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
Next of Kin
- 18 April 2014 — 28 March 2015 *on now
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
Helmand Return
- 27 February 2015 — 31 March 2016 *on now
Five years after his poignant exhibition Helmand: Faces of Conflict, renowned photographer Robert Wilson revisited Afghanistan to record the British troops’ final tour of duty. The photographs allow a rare insight into the process of withdrawing from a war zone; capturing the essence of the human and logistical challenges faced during the transfer of responsibility and withdrawal. For further information visit www.nms.ac.uk/Helmand
Admission
Admission free with entry to Edinburgh Castle
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Getting there
By bus
A number of buses go via the city centre and stop at the Royal Mile and George IV Bridge. Edinburgh Castle is a few minutes’ walk from the Royal Mile to Castlehill. Visit www.travelinescotland.com for details.
By train
The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverley. Edinburgh Castle is a few minutes’ walk up Market Street to the Castle Esplanade via either Ramsay Gardens or the Royal Mile. The road is quite steep, so visitors with mobility difficulties may wish to use the taxi rank at the station.
By cycle
Located in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, the National War Museum is easy to reach by cycle. Find out more on the Edinburgh City website.
By car
Edinburgh Castle is at the top of the Royal Mile, minutes from Princes Street and Edinburgh City Centre. There is no parking at the Castle. However, a limited number of spaces for Blue Badge holders are available (see below).
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