18th century European scholarly societies and academies/Literary and Antiquarian Society of Perth

Summary
Name of Society: Literary and Antiquarian Society of Perth

Other Names: Antiquarian Society of Perth

Country: England

City: Perth

Active Dates: ca. 1784-1914

The Antiquarian Society of Perth was formed in 1784 by Reverends James Scott, Adam Peebles,J D Mcgregor,and J Duff. The society was formed for research and the collection of antiques of that time. The Literary and Antiquarian Society of Perth was disbanded in 1914 when it sold its collection and building to the Perth Town Council.