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Dolly the first cloned sheep’s fleece donated for display at national museum

She was world’s first mammal cloned from adult cell

The Independent UK

Scottish boy digging for potatoes found 'masterpiece of Egyptian sculpture' on his school grounds. How did it end up there?

Archaeologists in Scotland may have finally solved the mystery of how ancient Egyptian artifacts that were unearthed in school grounds between 1952 and 1984 became buried there.

LiveScience

Ancient Egyptian treasure unearthed at British private school after being mistaken for a potato

The 18 objects - discovered on three separate occasions - over 30 years, were uncovered at Melville House in Fife, Scotland

The Independent UK

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That’s not a potato: mystery of Egyptian treasures found buried in grounds of Scottish school

Incredible tale of Melville House where, over a 30-year period, pupils uncovered treasures of antiquity

The Guardian - UK

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

The Panmure basin and ewer from the Earl of Dalhousie is to go on display at the National Museum of Scotland this week.

The Independent UK

Bronze Age logboat moves into new home after conservation work

The Carpow Logboat, which was found on the banks of the Tay in 2006, enters the Perth Museum on Thursday.

The Independent UK

New British Museum interim director vows to ‘restore reputation’ of institution

Sir Mark was previously the director of National Museums Scotland

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Former V&A boss Sir Mark Jones confirmed as British Museum interim director

Sir Mark was previously the director of National Museums Scotland.

The Independent UK

Culture Secretary responds to call to 'remove Nazi symbols from Scottish museum'

THE Culture Secretary has responded to calls for Nazi symbols to be removed from an exhibit within the grounds of Edinburgh Castle ...

The National (Scotland)

New outfits in Highland dress collection help museum tell the story of modern tartan

Eight new outfits have been acquired by National Museums Scotland.

The Independent UK

'Remove Nazi symbols from Edinburgh Castle displays', Culture Secretary told

SCOTLAND’S Culture Secretary has been asked to step in to remove “all Nazi insignia” from Edinburgh Castle ...

The National (Scotland)

Dress using horsehair, nettles from King Charles’ residence to go on display

It will be displayed in the Beyond the Little Black Dress exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh

The Independent UK

Sustainable dress using materials from King’s garden to go on show

It will be displayed in the Beyond the Little Black Dress exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.

The Independent UK

Mystery of 'impossible' ancient Egyptian statue may be solved

The identities of a pharaoh and a nonroyal person in an "impossible" statue may have finally been deciphered.

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Fossil site is 'Rosetta Stone' for understanding early life: Study

A world-famous fossil hoard's secrets have been revealed by cutting-edge technology, and they could provide important hints regarding the origins of life on Earth.

Daily Record

Scotland's 'most iconic document' to be viewable for the first time in 18 years

The Declaration of Arbroath, one of the most important documents in Scottish history, will be put on public display for the first time in 18 years this summer.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh museum to return memorial pole to Canada after nearly a century

The Edinburgh attraction announced that the House of Ni'isjoohl Memorial Pole will be moved to Canada following a request and visit from the Nisga'a Nation was made.

The National (Scotland)

National Museum of Scotland to return stolen First Nation memorial pole

A MEMORIAL pole brought to Scotland nearly a century ago will be returned to its place of origin in what is now British Columbia, Canada.

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Daily Record

Thousands of coins dating back to 13th and 14th centuries found buried in Dumfries and Galloway

It is believed to be one of the largest medieval coin hoards found in Scotland since the 19th century.

Daily Record

Scotland’s largest medieval coin hoard in 200 years found by metal detectorists

An ancient coin hoard has been unearthed near the village of Dunscore in Dumfries and Galloway.

Daily Record

Archaeologists rave about "exceptionally rare" 1,300 year old golden Blairdrummond find

The pommel was discovered by a metal detectorist and has now been acquired by National Museums Scotland.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh museum and residents create exhibition exploring Caribbean influence

Members of the Edinburgh Caribbean Association have collaborated with the Museum of Edinburgh on the Cannongate to create an exhibition exploring Caribbean influence on UK life.

Edinburgh Live

First glimpse of 700-year-old medieval Scottish woman digitally reconstructed

Three medieval 14th century Scots have been brought back to life through 3D digital reconstructions. The 14th century Wigtownshire residents were buried at Whithorn Priory in the Dumfries and Galloway region in Scotland.

Daily Record

Galloway Hoard continues to give up its secrets after leaving Kirkcudbright

A new exhibition features images of three newly revealed gold filigree objects – known as aestels – which were bound together with rare silk braids

The National (Scotland)

'One of world's most important' fossil collections donated to Scottish museum

A FOSSIL collection described as "one of the most important of its type in the world" has been donated to the National Museum of Scotland.

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