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Huge sculpture of bacterium goes on show at National Museum of Scotland

A 90ft long, inflatable sculpture of a bacterium has been suspended from the ceiling of the National Museum of Scotland’s grand gallery. The artwork, by Bristol-based Luke Jerram, represents Escherichia coli, commonly known as E.coli, as five ...

03 Aug 2022 at 17:47

Scotland

Museum preserves story of thriving 21st century whisky industry

The story of Scotland’s thriving whisky industry will be preserved for generations to come as a museum reveals its new collection of contemporary items. National Museums Scotland has acquired a range of bottled whiskies, packaging and ...

20 May 2022 at 11:30

Scotland

Doctor Who exhibition set to open at National Museum of Scotland

A suit worn by actor David Tennant in his role as Doctor Who is one of the star attractions in a new exhibition dedicated to the popular TV show. Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder is set to open on Friday at the National Museum of Scotland ...

07 Dec 2022 at 15:55

Lewis chess pieces redisplayed to allow visitors ‘in the round’ view

The “iconic” Lewis chessmen have been redisplayed in a case which allows visitors to see their backs for the first time. The display at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh means people can now view the pieces “in the round” ...

31 Oct 2024 at 09:44

Curators ‘delighted’ to add Chanel’s 1926 little black dress to exhibition

Curators are “delighted” to have secured a little black dress designed by Chanel in 1926 to open an exhibition on the success of the garment over almost a century. Beyond The Little Black Dress, which launches at the National ...

10 Jun 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Scotland’s video game pioneers to feature in major exhibition

Scotland’s influential role in the world of video games will be celebrated in a major exhibition. The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh will host Game On, the largest showcase of its kind in the world, featuring 120 ...

30 Apr 2024 at 15:37

Rare silver 16th century basin and ewer to go on display at National Museum

An extremely rare silver-gilt ewer and basin from the 16th century will go on display at the National Museum of Scotland after they were acquired for the nation under the acceptance in lieu scheme. The Panmure ewer and ...

01 Nov 2023 at 10:11

Totem pole to be ‘rematriated’ to Canada after almost a century in Scotland

A special ceremony has been held to prepare a “stolen” 37ft (11-metre) memorial totem pole for its return to Canada from Scotland in what is said to be the first transfer of its kind from a UK institution. The Nisga’a ...

28 Aug 2023 at 19:49

Scotland

Money to address slavery and colonialism in museums could be wasted, MSPs warned

Money to address the role of slavery and colonialism in Scottish museums could be “wasted” unless more permanent funding is provided, MSPs have heard. Holyrood’s Culture Committee also discussed whether work to ...

28 Nov 2024 at 12:34

Scotland

Declaration of Arbroath to go on display for first time in 18 years

A 700-year-old document that played a key role in the history of Scottish independence will go on display this summer for the first time in almost two decades. The Declaration of Arbroath will be shown at the ...

09 Mar 2023 at 12:42

Scotland

Tourist sites see visitor numbers soar but remain below pre-pandemic levels

Some of Scotland’s top tourist attractions have seen visitor numbers soar but they remain below pre-pandemic levels, figures show. The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (Alva) said on Friday there ...

17 Mar 2023 at 15:49

Scotland

Largest gold nugget found in Scotland in over 400 years goes on display

The largest gold nugget found in Scotland in more than 400 years has gone on display in a public collection. The “Douglas” gold nugget weighs 85 grams (three ounces) and was found in a river in Perthshire ...

31 Aug 2022 at 14:47

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