Travel the realms between fact and folklore and discover the superstitious explanations behind fossils in our new temporary exhibition To commemorate the 190th anniversary of Hugh Miller's book "Scenes and Legends of the North of Scotland", join us in Cromarty and traverse the boundary between fact and folklore to discover the fascinating superstitious explanations behind […]
Fife-based jewellers Two Skies will feature Scottish sapphires and Scottish gold at their shop on the Royal Mile Edinburgh throughout September. See their newly unveiled brand new cabinet dedicated to Scottish Sapphire heirloom jewellery, a collection that showcases some of the rarest and most beautiful sapphires ever found in the Highlands. Ethically sourced by Two […]
The Scottish Geology Trust and Angus Alive provide a display of gorgeous Arbroath beach pebbles in the Signal Tower Museum Courtyard! Come along and see how many you can match with the identification guide! Venue: Signal Tower Museum Courtyard, Ladyloan, Arbroath DD11 1PU. This is a free drop-in event, no booking required. The Courtyard is […]
Montrose Museum presents some highlights of our collection of rocks, pebbles and fossils laid out in our natural history gallery for visitors to handle, and little ones can test their skills with our Dig & Discover activity. Drop -in free activity, available during museum opening hours This is a free drop-in event, no booking required. […]
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