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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...

The National (Scotland)

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

The pieces are well known for their distinctive facial expressions.

Evening Standard

'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…

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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 National (Scotland)

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 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.

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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 Guardian - UK

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 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

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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

Chanel’s classic 1926 little black dress added to fashion exhibition in Scotland

The silk crepe dress is on loan to the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh from the Museum of Decorative Arts in Berlin

The Independent UK

Curators ‘delighted’ to add Chanel’s 1926 little black dress to exhibition

The silk crepe dress is on loan to the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh from the Museum of Decorative Arts in Berlin.

The Independent UK

Declaration of Arbroath to go on show for first time in 18 years

The letter, written in the 14th century to assert Scotland’s right to independence, can only be displayed occasionally due to its age.

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Rare chance to see Declaration of Arbroath on display starts this week

THE Declaration of Arbroath will go on display for the first time in 18 years on Saturday ...

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American living in Edinburgh spots 'unexpected celebrity' at National Museum of Scotland

An American living in Edinburgh has been documenting his new life in the city and said he spotted an 'unlikely' celebrity on a visit to the National Museum of Scotland.

Daily Record

The creepy Scottish 'miniature coffins' discovered almost 200 years ago

If you're interested in mysterious and spooky phenomena, the unexplained story of how a group of young Edinburgh lads discovered a collection of tiny coffins is sure to thrill you.

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‘A missing link in ancient Scottish history’: on the trail of the Picts

Pictish stones are the relics of a long-lost civilisation, and visiting them in Scotland makes for a fascinating trip starting in Edinburgh then heading north

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New photos of the Declaration of Arbroath published ahead of it going on display

The document, which marks its 703rd anniversary this year, will go on show at the National Museum of Scotland.

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