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  • Close up of a taxidermy specimen of a grey legged douroucouli, looking directly at the camera. The douroucouli has grey fur, and a round face with a flat nose. It's main features are its eyes, which are red, striking, and looking directly at the camera.
    Exhibition

    Monkeys: Our Primate Family

    Sat 28 Jun – Sun 30 Nov
    Monkeys: Our Primate Family is one of the most comprehensive exhibitions on primates ever staged, featuring over 50 rare primate specimens.

    National Museum of Scotland

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  • A black and white photo of a group of people standing in a city square holding balloons. There is a child's pram covered in protest signs and buttons.
    Exhibition

    Cold War Scotland

    Sat 13 Jul 2024 – Sun 4 Jan 2026
    Exploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, this exhibition tells the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.
    Free

    National Museum of Scotland

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    Maps: Memories from the Second World War

    Sat 9 Mar 2024 – Sun 4 Oct 2026
    Through personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this new exhibition charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.

    National War Museum

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