Perthshire’s Crannog Centre museum has been recognised with another award - this time on the strength of its welcome to visitors.
Staff from the Iron Age visitor attraction were called to London to receive the Visitor Welcome Award at the Museum and Heritage Awards 2023.
Perthshire North MSP, John Swinney, and Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, have sent congratulations in light of this latest win.
Mr Swinney said: “This award is fantastic news for the Crannog Centre.
“Managing director Mike Benson and his team should be warmly congratulated on their efforts in winning this UK-wide accolade.”
He added: “There is always a friendly welcome at the Crannog Centre and it is great that the team’s hard work has been recognised.
Mr Wishart added: “I was delighted to hear that the Scottish Crannog Centre was awarded at the prestigious, UK-wide Museum and Heritage Awards 2023.
“I cannot think of a more deserving winner, with the staff’s proactive and personalised approach to customer service and accessibility being second to none.”
The awards are open to all museums, galleries, archives, and cultural and heritage organisations, both digital and in-person.
The Scottish Crannog Centre, an open-air museum on Loch Tay that showcases life in the Iron Age, was recognised for its impressively proactive and personalised approach to customer service and accessibility.
After losing the Crannog to a fire in June 2021, this award brings national recognition to the museum, and its team, who work hard to make sure every visitor gets the best experience possible.
Mike Benson, managing director at the Scottish Crannog Centre, said: “We are humbled by the incredible support that we have received, and we would like to thank the whole team for making sure that every person who comes through the door has a great time.
“It’s always great to be recognised by your peers, and especially wonderful to win such a respected national award.”
The Scottish Crannog Centre is open every day, with tours running from 10am-4pm, bookable online at www.crannog.co.uk.
Next up in the events calendar is Beltane Festival on May 27-29, where visitors will have the opportunity to jump between the Beltane fires, see stone carving, pottery and textiles, make a candle to take home, try the Beltane bannocks with homemade jam and more.
