Raising a glass to the home of Haig Club

A celebration of the largest grain distillery in Europe is taking place with a new exhibition. Researched and put together by The Friends of Methil Heritage with assistance from ON Fife curators, the exhibition explores the history of distilling in the Levenmouth area with The Angels’ Share: the Story of Cameronbridge Distillery. The Friends have…

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Dissect medical history online for the first time

A new resource that allows people to delve easily for the first time into the fascinating world of medical history – including rare photographic collections and tales of grave robbers – has been launched by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. The website archiveandlibrary.rcsed.ac.uk provides a catalogue of information that will enable visitors to view…

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A chance to see the face of an ancient Egyptian

Egyptology and mummies have fascinated Scots, young and old, for decades. Whether they’re interested in the archaeological factors that led to their discovery, or just have a passing interest through the scares of horror films, they have always held a fascination. The University of Aberdeen Museums and Special Collections are currently holding a special display…

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Enjoy a combined spooky and learning time

Halloween’s coming – and families are invited to don their most frightful Halloween costumes this weekend. They are being urged to head to the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday, 27 October, to experience a special Spooky Saturday at the Chambers Street attraction. The free event, which is supported by players of People’s…

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How one Scots family’s idea has helped thousands

Five years ago, a family sat around a kitchen table in Edinburgh with an idea that would change the way we all think about accessibility. The MacDonalds’ idea was to create a website where disabled people could recommend accessible places to go, but little did they know that Euan’s Guide would become an award-winning charity…

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Scottish artworks to go on international loans

Works of art from Aberdeen’s renowned collection will be exhibited in Sweden, Japan and Spain as part of a programme of international loans. Councillors gave their backing to the plans, which continue Aberdeen’s proud history of facilitating the worldwide display of key pieces. The programme includes the loan of a John Singer Sargent self-portrait to…

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Childhood museum is hosting a novel exhibition

Everyone loves a good story – whether it’s the never-ending adventures of Peter Pan or shipwrecked tales from Robinson Crusoe. Growing Up with Books is currently being celebrated at the Museum of Childhood in Edinburgh. From to mysterious personal insights and hidden messages from previous book owners, Growing Up with Books will chart a magical…

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Surgeons’ Hall hosts A Quest for Healing exhibition

An Edinburgh museum is hosting the debut exhibition of Beijing-based artist Zhang Yanzi. Galerie Ora-Ora has revealed gallery artist Zhang Yanzi’s first solo exhibitions in the United Kingdom with A Quest for Healing at the Surgeons’ Hall Museums in Edinburgh, and A Quest for Wellness at the Museum of East Asian Art in Bath. The exhibitions…

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See Scotland’s most stunning stones at new exhibition

A new display at the National Museum of Scotland will explore the beauty and variety of the nation’s hidden gems. Scotland’s Agates will examine how agates form, their diversity of colour and texture and how their allure has captured the imagination of scientists and amateur enthusiasts alike. Sometimes called ‘Scotch pebbles’, agates are semi-precious gemstones…

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Night-time opening for Gretna Green blacksmiths

Gretna Green’s famous blacksmiths shop museum will take part in two of the UK’s biggest museum events later this month. It will participate in the nationwide Museums at Night programme and Scotland’s annual Festival of Museums programme of cultural events. Museums at Night is the UK’s after-hours festival of arts, culture and heritage. Now in…

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