Wild and Wonderful Perthshire
From the beginning of the solar system, through millions of
years of geological time to the present day landscape . . .
What, how and why it took so long to create the
Perthshire we know today.
How did heat, pressure and the Ice Age shaped
our landscape?
Encounter rocks, fossils and minerals, plants
and animals and Perthshire's link with space; the meteorite that
crashed into Strathmore in 1917.
Discover the beavers, bears, wolves and
aurochs which once roamed the great Caledonian Forest
Explore the wildlife of the hills and
mountains.
Spot a golden eagle and a Scottish wildcat.
Pause to see ospreys and the wildlife of rivers, lochs and
bogs.
At the new woodland display you can see and listen to red
squirrel and capercaillie.
See up close the more familiar are the animals of towns
and farmland.
Marvel
at the massive salmon, a British record, caught by Miss
Ballantine in 1922.
Enjoy the activity area featuring a video
microscope, games, books and toys
