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daguerreotype, depicting two girls (probably sisters) by an unknown photographer, 1840s - 1850s

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. 

Edinburgh school pupil Connie Blacklaw (8), checks out a Dolly the Sheep-themed trail at the National Museum of Scotland, part of the programme for Maths Week Scotland, which starts today (Monday 25 September)-6 credit Duncan McGlynn

Maths Week Scotland kicks off tomorrow

This week will see maths-related activities taking place across the country in the annual Maths Week Scotland programme. The theme of this year’s programme, which is coordinated by National Museums Scotland and funded by the Scottish Government, is Maths in Motion.  

Spring bunnies Caleb Stewart and Leo Weh bounce into spring in the farmhouse garden at the National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride.  The attraction will be hosting a series of family activities to celebrate the new season including Spring Explorers sessions supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery featuring storytelling, craft activities and a sheep-themed trail.

National Museum of Rural Life springs into new season

Springtime storytelling sessions, craft activities and the chance to see new-born lambs, calves and piglets are some of the attractions for visitors to enjoy in the coming weeks at the National Museum of Rural Life in East Kilbride.

Two portraits of members of the Chief of Clan Grant’s household, ‘The Piper’ and ‘The Champion’ are now on display in the National Museum of Scotland.

18th century clan portraits go on display at the National Museum of Scotland

Two portraits of important members of the Chief of Clan Grant’s household are now on display in the National Museum of Scotland.  

Short-finned pilot whale. Copyright Georg Hantke

First recorded stranding of a short-finned pilot whale in the UK reported

A new study of a whale which stranded off the Pembrokeshire coast in 2012 has revealed it to be the first short-finned pilot whale ever to be found in British waters.  

Grand Gallery at the National Museum of Scotland. © National Museums Scotland 01

Taighean-tasgaidh Nàiseanta Alba A' Sireadh Bheachdan air a Phlana Gàidhlig

Tha Taighean Tasgaidh Nàiseanta Alba air co-chomhairleachadh fhoillseachadh a chuireas ri a threas Plana Gàidhlig.