Did you know that a witch called Kate McNiven was burned to death by a mob in Crieff? That there is a cave somewhere on Kinnoull Hill called the Dragon’s Hole? And that Lawer’s village is an abandoned hamlet on Loch Tay where a lady seer once predicted the future? Culture Perth and Kinross are calling people from across the region to share stories of urban myths, legends or things that your granny told you as a child as they prepare to open a major new exhibition around the theme of myths and legends in Perthshire.

Perth and Kinross has a rich tradition in stories, tales and folklore and Perth Museum and Art Gallery will be home to a new and exciting exhibition this Spring called Only in Whispers – The Myths and Legends of Perthshire. This innovative exhibition is based on stories, folklore and local urban myths and uses a theatrical experience to bring these stories to life, creating an unforgettable interactive experience unlike anything seen before at Perth Museum and Art Gallery!

The exhibition, in collaboration with Stage Designer, Becky Minto and Pitlochry Festival Theatre, will be looking at the strange stories passed down through the generations; the myths, the legends and how well we really know them. Culture Perth and Kinross want to share all kinds of legends and tales and are searching for more. The charitable trust are offering the chance to get involved with the Only in Whispers exhibition and all you have to do is tell us your story in 100 words or less.

To be in with a chance of having your story added to the exhibition, send your entry to [email protected] and the trust will then choose five myths to be added to the exhibition. Lucky winners will also be given a free ticket to visit the exhibition when it opens from 16 March 2019.

The deadline for any stories of myths, legends and urban tales of your choice is February 6th. Full details of the entry requirements are available on our here.

Only in Whispers – Myths and Legends of Perthshire will run from 16th March – 9th June 2019.