National Museum of Scotland

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  1. Dr Fraser Hunter looks at a reconstructed Roman arm guard. The brass arm guard now has a greeny patina.
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    Member Preview Day: Roman Scotland

    Fri 13 Nov, 8:30 – 17:00
    Enjoy an exclusive Member Preview of 'Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire' and see our newest exhibition before it opens to the public.

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    Member Preview Day: Curator Talks

    Fri 13 Nov, 11:00 - 11:45 and 14:00 - 14:45
    Join our exhibition curator for a Member exclusive talk on the highlight objects in 'Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire.'

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  3. A blue, white and turquoise decorated wall tile showing a figure on a white horse with a bird of prey resting on his hand.
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    Perspectives: A guided LGBTQ+ tour of the National Museum of Scotland

    Fri 13 Nov 2026 and Sun 21 Feb 2027, 14:00 - 15:30
    Join this tour to learn about LGBTQ+ stories of love, longing, being, and belonging in our museum’s collections.

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  4. Large crowd gathered in the Grand Gallery for a previous Museum Late
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    Museum Late: When in Rome

    Fri 20 Nov, 19:30 - 22:30
    Join us for a night of Roman-inspired revelry in the spectacular setting of the National Museum of Scotland after hours.

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  5. A blacksmith wearing a beige apron hits metal with a hammer.
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    Meet the Makers: Prehistoric and Roman Scotland

    Sat 21 and Sun 22 Nov, 10:00 - 16:00
    Free, drop-in demonstrations and displays showcasing the skilled craftsmanship of people in the past, from Bronze Age to Roman Scotland.
    Free

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  6. A potter adding finishing touches to a decorated clay pot
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    Creative Workshop: Roman Pottery

    Sat 21 and Sun 22 Nov, 10:30-13:00 and 14:00-16:30
    Have a go at Roman pottery making, inspired by our current exhibition Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire.
    Limited spaces

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  7. Aerial landscape image at Aerial at Sligachan.
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    In Conversation: Tìr nam Beann, Scotland's Gaelic Mountain Culture

    Wed 25 Nov / Diciadain 25 Samhain, 18:30-20:00
    Join us for a free, bilingual evening panel conversation exploring the relationship between Gaelic culture and Scotland’s hills.
    Free

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  8. Bronze wine jug with a 3D Roman face engraving attached.
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    Member Event: Behind the Scenes of Roman Scotland

    Join for an exclusive look behind the scenes of 'Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire' at this special festive Member event.

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  9. Red background and line illustrations of dinosaur, kilt and Lewis chess piece surrounded by illustrated pencils.
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    Drawn Together

    Mon 28 – Thu 31 Dec, 10:00 – 16:00
    Festive favourite Drawn Together returns this December. Join us between Christmas and New Year for some calming sketching around the museum.
    Free

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