Social History

The rich and varied Social History collection covers a wide range of material from the past to the present day including industrial and agricultural machinery, modes of transport and communication, shop fittings, photographic and textile equipment, models, medical, musical and scientific instruments, commemorative and ornamental items, toys, games and sports equipment, weights and measures, religious and educational items and everyday domestic material. There are over 7,500 items in the collection and a large proportion has a direct association with the Perth and Kinross area.

Collection also includes Art and Natural History connected with the Alyth area.