National Museum of Scotland29 Dec 2025Earliest coin minted in Scotland saved for the nation after 900 yearsThe medieval David I silver coin, discovered in a wooded area in Midlothian, has been dated to the second half of the 1130s.29 Dec 202523 Dec 2025Remains found by island farmer are two people from Bronze AgeThe remains were found three years ago but further analysis has identified them as a man and a young female.23 Dec 202516 Oct 2025Why does a Bronze Age hoard have a silvery 'glow'?Conservation work reveals a surprising colour to hundreds of items unearthed in the Borders.16 Oct 202518 Sep 2025'One of a kind' Abernethy Pearl goes on displayThe pearl was bought for almost £94,000 last year and has been donated to the National Museum of Scotland.18 Sep 20251 Sep 2025'Remarkable' Bronze Age hoard to go on displayThe Carnoustie Hoard includes a spearhead decorated with gold and a bronze sword1 Sep 20251 Nov 2024See a brand new view of the Lewis chessmenTen of the intricately-carved pieces have been redisplayed in a case which allows visitors to see their backs for the first time.1 Nov 202424 Oct 2024Unique Bronze Age hoard saved for the nationHundreds of items which had lain untouched for 3,000 years were found by a metal detectorist near Peebles.24 Oct 202413 Jul 2024Exploring the role of ordinary Scots during the Cold WarA new exhibition explores how Scotland was put on the frontline of a stand-off between the world's great superpowers.13 Jul 202415 Mar 2024Jedburgh Abbey skeletons to end up in EdinburghThe remains found in 2020 will go to the National Museum of Scotland due to their research potential.15 Mar 2024...
