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Treasures found buried with ‘Iron Age warrior’ to go on show for first time

The exhibition Scotland’s First Warriors opens on Saturday at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.

Evening Standard

Rare Roman brooch discovered by metal detectorist set to be unveiled for the first time

It is thought the brooch, which dates to around 100-160 AD, probably came into local hands as a gift from the Roman world

The Independent UK

Care home resident reunited with traditional garment from 100 years ago

The Korean outfit is on display at the National Museum of Scotland.

The Independent UK

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Emotional reunion for 104 woman with childhood dress at Scottish museum

‘It was so nice to see the dress again, it was a lot smaller than I remember,’ joked Mary Davidson Smith

The Independent UK

Bronze Age shield returns to Scotland for first time in more than 230 years

It will form part of the Scotland’s First Warriors exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, which opens in June.

Evening Standard

Cloned predecessor to Dolly the sheep goes on permanent show at museum

Morag the sheep is on show at the National Museum of Rural Life in East Kilbride.

Evening Standard

Country’s largest freshwater pearl in 400 years goes on display

It’s the largest found since the Kellie Pearl was discovered in 1621

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'Remarkable' Bronze Age hoard to go on display for first time

A “REMARKABLE” Bronze Age hoard discovered on land that was due to be turned into football pitches will go on display next summer after being…

The National (Scotland)

Rare Bronze Age spearhead among ‘remarkable’ items to go on display

The rare and incredibly well preserved Carnoustie Hoard was found in 2016

The Independent UK

‘Remarkable’ Bronze Age hoard to go on display for first time next year

The Carnoustie Hoard will go on display as part of the Scotland’s First Warriors exhibition, which opens next summer.

Evening Standard

Our primate ancestors evolved in the cold – not the tropics

Most people imagine our early primate ancestors swinging through lush tropical forests. But new research shows that they were braving the cold.

The Conversation

Huge Scottish museum with 'beautiful exhibits' named one of the world's best

See why this cultural attraction in Scotland was named one of the best natural history museums featuring dinosaurs in the world.

The National (Scotland)

National Museum of Scotland responds to boycott over Israeli arms links

THE National Museum of Scotland has responded to a campaign group boycotting their cold war exhibit over links to Israel ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish museum hosts 'innovative' Covid vaccine story exhibition

AN exhibition telling the story of the global effort to develop a Covid vaccine is open now at the National Museum of Scotland.

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'Iconic' Lewis chessmen redisplayed to allow for '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...

Evening Standard

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

The pieces are well known for their distinctive facial expressions.

The National (Scotland)

'Special': Roman armour found in Scotland goes on display after reconstruction

A “RARE and special” piece of Roman armour reconstructed from fragments found in Scotland into one of only three of its kind in the world has…

The Guardian - UK

Oedipus Rex review – an unmissable and inclusive update of Stravinsky

There was wonderfully precise singing and magnificently dramatic orchestral work, but the promenading community chorus, featuring local NHS workers, may have been the crowning glory of this bold Scottish Opera staging

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New exhibition examines Scotland’s role in the Cold War

SCOTLAND’S role in the Cold War will be examined in a new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland which includes a map highlighting…

The Guardian - UK

Game On review – interactive gaming exhibition is a thoroughly fun day out

From Donkey Kong to Halo 3, the entirety of video game evolution is here – and you can play almost every console and cabinet

The Independent 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 Guardian - UK

Dolly the sheep scientist Sir Ian Wilmut dies at 79

‘Titan of the scientific world’ led team that cloned first mammal from an adult cell at Edinburgh in 1996

The National (Scotland)

Scottish museum to review Glencoe Massacre exhibit 'as priority' after concerns

A LANDMARK Scottish museum is to address the state of its exhibit on the Massacre of Glencoe “as a priority” after concerns were raised, The…

The Independent UK

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.

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