4+ week, 1+ day ago  (752+ words) Art and design, History and cultures Posted in Listicle , Written by Morven Donald, Assistant Librarian Founded by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, the library at National Museum Scotland received its first book in 1781 " which is still on our shelves....

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (952+ words) History and cultures, Scotland Posted in Listicle , Written by Dr Georgia Vullinghs, Curator, Renaissance and Early Modern History Posy rings are some of the most evocative objects of love in National Museums Scotland's collections. These finger rings are named for…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1623+ words) Posted in Long read , Written by Dr Emily Taylor, Assistant Curator, European Decorative Arts In the National Museums Scotland European footwear collections, there is a small but vital group of items that have been found in different places across Scotland…...