New display explores the personal stories behind Second World War Maps
A new display at the National War Museum in Edinburgh Castle will explore the purpose, importance and personal significance of military maps in the Second World War.
Tidal turbine from Shetland goes on display at the National Museum of Scotland
The blade from a pioneering tidal turbine, previously used in the Bluemull Sound in Shetland, has gone on display in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. The community owned Nova 30 tidal turbine paved the way for the development of the world’s first offshore tidal farm. It was produced by Nova Innovation who donated the blade to the National Collection.
Palaeontologists reveal a 240-million-year-old ‘Chinese Dragon’
An international team of scientists have described new fossils of Dinocephalosaurus orientalis - a five-metre-long aquatic reptile from the Triassic period of China, dating to around 240 million years old.
Ancient jigsaw puzzle is solved as rare Roman armour is reconstructed ahead of major exhibition
An exceptionally rare piece of Roman armour from National Museums Scotland’s collection has been painstakingly reconstructed from dozens of fragments. Dating from the middle of the second century, the brass arm guard will be seen in its entirety for the first time in almost 2000 years when it goes on loan to the British Museum for the major exhibition Legion: life in the Roman army next month.
Hamza Yassin attends opening of Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition in Edinburgh
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
20 January to 6 May 2024
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
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Enjoy free entry to the National Museum of Flight as The National Lottery Open Week returns for Spring 2024
As a recipient of National Lottery funding, the National Museum of Flight in East Fortune is inviting players to visit for free on 16 and 17 March.
New display explores the personal stories behind Second World War Maps
A new display at the National War Museum in Edinburgh Castle will explore the purpose, importance and personal significance of military maps in the Second World War.
Tidal turbine from Shetland goes on display at the National Museum of Scotland
The blade from a pioneering tidal turbine, previously used in the Bluemull Sound in Shetland, has gone on display in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. The community owned Nova 30 tidal turbine paved the way for the development of the world’s first offshore tidal farm. It was produced by Nova Innovation who donated the blade to the National Collection.
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