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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Black and white image of a cobblestone Victorian high street. There are various shop fronts, a horse and cart, and people walking around.
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    Short Courses with the University of Edinburgh

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    Explore our collections with expert tutors on a University of Edinburgh Short Course hosted at the National Museum of Scotland. 
    Tickets available

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  6. Events

    Museum Late: Big Burns Ceilidh

    Fri 22 Jan, 19:30-22:30
    Come ‘gie it laldy’ as our sell out Big Burns Ceilidh returns for 2027.
    Just announced

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  7. A person with long blonde hair and a white striped shirt seend from behind holds a large insect net over tall grass while walking along a fence.
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    Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival: All-age film screening

    Sat 23 Jan 2027, 10:30 – 11:30
    A family-friendly morning of film screenings showcasing inspirational environmental conservation stories followed by hands-on activities.

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  8. Looking over the shoulder of a person in the foreground photographing a vast green valley with a river running through the centre, a forest on the left, and mountains in the distance.
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    Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival: Full programme and drop-in fair

    Sat 23 Jan 2027, 13:30 – 16:30
    An afternoon celebrating inspirational environmental conservation stories with film screenings, a panel discussion and drop-in Climate Action Fair.

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  9. Side view of a bronze face mask
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    Museum Movie Night: Roman Scotland

    Thursday 11 February 2027, 18:00 - 21:00
    Join our first Members Movie Night, including a curator introduction to ‘Gladiator’.

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