Bonnie Prince Charlie's sword to be displayed in Perth

The sword would have been an important symbol of Charles Edward Stuart's claim to the Scottish throne

Bonnie Prince Charlie's sword and a rare Jacobite wine glass will go on display at a Perth Museum next year.

The sword was made by Perth craftsman, James Brown, and believed to have been given to Bonnie Prince Charlie by James Drummond, the third Duke of Perth.

The public will be able to see the solid-silver-hilted broadsword from March next year.

It will be the first time the sword has returned to Scotland since it was made in Perth in 1739.

It has previously been in a private collection.

The new Perth Museum will open its doors in the spring, after a £27m redevelopment of the former city hall.

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The museum aims to tell the story of Perth as Scotland's first capital.

Prince Charles Edward Stuart - or Bonnie Prince Charlie as he is often known - was the grandson of James II, who was King of England in 1685.

He played a significant role in the 1745 Jacobite rising, which effectively ended after his defeat at The Battle of Culloden in April 1746.

Bonnie Prince Charlie was often called "bonnie" due to his boyish looks and alleged charm

A Jacobite wine glass will also be displayed at the museum.

It features the Duke of Perth's family motto - "Gang warily".

The Duke of Perth was a key part of the 1745 Jacobite rising, assembling a regiment for Bonnie Prince Charlie's cause.

JP Reid, an officer at Culture Perth & Kinross Council, said: "We are thrilled to be able to publicly display these two significant pieces of Jacobite history for the first time.

"Perthshire sits at the heart of the Jacobite story: the scene of large-scale pitched battles like Killiecrankie and Sheriffmuir, besieged homes, scorched-earth warfare and warring kinsfolk.

"The Drummonds are key players in the 50 years of uprisings from 1689 - 1746.

"Three generations of committed Perthshire Jacobite's, they gambled and lost everything in their support of the exiled Stuarts."

The Jacobite wine glass features the Duke of Perth's family motto - "Gang warily"

The Stone of Destiny - also known as the Stone of Scone, will also be coming to the museum for its opening.

Currently kept at Edinburgh Castle, it was historically used in the coronation of Scottish monarchs. It was taken to London for King Charles' coronation earlier this year.

Charles Kinnoull, chairman of culture at Perth & Kinross Council, said: "The collections held here in Perth and Kinross are recognised for their national significance and are in constant development.

"The opportunity to bring new objects such as this beautiful Jacobite glass and sword alongside loans from national partners and the existing collections and the Stone of Destiny, all within a stunning new home in the former city hall is one which I could not be more excited about."