Pair of rare Jacobite-era pistols reunited
Two rare Jacobite-era pistols have been reunited in a new exhibition at Montrose Museum. A pistol on loan from National Museums Scotland is displayed alongside its pair in Tartan & Turmoil: The Angus Jacobite Story.
Treasures of an Iron Age warrior go on display for the first time
Objects from the richest Iron Age burial yet discovered in Scotland will go on display for the first time this weekend, in a new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland. The rare weapons, jewellery and fittings were found in the grave of a young man buried 2,000 years ago.
Unique Roman brooch discovered in Scotland to go on display for the first time
A one-of-a-kind Roman brooch discovered in Midlothian will go on display for the first time in a major new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland, Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire (14 November 2026 – 18 April 2027). Tickets for the exhibition – which will reshape our understanding of Scotland’s relationship with the Roman world - go on sale today, Friday 5th of June.
Bronze Age shield returns to Scotland for first time in over 200 years
Six Bronze Age shields have been brought together for the first time ahead of a new exhibition opening at the National Museum of Scotland this summer. Dating from 3300 to 3500 years ago, the shields include the only intact examples to survive from Scotland.
Cloned sheep that paved the way for Dolly the sheep goes on show at the National Museum of Rural Life
Morag the sheep – an important cloned predecessor to the world-famous Dolly the sheep - has gone on permanent display at the National Museum of Rural Life in East Kilbride as part of a new section exploring the role of science in agriculture, Scotland’s Farming Future.
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National Museums Scotland launches public call out ahead of major new fashion exhibition
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National Museums Scotland is launching a public call out for personal stories and garments by Jean Muir, Bill Gibb and Zandra Rhodes. A major new exhibition, A Fashion Odyssey (1 Jul – 12 Nov 2028), will explore the work of these trailblazing British designers in the centenary year of Muir’s birth.
Dig in for a weekend of amazing archaeology at the National Museum of Rural Life
Discover amazing archaeology at the National Museum of Rural Life this Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July. Archaeology Weekend is free with Museum admission thanks to the support of Postcode Lottery players and features a programme of family-friendly activities, workshops and extraordinary experts.
Pair of rare Jacobite-era pistols reunited
Two rare Jacobite-era pistols have been reunited in a new exhibition at Montrose Museum. A pistol on loan from National Museums Scotland is displayed alongside its pair in Tartan & Turmoil: The Angus Jacobite Story.
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