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Uniform and sword worn by Lord Cochrane as a Rear Admiral in the Royal Navy

Admiral Cochrane Talks, Tours and Films

Events to accompany Admiral Cochrane, The Real Master and Commander at the National Museum of Scotland.

Admiral Cochrane events are supported by the Sir John Fisher Foundation.

Admiral Cochrane Tours

Dates: 14 and 19 February
Time: 13:00 (1 hr). To celebrate the final day of the exhibition, we are offering three free Admiral Cochrane tours on 19 February. Meet your guide in the Entrance Hall at 13:00, 14:15 or 15:30.
Cost: Free
Suitable for: Adults
Venue: Tours leave from the Entrance Hall, Level 0.

Star of the Order of the Cruzeiro awarded to Lord Cochrane by the Emperor of Brazil for his defence of Brazil against the Portuguese fleetPortrait of Cochrane by James RamsayPocket watch belonging to Cochrane

Above: Some objects from the exhibition. Click on the images to see them in more detail.

Spotlight on: The Cochrane Portraits

Date: Thu 12 January
Time: 14:00
Cost: Free
Booking: SOLD OUT
Suitable for: Adults

Exhibition curator Dr Stuart Allan discusses artists’ representations of the celebrated and controversial Lord Cochrane.

Spotlight on: Designing Cochrane

Date: Thu 2 February
Time: 14:00 (1 hr)
Cost: Free
Booking: call now on 0300 123 6789 places limited
Suitable for: Adults

Exhibition designers Manuela Holfert and Mairi MacLean explain how they helped bring Cochrane’s story to life. Learn how colour, lighting and design help improve understanding and inspire audiences.

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Cochrane in disgrace in 1814

Admiral Cochrane, The Real Master and Commander

Open: Friday 7 October 2011 – Sunday 19 February 2012
Cost: Free
Venue: Special Exhibition Gallery, Level 3

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  • For Families: Ahoy Admiral!
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Detail from a sea chest presented by the people of Chile

Top: Cochrane in disgrace in 1814. Below: Detail of a chest presented to Cochrane by the people of Chile. Click on the images to see a larger version.

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