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Scotland set to go wild for Maths Week 2025
The use of maths in solving wildlife crime, tracking bird migration and understanding the symmetry and patterns of the natural world are just some of the topics being explored as part of this year’s Maths Week Scotland (22 – 28 September 2025), which has a theme of Wild Maths.
The Abernethy Pearl, one of the largest ever found in Scotland, is donated to the National Collection
The largest freshwater pearl to be found in Scotland in centuries has been donated to the National Collection. Perfectly round, 11mm in diameter and weighing 43.6 grains, the Abernethy Pearl went on permanent display in the Restless Earth gallery at the National Museum of Scotland today (Thursday 18 September).
National Museum of Rural Life hopes visitors go quackers for Dog and Duck Day
Wagging tails, waddling ducks and family fun are set take centre stage at the National Museum of Rural Life on Saturday 13 September as the East Kilbride attraction hosts its first Dog and Duck Day.
Spin into September this weekend at the National Museum of Flight’s 360 Fest
Visitors can spin into September at the National Museum of Flight’s family fun day this weekend. Celebrate all things circular with cycle stunts, circus displays and hands-on activities at 360 Fest, returning to East Lothian on Saturday 6 September.
Rare Bronze Age hoard saved for the nation, and will go on show next summer
A Bronze Age hoard discovered in Carnoustie has been acquired by National Museums Scotland and will go on display for the first time in a new exhibition opening next summer.
The hoard includes a rare spearhead decorated with gold and a bronze sword in a wooden scabbard, dating from around 1120-920 BC. Scotland’s First Warriors (27 Jun 2026 – 17 May 2027) will bring together over 250 objects spanning thousands of years, to explore the origins and impact of conflict and warfare in prehistoric Scotland.
Gaelic stories behind National Museum collection objects revealed
Scotland’s oldest known bagpipe chanter, a horn spoon collected by an Austrian aristocrat and an exquisite medieval rock crystal charmstone are among the Gaelic stories behind 15 objects in the collections of National Museums Scotland which have been published in a new bilingual online resource.
Sgeulachdan Gàidhlig air am foillseachadh mu nithean ann an cruinneachadh an Taigh-tasgaidh Nàiseanta
Tha am feadan pìoba-mhòir as sine ann an Alba, spàin adharcach a chruinnich bean-uasal às an Ostair agus clach-sheuna criostail-creige àlainn às na meadhan-aoisean am measg nan sgeulachdan Gàidhlig air cùl 15 nithean ann an cruinneachaidhean Taighean-tasgaidh Nàiseanta na h-Alba a chaidh fhoillseachadh ann an goireas ùr dà-chànanach air-loidhne.
Museum in Motion: National Museums Scotland's new cargo bike brings history and culture to local communities
A new bespoke cargo bike commissioned by National Museums Scotland will bring hands-on learning and cultural experiences directly to communities across Edinburgh.
Museum on the move: step aboard the National Museum of Scotland’s new tram
Edinburgh tram passengers will have the chance to climb aboard a ‘mobile museum’ from today [24 July] as a new tram launches with special National Museum of Scotland livery.
Calculator used by Scottish scientist to help NASA achieve first manned moon landing donated to National Museums Scotland
Ahead of the anniversary of the first moon landing, a mechanical calculating machine used by a Scottish scientist in support of the mission has been donated to National Museums Scotland.
Local treasures revealed ahead of Archaeology Day at the National Museum of Rural Life
The team from Treasure Trove Scotland are inviting members of the public to bring their finds to be assessed as part of a family-friendly Archaeology Day at the National Museum of Rural Life on Saturday 19 July.
National Museum of Flight uncovers Second World War secrets in anniversary year
New research has revealed details of two air assaults on East Fortune Airfield that were kept secret during the Second World War. The historic airfield in East Lothian is now home to the National Museum of Flight, which opened 50 years ago this month, in July 1975.