Perth and Kinross Council's leader says Perth Museum has to be the driver of change to make people spend more time - and money - in and around Perth.
Grant Laing and his deputy Eric Drysdale hope the £27.2 million visitor attraction - which is set to be the new home for the Stone of Destiny - is the key to improving the Fair City’s fortunes
The councillors believe the transformation of Perth City Hall will help make Perth "sticky" - encouraging visitors to stay longer.