Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust

Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust provide opportunities for the conservation, enhancement and promotion of the historic environment of Perth and Kinross.

PKHT is a registered Scottish Charity which, since 1988, has had the aims of conserving and promoting archaeology and architectural heritage, for the benefit of residents, visitors and future generations. We achieve these objectives through the development and execution of projects, the administration of grants, the provision of information and advice, and a programme of outreach events and publications.

If you want to contribute to the conservation of Perth's built heritage, this is the job for you.Perth and Kinross Herit...
01/09/2026

If you want to contribute to the conservation of Perth's built heritage, this is the job for you.

Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust are looking to hire a Built Heritage Project Officer to support the delivery of the Perth City Heritage Fund.

This role would suit someone who wishes to develop their career in building conservation.

Your main responsibilities would include:

📜 Grant Programme Delivery
🪚 Traditional Building Skills and CPD Delivery
📖 Strategic Projects and Research Activities
🗣️ Project Delivery, Reporting and Communications

For more information, including a full role description, application form and details on how to apply, visit the link here: https://www.pkht.org.uk/news_and_events/were-hiring-built-heritage-project-officer/

We've been out and about this morning dropping off programme brochures for Doors Open Days 2026 in Perth and Kinross! 🚪 ...
01/09/2026

We've been out and about this morning dropping off programme brochures for Doors Open Days 2026 in Perth and Kinross! 🚪 🏛️

We've got some great places taking part this year. If you want to pick a leaflet up or want to participate, visit our office at 8, Bridge Lane in Perth. We're right next to the flower mural.

A digital brochure is also available to read through the link below.

What venues are you excited to visit this year?

https://www.pkht.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Doors-Open-Days-2026-Digital-Brochure.pdf

Hello, and welcome back to another Monday Monday, our monument to day is MPK7904. MPK7904 is a brick-built Type 22 pillb...
31/08/2026

Hello, and welcome back to another Monday Monday, our monument to day is MPK7904.

MPK7904 is a brick-built Type 22 pillbox, just southeast of the village of Mawcarse, adjacent to the B919 road. Pillboxes like these were built across the UK following the fall of the Low Countries in May 1940. This example would have been occupied by riflemen sentries, and was most likely built to defend the approach to the Mawcarse railway junction and station (MPK11675). This station, closed in 1964 by the Beeching cuts, would have been an important strategic location locally, and vulnerable to potential sabotage.

Though the station is closed, the pillbox remains, a small but important part of our recent history.

31/08/2026

These archaeological excavations at 75 High Street, Perth - now Marks and Spencer - were photographed sometime between 1975 and 1977. At the time, they were some of the largest urban medieval excavations ever carried out in Scotland.

📷 Local & Family History Collection, AK Bell Library

We're still looking for new Trustees to contribute to the vision, direction and work of Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust...
30/08/2026

We're still looking for new Trustees to contribute to the vision, direction and work of Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust.

This is your chance to drive the protection of heritage in Perth and Kinross.

We are seeking Trustees who will actively strengthen the Board, who hold a variety of experience and backgrounds and who have a genuine passion for safeguarding the heritage of Perth and Kinross.

For more information, including time commitments, responsibilities and how to apply, please read our Trustee Recruitment Pack below.

https://www.pkht.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Perth-and-Kinross-Heritage-Trust-1.pdf?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF5NXpkUGpOOWdjU01tU1JMc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHs3Rnj3fY0RXxE58WO0BXuSJfPeDHd4MMIsNgNJquqyK8-WPRF2mxvHVsyTf_aem_EQMV4SxNJZs17r2i-oyoGQ

We're Hiring!Built Heritage Project OfficerPerth and Kinross Heritage Trust are seeking an organised and proactive Built...
29/08/2026

We're Hiring!
Built Heritage Project Officer

Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust are seeking an organised and proactive Built Heritage Project Officer to support the effective delivery of the £1.5m Historic Environment Scotland funded Perth City Heritage Fund.

This role would suit someone who wishes to develop their career in building conservation, and a degree or equivalent knowledge in built heritage is preferred.

Main responsibilities for this role include:

- Grant Programme Delivery
- Traditional Building Skills and CPD Delivery
- Strategic Projects and Research Activities
- Project Delivery, Reporting and Communications

For more information and to proceed with your application, please read and complete the full role description, application form and equal opportunities form through the link below.

https://www.pkht.org.uk/news_and_events/were-hiring-built-heritage-project-officer/?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF5NXpkUGpOOWdjU01tU1JMc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmhuT_JvaNVUowIMY0htdbzhJg_cKdhaqYrLW1CZK15wUWZykNE0C1ly0OQk_aem_op5IA90wjmWKKBCJKec0MQ

We're proud to be featured in SSE plc's Community Investment Review 2025/26.Thanks to support from the Griffin and Calli...
28/08/2026

We're proud to be featured in SSE plc's Community Investment Review 2025/26.

Thanks to support from the Griffin and Calliacher Community Fund, PKHT's Lost Stones of Strath Tay project received £12,500 to help deliver our community rock art excavation in September 2025.

This was one of many projects supported through SSE's community investment programme, which awarded £24.9 million to communities last year.

Together, we're helping create lasting positive change and stronger, more resilient communities.

Heritage is what gives our towns, buildings and places life.When we think about heritage, what’s the first thing that co...
28/08/2026

Heritage is what gives our towns, buildings and places life.

When we think about heritage, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind?

For most people it’ll be the usual; castles, brochs, archaeology and the like. The physical things that are noticeably really old and play a significant, tangible and visible role in our historic environment.

But what about the things we can’t see, or even necessarily explain? What about our traditions, the local stories passed down through generations, or the different languages and dialects we speak?

Heritage is so much more than the physical; it is also the intangible cultural heritage which gives our towns, buildings and places life.

For our Outreach Officer, Rory Bryce, heritage isn't just the things that we can see, but also the things that we feel, tell and experience.

These intangible heritages deserve protection too, but we need your help to identify and conserve them properly.

That's why we're asking you to take part in our public consultation for our Strategic Plan 2026-2031. Your opinion will shape our work for the next five years. We want to listen to what you have to say, and it's important that we work together for the heritage of Perth and Kinross.

Read Rory's recent blog post and submit your survey response through the link below.

https://www.pkht.org.uk/news_and_events/blog-heritage-gives-our-places-life/

Yesterday, the PKHT team took a trip to Loch Leven Castle for a well-earned staff day out, followed by a good feed at Lo...
27/08/2026

Yesterday, the PKHT team took a trip to Loch Leven Castle for a well-earned staff day out, followed by a good feed at Loch Leven's Larder 🏰 🍴

It wasn't just a jolly - we also took time to reflect on the work of the Trust so far this year and done some teambuilding exercises. We did have a lot of fun exploring the castle though.

All in all it was a great day out. We're feeling recharged and ready for the rest of 2026!

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Perth
PH15JJ

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
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Thursday 9am - 5pm
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