The Latest Breaking News from National Museums Scotland

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Aberdeen Art Gallery will feature images of newly revealed gold filigree objects from the Galloway Hoard.

The stone has been in the National Museums Scotland collection since the late 19th century.

National Museums Scotland has acquired a collection of bottled whiskies, packaging and related material as part of a new collection.

A silver casket once owned by Mary, Queen of Scots, has been secured by National Museums Scotland for £1.8m.

Silver relic will go on public display at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh this week