About Member Preview Day: Scotland's First Warriors

Enjoy an exclusive Member Preview of 'Scotland’s First Warriors' and see our newest exhibition before it opens to the public.

'Scotland’s First Warriors' reveals the origins and impact of conflict in prehistoric Scotland.

Explore the first signs of organised warfare, from the Neolithic (late Stone Age) to the Romans, through over 250 objects. Internationally significant archaeological discoveries from Scotland will be on display for the first time.

The exhibition explores how and why people fought, the impact of war, and the legacy of prehistoric conflict. The exhibition maps the journey from the sword – a Bronze Age invention – through to the Roman concept of a professional soldier.

Visitors will see the Carnoustie Hoard, which was deliberately and thoughtfully placed near a Bronze Age round structure. It includes a spearhead decorated with gold, and a bronze sword in a wooden scabbard. An exceptionally rare find, it dates from around 1120 - 920 BC.

Good to know

To give Members more time to enjoy this exhibition preview, we have extended our exhibition opening hours until 20:00.
Last entry is at 19:00.
If you would like to visit the exhibition after 16:45, you will need to enter via the Tower Entrance.