Within the walls of Edinburgh Castle, the National War Museum tells the story of Scotland at war.

1914 brought war to Scotland on what would prove to be an unprecedented scale. Delve into the stories behind those who fought in the First World War here.

After an unprecedented five months’ closure, the National Museum of Scotland will reopen its doors, welcoming visitors back from Wednesday 19 August.

The Library is based in the National War Museum within the walls of Edinburgh Castle.

Resources for your class trip to the National War Museum.

Our First World War Centenary programme of exhibitions and events shares the Scottish memory of these world-changing events with national and international visitors.

Resources for your class visit to the National Museum of Flight.

During and directly after the Second World War, the Reid family at Wester Kittochside, East Kilbride employed both Italian and German prisoners of war.

The date of the next Museum Lates event at the National Museum of Scotland has been announced as Friday 28 February 2014.

National Museums Scotland is delighted to announce that The National Lottery has confirmed a grant of £1,071,900 towards the fourth and final stage of the Masterplan to transform the National Museum of Scotland.