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Stone of Destiny returns to Perthshire after centuries away

The Stone of Destiny will be the centrepiece of Perth Museum following a £27m redevelopment of the former city hall.

The ancient symbol of Scotland's monarchy was taken by King Edward I of England during the Wars of Independence.

It remained in England for 700 years and was returned to Scotland in 1996.

Perth Museum's collection includes the 3,000 year-old Carpow Logboat and other objects which tell story of Perth and Kinross and Scotland through the ages.

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