National Museums Scotland

Giants

Saturday 31 January - Monday 14 September 2026

Discover life-sized 3D sculptures of colossal prehistoric creatures, in this immersive, family-friendly exhibition.

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  1. Two visitors walking through the entrance of the National Museum of Rural Life.
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    Relaxed Afternoons: National Museum of Rural Life

    Last Tuesday of every month, 14:30 - 17:00
    Join us for our monthly Relaxed Afternoons for anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to the museum.

    National Museum of Rural Life

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  2. A busy museum gallery filled with people looking at boards and displays for the Edinburgh Science Festival
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    Edinburgh Science Festival 2026

    Daily from Sat 4 - Sun 19 Apr, 10:00 - 17:00
    Join us as we host two weeks of science-filled discovery, from free interactive exhibits to family workshops and adult discussions.

    National Museum of Scotland

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  3. A close-up of painted organic shapes in different shades of brown
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    Exclusive Viewing: The Great Instauration

    Sat 4 Apr, 18:00-20:00
    Join us for a unique evening celebrating artist Gayle Chong Kwan's new art installation in the Grand Gallery as part of Edinburgh Science Festival 2026.
    Tickets available

    National Museum of Scotland

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Discover our collections

  1. Twelve bronze objects, including some rounded fittings with concentric circle designs and a rattle pendant. They are all silvery, with some green corrosion on the surface.
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    What is the Peebles Hoard?

    The Peebles Hoard is a spectacular collection of bronze, leather and wooden material. Dating to the Late Bronze Age (c.1000-800 BCE), it contains several hundred elements from a complex set of objects. A complete sword in a wooden scabbard…
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  2. A bust portrait of a man slightly turned to the left, wearing a dark coat with a white shirt against picturesque landscape in the background.
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    Get to know Robert Burns through 10 objects

    A variety of objects relating to the life of Scotland's bard can be found in National Museums Scotland's collection. Read on to learn more about Burns' life, legacy, and his depictions in objects and popular culture.
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  3. A white sheep looking to camera, shown from the shoulders up against a grey background
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    The story of Dolly the sheep

    Dolly the sheep was the first cloned mammal ever to be created from an adult cell. Affectionately named after country music legend Dolly Parton, Dolly caused excitement and controversy among both scientists and the public.Why is Dolly…
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    Discovering dinosaur bones on a Scottish island

    Dr Elsa Panciroli was walking along the shore of the island of Eigg when something caught her eye. She had stepped on a boulder, but there was something unusual buried in it.Dr Panciroli, a Research Associate at National Museums Scotland,…
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