A 3000 year old boat

This is one of the oldest surviving boats ever found in Scotland!

Watch this video showing how they excavated this boat. What made the excavation specially difficult?

Find out about other boats of the Tay

• Fishing coble from Ferryfield
• Chain ferry from Waulkmill
• Ferry from Newburgh
• A ‘Fifie’ ferry from Newport
• A paddle steamer from Bridge of Earn
• Ships at Perth Harbour

Find out more about other early locations

• Croft Moraig stone circle
• Forteviot tomb
• Crannog
• Moredun top hill fort
• Inchtuthill fort
• Caisteal Mac Tuathall
• The Dupplin Cross, Dunning