The road between Destiny Bridge at the A94 at Scone will be called New Kingsway.

Schoolchildren across Perth and Kinross were asked to have a say on their preferred names for the new crossing and connecting road.

Councillors agreed three potential names for the new bridge and crossing in May and gave pupils at primary and secondary schools in Perth and Kinross the chance to pick their favourite.

The three choices were:

1. Coronation Crossing & Destiny Road
2. King’s Bridge & Destiny Road
3. Destiny Bridge & New Kingsway

All schools were invited to take part in the naming of the new bridge and road. Each school was asked to vote for one of three suggested names for the bridge and road.

Before the vote presentations designed to help pupils with an understanding of the project and the history behind the suggested names were given to each school.

Pupils were also provided with a short, animated flythrough of the new road and bridge. The presentations were used as a whole school assemblies, by individual class teachers in primary settings, or as part of registration group time in secondary settings.

In total 43 schools voted for their preferred name: five secondary schools, 37 primaries and one specialist school.

The voting was as follows:

1. Coronation Crossing & Destiny Road - 0 votes
2. Kings Bridge & Destiny Road 16 votes
3. Destiny Bridge & New Kingsway 27 votes

Perth and Kinross Council leader Councillor Grant Laing said: “The Cross Tay Link Road is the biggest infrastructure project in the history of this council.

“As such, it seemed fitting that we gave children and young people the opportunity to choose the name of the new bridge and road.

“They have made an excellent choice that connects the new road with Scone’s historic role as the crowning place of Scottish kings.

“And, of course, the Stone of Destiny itself will be returning to Perth next year when the new Perth Museum opens to the public.”

Provost Xander McDade added: “These names celebrate the amazing history of Perth and Kinross and, with the Stone of Destiny returning to Perth next year, its future too.

“There was a clear favourite amongst our school pupils and I am sure the names will prove to be popular with residents across Perth and Kinross.”