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New exhibition to challenge perceptions of Mary Queen of Scots

The exhibition opens at the National Museum of Scotland on June 12, 2027.

Evening Standard · 10h ago

SNP ministers back calls for British Museum to return Lewis chessmen to Scotland

THE Scottish Government has backed a Yes group’s calls for the Lewis chessmen to be returned to Scotland ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 6

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 · Jun 24

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 · Mar 27

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

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

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025

'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) · Sep 1, 2025

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 · Aug 31, 2025

‘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 · Aug 31, 2025

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 · Aug 21, 2025

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) · Jul 7, 2025