Major collection of photography spanning a century is saved for the nation
An important collection of photography and photographic equipment has been saved for the nation and allocated to National Museums Scotland under the Acceptance in Lieu scheme.
Distant origin of star object from the Galloway Hoard revealed ahead of its first public display
On the 10th anniversary of its discovery, new research and conservation has revealed the West Asian origin of the lidded vessel which contained many of the unique treasures that comprise the Viking-age Galloway Hoard, and which will go on public display for the first time later this month.
Bronze Age jewellery restored for the first time in thousands of years
An early Bronze Age necklace and bracelet have been painstakingly restored by experts at National Museums Scotland. The jewellery will be seen in its original form for the first time in over 4000 years when it goes on display at The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum this September, to coincide with Scottish Archaeology Month.
Spectacular Enlightenment sundial acquired by National Museums Scotland
National Museums Scotland has announced the acquisition of an ornate early 18th-century sundial of exceptional precision and design. The Ilay Glynne dial, which is now on display at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, is a masterpiece of both art and science.
Fossil discovery reveals mammals grew more slowly in the Jurassic than they do today
Two unique Jurassic fossil discoveries from the Isle of Skye have shown that mammals in the time of the dinosaurs grew more slowly and lived longer than mammals today.
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Major collection of photography spanning a century is saved for the nation
An important collection of photography and photographic equipment has been saved for the nation and allocated to National Museums Scotland under the Acceptance in Lieu scheme.
National Museum of Rural Life hosts cow-themed MooFest weekend
Cheese and butter-making, robotic milking demonstrations and cow-themed songs and stories are just some of the activities on offer at the National Museum of Rural Life on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September when the East Kilbride attraction hosts its family-friendly MooFest weekend
Distant origin of star object from the Galloway Hoard revealed ahead of its first public display
On the 10th anniversary of its discovery, new research and conservation has revealed the West Asian origin of the lidded vessel which contained many of the unique treasures that comprise the Viking-age Galloway Hoard, and which will go on public display for the first time later this month.
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