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Take part in Spring Explorers at the National Museum of Rural Life. Image credit © Andy Catlin

Dig up some fun this half term at the National Museum of Rural Life

Spring has arrived at the National Museum of Rural Life in East Kilbride this half term. Dig into soil themed storytelling sessions and craft activities, and visit the new-born lambs during Spring Explorers, running from 14-17 April.  

Curator Zena Timmons prepares Morag for display. Photo © National Museums Scotland (4)

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.

The Moocall wearable health sensor. Image © Moocall (1)

Cow ‘smart watch’ to go on display at National Museum of Rural Life

A new display at the National Museum of Rural Life will explore the future of farming in Scotland, from cutting edge scientific advances to the resurgence of  crofting.

Innovations, including wearable technology for cows that monitors an animal’s health and wellbeing, will reveal how science is transforming farming and animal care. 

Celebrate the season with festive family fun at the National Museum of Rural Life © Andy Catlin (003)

Festive fun on the farm at the National Museum of Rural Life

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Celebrate the season with festive fun for the whole family at the National Museum of Rural Life. The East Kilbride attraction will host Festive Weekend on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December, with support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery. 

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National Museum of Rural Life hopes visitors go quackers for Dog and Duck Day

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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.

Janel Fontaine, Treasure Trove Officer, with the Medieval spindle whorl. Photo (c) Stewart Attwood. (4)

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. 

Woolly Weekend at the National Museum of Rural Life. Photo © Paul Dodds (7)

Shear Delight as Woolly Weekend returns to National Museum of Rural Life

The National Museum of Rural Life is inviting visitors to flock to the East Kilbride attraction next Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May for its popular Woolly Weekend event.

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Rare festive photographs reveal glimpse of Scotland’s rural past

The National Museum of Rural Life has released a group of rare festive photographs from the Scottish Life Archive. The five historic photographs will be available to download for free for the first time, as a set of Christmas cards.

Festive season at National Museum of Rural Life

Family festive fun at the National Museum of Rural Life

Celebrate the season with festive family fun at the National Museum of Rural Life this December. Visitors will enjoy a programme of activities from winter storytelling to nature-inspired craft activities. The Festive Weekend, which is supported with funds raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, takes place on Saturday 7 December and Sunday 8 December.

Families enjoy autumn at the National Museum of Rural Life. Photo © National Museums Scotland (1)

Family fun for all weather at the National Museum of Rural Life this October

Escape to the country this autumn for plenty of family fun, come rain or shine at the National Museum of Rural Life in East Kilbride. Supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, Autumn Explorers will run from 15 – 18 October.

Aimee Young (10) from East Ayrshire and Nora the Ayrshire Cow at the National Museum of Rural Life. Photo (c) Paul Dodds (3)

National Museum of Rural Life hosts cow-themed MooFest weekend

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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 

National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride. Photo © Andy Catlin-3

Family fun for all weather at the National Museum of Rural Life this summer

From the farm’s latest arrivals to the ever-popular historic farm house and museum, there’s plenty of family fun to be had this summer come rain or shine at the National Museum of Rural Life in East Kilbride. Free Nature Track Packs will return with exciting ideas and activities to help the whole family enjoy a day exploring the Scottish countryside, thanks to the support of players of People’s Postcode Lottery.