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Statue of Roman emperor once stood in Scottish Borders, research suggests

An exhibition, Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire, opens at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh this weekend.

The Independent UK · Nov 12

What did the Romans ever give Scotland? Heated floors, flashy sandals, sun gods – and a lot of nails

From steamy bathhouses to altars to Sol the sun god and leather shoes that still survive to this day, an eye-opening new exhibition chronicles Scotland under the Romans (before they fled)

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5

Face of man who lived in Scotland 2000 years ago revealed for first time

THE face of a man who died on the Roman frontier in Scotland almost 2,000 years ago has been revealed in a facial reconstruction carried out ahead of a major exhibition.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 20

Heritage and film locations see surge in visitor numbers

The National Museum of Scotland remained the top free attraction.

Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025

‘Sickening’: Scottish museum event cancelled over Israeli arms company ties

A Scottish museum has cancelled an event after a women’s group withdrew in protest over investor links to Israeli arms manufacturers.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 11, 2025

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 National (Scotland) · Jul 11, 2024

Totem pole begins ‘rematriation’ from Edinburgh to Nisga’a nation in Canada

Indigenous group requested return of House of Ni’isjoohl memorial pole from National Museum of Scotland

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2023

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.

Daily Record · Mar 9, 2023

The best ways to treat your mum in the UK this Mother’s Day

Discover the best of British with the most important woman in your life this Mother’s Day

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Six ways to keep kids entertained across Edinburgh without breaking the bank this February half term

While the cost of living crisis bears down hard on many families across Scotland, the February half-term doesn't need to break the bank when it comes to keeping the kids entertained.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 9, 2023