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26 Treasures

Across Scotland and beyond, 26 writers are exploring ways of bringing treasures from the National Museum of Scotland to life in words. They are part of 26 Treasures, a collaboration between the writers' collective 26 and National Museums Scotland.

Join us for a series of events to celebrate 26 Treasures at the National Museum of Scotland.

The Alternative 26

Date Sat 21 January
Time: 13:30 (3hrs)
Cost: £10, £8 Concession and Members
Suitable for: Age 14+
Booking: Book tickets online or call 0300 123 6789

Join four writers from the project - V Campbell, Joan Lennon, Elspeth Murray and Jamie Jauncey - for a unique creative writing workshop. We’re looking for 26 people to pair up with our 26 ‘treasures’ and write their own creative responses, to be displayed online. Age 14+

The Tales They Tell

Date: Thu 26 January
Time: 18:30 (1.5hrs)
Cost: £6, £5 Concession and Members

Venue: Auditorium - enter via Lothian Street
Booking: Book tickets online or call 0300 123 6789

A museum is a treasure chest not just of objects but of stories. At this closing event for the project, James Robertson, Sara Sheridan, Lee Randall and Lucy Harland join Jamie Jauncey to discuss how they tapped into the rich story of Scotland’s past through objects that connect them not only to social, political, cultural and religious history, but to the powerful emotions of people who lived at the time.

James Robertson and Aimee Chalmers kick off this event with a selection of Burns poetry and a 21st century Scots poem inspired by the bard.

Supported by EventScotland.

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