National War Museum Scotland
National War Museum Scotland
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh
Lothian
EH1 2NG
Scotland
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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.
The First World War affected millions of Scots, both at home and in service, and touched the lives of people of Scottish descent all over the world. Beginning with ‘Next of Kin’, our Centenary programme of exhibitions and events will share the Scottish memory of these world-changing events with national and international visitors.
Venue Type:
Museum
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
Next of Kin
- 18 April 2014 — 28 March 2015
1914 brought war to Scotland on what would prove to be an unprecedented scale. The impact of the conflict would be felt in every part of the country through a range of experiences. Among these was the profound personal experience of separation and loss, an ordeal which Scottish families and communities went through in common with their counterparts among all the combatant nations.
Material preserved in the collections of National Museums Scotland reflects how families coped with the absence and loss of their loved ones, and kept objects as a way of remembering. Through a selection of these family treasures, the exhibition Next of Kin will present a portrait of Scotland at war, where the private lives of Scottish families will introduce some of the major themes and events of the conflict across the fighting fronts.
Following the exhibition at the National War Museum, this exhibition will tour eight venues in Scotland until 2017.
The exhibition is supported by the Culture Division, Scottish Government and the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
Admission
Entry to the National War Museum is free with admission to Edinburgh Castle.
Website
http://www.nms.ac.uk/our_museums/national_museum/whats_on/everyone/first_world_war_centenary.aspx
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