This gallery explores the first three billion years of
Scotland’s history and uncovers the origins and evolution of
Scotland’s landscape, flora and fauna.
Who were the people of Early History? We don't know what they
looked like, how they dressed or did their hair, what they thought
or how they spoke. But we do know that every object displayed in
this gallery has some connection with an individual or a group of
people.
Welcome to Scotland in history, the period where our
understanding of objects from the past is aided by written
accounts. Kingdom of the Scots takes Scotland from the time when it
emerges as a nation through to 1707, and the Union of the Scottish
and English parliaments.
In 1707 the parliaments of Scotland and England joined to form
the parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain. This gallery
follows Scotland's story through the 18th and early 19th century, a
period of great change.
How did Scotland become one of the most industrialised countries
in Europe? This gallery explores life in 19th century Scotland and
reveals how Scottish-made products were exported all over the
British Empire and to most other parts of the world.
Scotland: A Changing Nation traces the varied experiences of
people living and working in 20th century Scotland through five
major themes of modern life: war, industry, daily life, emigration
and politics.