National War Museum Scotland

National War Museum Scotland
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh
Lothian
EH1 2NG
Scotland

Website

www.nms.ac.uk/war

E-mail

info@nms.ac.uk

Telephone

0300 123 6789

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Jacket of a private soldier of the 93rd (Highlands) regiment c. 1830 - 1855
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War and military service have touched the lives of countless Scots, leaving their mark on Scotland's history, image and reputation abroad. Here, in the magnificent setting of Edinburgh Castle, explore over 400 years of the Scottish military experience. Uncover stories of courage and determination, victory and defeat, heroics and heartbreak.

Venue Type:

Museum

 Opening hours

April to September: Daily 09.45 - 17.45
October to March: Daily 09.45 - 16.45
Last entry to Edinburgh Castle is 45 minutes before closing.

Closed 25 and 26 December

 Admission charges

Admission to the National War Museum is free with admission to Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Castle is in the care of Historic Scotland.

Collection details

Weapons and War, Social History

Exhibition details are listed below, you may need to scroll down to see them all.

Arctic Convoys

  • 29 May 2013 — 13 March 2014 *on now

During the Second World War, oceangoing convoys of merchant and military ships provided an essential lifeline to the Russians in their fight against Germany.

This exhibition sheds new light on this campaign and hears from some of the men who endured the hardships on board.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

Admission

Entry to the museum is included in admission to Edinburgh Castle.

Website

http://www.nms.ac.uk/our_museums/war_museum/arctic_convoys.aspx

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