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2000-year-old face of Roman Scotland inhabitant revealed in new reconstruction

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:30:00 Z

National Museums Scotland has brought together an international team of experts to reveal the face of a man who died on the Roman frontier at Inveresk, near Edinburgh, almost 2,000 years ago. Cutting-edge scientific techniques have been applied to determine his genetic make-up, geographic origin and life history ahead of a major new exhibition opening next month, Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire (14 November 2026 – 18 April 2027).

'Extraordinary' Bronze Age find in the Scottish Borders

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:58:00 Z

Two years after the announcement that the Peebles Hoard had been acquired for the nation, an extraordinary discovery made just 7 miles away by the same metal detectorist is shedding new light on the unique 3,000-year-old treasure.

Dig in for family fun at the National Museum of Rural Life this half term

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:00:00 Z

Celebrate tattie season this half term at the National Museum of Rural Life. Autumn Explorers will dig into the traditions of the Scottish potato harvest with family friendly activities and spud-tacular storytelling, running from Tuesday 13 to Friday 16 October.

Flying high this half term at the National Museum of Flight

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:03:00 Z

Discover how things fly at the National Museum of Flight this October half term. Thanks to the support of Postcode Lottery players, families can get ready for take-off with hands on activities running from Monday 12 to Friday 16 October.

Mary, Queen of Scots: Renaissance and Resistance

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:31:00 Z

12th June – 14th November 2027
National Museum of Scotland,
Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF

127 year-old fly launches major digitisation project in Scotland

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:11:00 Z

As Scotland's Climate Week gets underway, a 127 year-old hoverfly is among the first insect specimens to be digitised as part of a major new project led in Scotland by National Museums Scotland and Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.

Meteorites and man-made minerals in new museum display

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:21:00 Z

New types of minerals caused by human activity have gone on show for the first time at the National Museum of Scotland.

Working animals take centre stage at National Museum of Rural Life

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:54:00 Z

The National Museum of Rural Life at Kittochside, East Kilbride is set to celebrate the skills, intelligence and important roles of working animals next Saturday 12 September at a fun-filled Working Animal Day.

360 Fest brings circular fun to National Museum of Flight

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:55:00 Z

High energy stunts, cycling, science and hands-on fun will be part of an exciting line-up of entertainment at the National Museum of Flight at East Fortune next Saturday 29 August when the attraction hosts its 360 Fest event.

National Museums Scotland launches public call out ahead of major new fashion exhibition

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:00:00 Z

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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.