The announcement was made in the Scottish Parliament earlier today.

Culture Perth and Kinross has been working with Perth and Kinross Council, who led the bid, to place the Stone of Destiny at the heart of the new museum located at Perth City Hall, due to open in 2024.

Charles Kinnoull, chair of the board at Culture Perth and Kinross, said: “What wonderful Christmas news for Perth. The new museum located at Perth City Hall will be an outstanding home for this precious piece of the fibre of the history of our area and the nation. The effort required to get here has been immense, led by the Council, uniting many with a common aim, and I thank and congratulate all involved.”

Helen Smout, chief executive at Culture Perth and Kinross, added: “This is excellent news and the result of a lot of work by many people over a considerable time. To bring this iconic object to Perth and tell its story in the context of a brand-new museum is so exciting for everyone involved. In what has been a challenging year, this news provides further hope for a bright, successful future for our region.”

Work on the new museum located at Perth City Hall continues with construction due to begin in early 2021.