St Andrew is Scotland's patron saint and his Saltire (X-shaped) cross is Scotland's flag. Discover more about how he has been represented through the centuries.

The first important professional woman artist of modern Scotland, Phoebe Anna Traquair was a leading figure within the Scottish Arts and Crafts movement.

Join us for this exclusive Member event to discover how Scotland’s unique geography and topography affected its role in the Cold War and the how it influenced the lives of Scottish people.

Visitors discovered some of the treasures within the National Museum Scotland's significant collection of oracle bones, the second largest in the world outside of China.

National Museums Scotland is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Sam Alberti as its new Director of Collections.

If the first four-legged animals had never emerged from water onto land, our world today would not exist. Yet how did this great step happen? The mystery is finally being solved – and fossils discovered in Scotland lie at the heart of the story.

The phrase 'painting the Forth Bridge' has become synonymous with a never-ending task. Discover how this humble paint mixer played its part in the maintenance of one of Scotland's most iconic structures.

This articulated silver necklace encapsulating a large labradorite disc is one of Dorothy Hogg’s earliest works (1969-70).

Join curator Lydia Prosser for a guided virtual tour of our Kingdom of the Scots gallery at the National Museum of Scotland.

We are delighted to invite National Museums Scotland Members and Patrons to an exclusive Preview Day of Cold War Scotland before the exhibition opens to the public.

This striking fusion of styles, traditions, and Scottish and Ugandan cultures is designer José Hendo's sustainable fashion statement for our times.

National Museums Scotland launched its first national strategy in 2006 and since then our work across the country has gone from strength to strength.

Discover the classic Ruston steam excavator, and find out how our conservation team restored it to its former glory.

Models of industry: how a 19th century Scottish woman was inspired by Indian technology

Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder explored the science behind the global hit television series Doctor Who and give fans a chance to experience the Doctor’s adventures from a scientific perspective.

The ancestor of the microscope, as we know it today, was first described in 1625. Still, it took another 250 years until the microscope was fully accepted as a scientific instrument.

The Luxury of Time displayed a collection of rare and significant historical timepieces telling the story of a golden age of innovation in British watch and clockmaking.

In the early 18th century, natural history was an increasingly popular pastime and many people visited fields and ponds, often bringing a microscope, to investigate the flora and fauna.

Join us for an exclusive Member event to learn more about one of the most important documents in Scottish History.

The Galloway Hoard is the richest collection of rare and unique Viking-age objects ever found in Britain or Ireland.

Buried around the middle of the 5th century AD, this hoard of Roman silver from Traprain Law in East Lothian is the largest known from outside the Roman Empire.

After its invention in the 1620s, the microscope had its first high point in the second half of the 17th century.

Early microscopes were sold by scientists and craftsmen, but by 1660 their production shifted to more commercial workshops.

As microscopes became increasingly popular, so did companies that specialized in slide preparation.

Five tiny parasites cause some of the deadliest diseases, which affect 1 in every 18 people in the world.

On 16 and 17 March, the National Museum of Flight is taking part in the National Lottery Open Week.

This tent was a home-made 'mini' vigil travelling stall used by members of the Democracy for Scotland campaign.

Join Galloway Hoard researcher Dr Adrián Maldonado as he reacts to depictions of the Viking Age in movies, TV and video games.

Rarer than the tiger, the Scottish wildcat is Britain's last native cat species. Find out more about this elusive feline and the efforts being made to ensure it has a future.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the most prestigious photography event of its kind, providing a global platform that showcases some of the best photography talent from around the world for nearly 60 years.

A unique jar of rock crystal and gold from the Galloway Hoard with a fascinating history – and an intriguing name on it.

At the National Museum of Rural Life we have a significant collection of 20th-century harvesting machines in our large machinery store.

Dramatic highland landscapes, tartan and bagpipes are among the defining images of Scotland for many people around the world today. This exhibition explored how they were used to represent Scotland.

Delve into the pages of an exquisitely illuminated Book of Hours in which Mary, Queen of Scots, inscribed an affectionate verse in French to her great-aunt, Louise de Bourbon.

National Museums Scotland has launched a consultation on its draft Gaelic Language Plan.

Take a look inside one of the most treasured objects in the National Museum of Scotland.

National Museums Scotland’s internationally significant ancient Egyptian and Sudanese collections comprise around 6,300 items. Explore its rich treasures here.

Discover the story of Scotland's failed venture to colonise part of Panama in the 17th century.

Visitors to the Scotland Transformed gallery at National Museum of Scotland cannot miss the mighty Newcomen engine.

A variety of objects relating to the life of Scotland's bard can be found in National Museums Scotland's collections.

Discover more about the Circular Economy through the work of young people across Scotland, led by Ostrero.

Scotland Creates volunteer Aileen Miller explains why this pioneering Edinburgh Modular Arm System (EMAS) is so awesome

Discover what this historic tool can tell us about the story of machinery and industry in Scotland.