National Museum of War, Woman looking at painting

National War Museum

Discover how war and military service have touched the lives of countless Scots.

In the magnificent setting of Edinburgh Castle, explore over 400 years of the Scottish military experience. Uncover stories of courage and determination, victory and defeat, heroics and heartbreak and find out how war has left its mark on Scotland's history, image and reputation abroad.

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What's On

Life in the Trenches

Life in the Trenches

Experience what life was like in the trenches during the First World War.

 

Lumber Jills

Land Girls and Lumber Jills

This new exhibition tells the important story of the Women’s Land Army and Women’s Timber Corps in Scotland.

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