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Discover the stories behind some of the most treasured and fascinating objects in our collections.

Some of the objects highlighted here are rare and precious, others are made significant by the people who once owned them or the journeys they have made. Some are old and mysterious, others were made recently, specially for our collection. But all have a story to tell. Is your favourite exhibit here?

Lewis chessmen

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Paua shell bowl by Phoebe Traquair

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Fossilised tree slice

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Dolly the sheep

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Jain wall hanging

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Arthur's Seat coffins

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Wylam Dilly

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