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Bute mazer

Objects from our Scottish collections

The objects in our Scotland galleries encompass the origins of history to the present day. From Roman remains to the famous Lewis chessmen, Pictish treasure to a travelling stall used by members of the Democracy for Scotland campaign, each object tells its own tale about life in Scotland.

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Iron Age gold torcs

These beautiful neck ornaments were unearthed in a field near Stirling in 2009.

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Cramond lioness

This Roman sculpture made for a high ranking officer was found by chance in Cramond in 1997.

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St Ninian's Isle treasure

This fascinating hoard of treasure was discovered during excavations on St Ninian’s Isle, Shetland, in 1948.

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Hilton of Cadboll stone

The Hilton of Cadboll stone was carved around AD 800 in northern Scotland, the heartland of the Picts.

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Hunterston brooch

This stunning brooch was found at Hunterston, Ayrshire during the 1930s.

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Hillman Imp

Find out more about this iconic Scottish car made in Linwood, Paisley.

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Bute mazer

This feasting cup is the oldest and probably the most important Scottish mazer to survive.

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Silver travelling canteen

A gift fit for a prince - Bonnie Prince Charlie, in fact!

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Queen Mary harp

This harp, or clarsach, was made in the West Highlands in the 15th century.

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Monymusk Reliquary

Take a look inside one of the most treasured objects in the National Museum of Scotland.


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