Posts Tagged ‘National Museums Scotland’
‘Exceptional’ 3,000-year-old Bronze Age hoard found by metal detectorist saved for the nation
A hoard of Bronze Age artefacts unearthed by a metal detectorist in the Scottish Borders has been saved for the nation by National Museums Scotland. Dating to 1000–800 BCE, the Peebles Hoard comprises over 500 unusual bronze and organic pieces and components that had lain undisturbed for 3000 years. It was allocated to NMS under…
Read MoreExhibition at Edinburgh Castle explores personal stories behind WW2 maps
Between 1939 and 1945, more than 36 million photographs and 342 million maps were produced by the British Armed Forces. These precious tools were vital in directing and devising escape plans for troops during the Second World War, but over the years their purpose has changed, and now they are military mementos and memories. To…
Read MoreScotland’s part in the Cold War to be told in new exhibition
Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War will be explored in a new exhibition. Nearly 200 objects, many on display for the first time, will be brought together to tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict at the National Museum of Scotland. Scotland’s geography and topography…
Read MoreSkeletons discovered in 5,000-year-old tomb in Orkney
Archaeologists have discovered the ruins of an incredibly rare 5,000-year-old Neolithic tomb in Orkney. Fourteen articulated skeletons of men, women and children – two positioned as if they were embracing – were found at the site at Holm, East Mainland. The three-week excavation has revealed traces of a stone cairn 15m in diameter, which had…
Read More‘Whisky Galore!’ bottle bought by maritime museum
A BOTTLE of Scotch salvaged from the ship that inspired Whisky Galore! has been bought by the Scottish Maritime Museum. The unlabeled bottle of blended whisky was salvaged from the SS Politician, which ran aground off the Isle of Eriskay in 1941. George Currie, a diver from Orkney, recovered the bottle from the wreck in…
Read MoreThe memories of 57 Great War veterans preserved
From his interviews with 57 veterans of the Great War, mainly from the north east of Scotland, Jock Duncan has captured first-hand accounts of the horror and survival of one of the darkest periods in our history. A substantial glossary is useful for those less familiar with the north east dialect of the soldiers. In…
Read MoreSuper silverwork to go on show at National Museum
Recently graduated and early career silversmiths have been boosted as their work is to go on display in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. National Museums Scotland is pleased to announce this year’s recipients for the P & O Makower Trust Silver Commission, an exciting opportunity that supports young people in the creation of…
Read MoreLast chance to see robots exhibition in Edinburgh
This week marks the last chance to see Robots at the National Museum of Scotland. The hugely popular exhibition explores 500 years of humanity’s quest to re-imagine ourselves as machines. Developed by the Science Museum, Robots features a unique collection of over 100 robots, from the earliest automata to those from science fiction and modern-day…
Read MoreEnjoy a combined spooky and learning time
Halloween’s coming – and families are invited to don their most frightful Halloween costumes this weekend. They are being urged to head to the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday, 27 October, to experience a special Spooky Saturday at the Chambers Street attraction. The free event, which is supported by players of People’s…
Read MoreSee Scotland’s most stunning stones at new exhibition
A new display at the National Museum of Scotland will explore the beauty and variety of the nation’s hidden gems. Scotland’s Agates will examine how agates form, their diversity of colour and texture and how their allure has captured the imagination of scientists and amateur enthusiasts alike. Sometimes called ‘Scotch pebbles’, agates are semi-precious gemstones…
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