National Museums Scotland artefact conservator, Bethan Bryan, shares the process of reconstructing a Roman arm guard and preparing it for display at the British Museum. The 1800-year-old brass arm guard was discovered in 1906 in the Roman fort of Trimontium, near Melrose, the Scottish Borders. It was conserved for its display in the exhibition 'Legion: life in the Roman army' at the British Museum, (1 Feb 2024 – 23 Jun 2024). The arm guard will be displayed in the Early People gallery in the National Museum of Scotland from Autumn 2024. Find out more on the National Museums Scotland website: http://www.nms.ac.uk Connect with us: Blog http://blog.nms.ac.uk/ Twitter https://twitter.com/NtlMuseumsScot Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NationalMuse... Instagram https://instagram.com/nationalmuseums... Thumnail image (c) Duncan McGlynn.
Tartan is one of the most recognisable symbols of Scotland. With historical roots in the display culture of medieval Gaelic society, this living tradition has constantly evolved to suit the social and cultural landscapes of the moment. Through our contemporary collecting programme, we have acquired a rich selection of material from the 21st century, extending our unrivalled historical collections into the present. Explore just some of the stories in these videos, and discover more at https://www.nms.ac.uk/tartantoday This film was created as part of a project supported by the William Grant Foundation.
Uncover the history of this iconic Celtic trumpet, and find out how it has been reconstructed to bring the music of the past to life.

The sound of the carnyx

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Constructing the carnyx

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Secrets of the carnyx

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Have you ever wondered what a makeup look inspired by an agate would be like? It can't be just us... We asked one of the UK's most talented makeup artists to give it a try. Yong-chin Breslin is the winner of season four of the BBC's Glow Up series and her latest challenge saw her come face to face with a bunch of natural sciences specimens to find inspiration nestled in our cabinets and drawers.

Museum Makeup: Birds

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Museum Makeup: Insects

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Museum Makeup: Minerals

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In our new monthly series, get to know people from across our museums, the spaces they work in and the objects they are inspired by. Each video focuses on a member of our team at one of our museums. We bump into them at work and follow them around asking questions which range from Very Professional to A Little Bit Silly.
Delve into the detail of familiar and less well known objects from across our collections through stories, conservation work and behind the scenes activity at National Museums Scotland.

Moving the Red Arrows Hawk

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Why do we collect insects?

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How does an Enigma machine work?

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Conserving a handscroll

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Scotland's Early Silver: Massive silver chains

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National Museums Scotland’s Ancient Egyptian collection comprises around 6,000 items, including many unique and internationally significant objects, such as royal statuary, reliefs, mummies, coffins, papyri, furniture, jewellery and textiles.

Excavating in Egypt

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The story of Alexander Henry Rhind

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The Tomb Live: Funerary Papyri

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Burial in Egypt's Golden Age

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How do you get more than 3,000 objects ready for display in ten brand new galleries? This is the tale of how our curators and conservators applied stitches to a giant porcelain lion, played jigsaw with a priceless marble fireplace, and uncovered surprising stories along the way. Find out more on the National Museums Scotland website: http://www.nms.ac.uk