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Royal Scottish Academy

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Since 1826, the Academy has occupied William Henry Playfair’s magnificent landmark building on the Mound, Edinburgh. The RSA is at the forefront of promoting living artists in Scotland, through its Annual Exhibition and a series of temporary exhibitions and events. It also plays a pivotal role in encouraging young artists from all of Scotland’s Colleges of Art and Architecture through a programme of exhibitions and awards. The RSA holds an important collection of Scottish art which is displayed in the RSA and is maintained by the Collections Department at the Dean Gallery.

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Royal Scots Regimental Museum

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The Regimental museum is housed in Edinburgh Castle and through paintings, artefacts, silver and medals a fascinating story is told, from formation to the present day, a story which mirrors the fortunes of the country. Whether in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa or the Americas, members of the Regiment have followed the flag in the service of their country.

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Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum

A wide range of regimental artefacts spanning 330 years of history
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Visit the Museum of the famous Royal Scots Dragoon Guards in Edinburgh Castle. Experience over 300 years of history from Scotland's only Cavalry Regiment. See the captured enemy standard from the Battle of Waterloo.

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Reid Concert Hall Museum of Instruments

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Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments ranks among the world's most important collections of musical heritage. All the main types or musical sound-making device are represented, and are presented to the public in two museums. The c. 5000 objects in the permanent collection constitute a rich research resource of both breadth and depth, and include many historically typical models of musical instrument spanning over 500 years together with prized rare and unique items.

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Queensferry Museum

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Museums
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Queensferry Museum helps visitors to explore the past and traditions of historic Queensferry and neighbouring Dalmeny.

You can learn about the construction of the Forth Rail and Road Bridges before viewing the real thing through our picture windows that look over the Forth. A telescope helps you to get a closer look at the Bridges and our local wildlife.

Displays on local customs, the ferry passage and trades and businesses are full of fascinating objects and photographs. You can even come face-to-face with the Burry Man, a unique Queensferry tradition.

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Prestongrange Museum

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Prestongrange is a site of major importance in the story of Scotland’s Industrial Revolution. Visitors can discover the story of the harbour, glass works, pottery, colliery and brickworks. A Cornish Beam Engine is available to visit via a guided tour. The Visitor Centre includes an exhibition area, shop and café.

Prestongrange is a free open-air museum. With both indoor and outdoor sites it a great place to visit no matter the weather. 

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The People's Story Museum

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Museums
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The People’s Story explores the lives of Edinburgh’s ordinary people at work and play from the late 18th century to today. Visitors can see displays showing a bookbinder’s workshop, a wartime kitchen and much more, all packed with real objects. You can even see a former jail, an original part of this historic building.

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National Mining Museum Scotland

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The National Mining Museum Scotland is the national coal mining museum for Scotland and cares for the Lady Victoria Colliery and the national coal mining collections. The collections at the museum comprise over 60,000 items, including objects, archive material, photographs and books.

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King Edward Mine

We  tell the story of tin and copper mining in Cornwall with daily demonstrations of a working mill
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The oldest complete mine site in Cornwall, King Edward Mine Museum in Troon, near Camborne specialises in the history of Cornish mining, telling the remarkable story of how the mine has survived for 100 years. In the tin processing mill machinery can be seen in action just as it would have been in the early 1900s.

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Hayle Heritage Centre

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Hayle Heritage Centre highlights some significant events in the history of Hayle. There is a permanent core exhibition and a rolling programme of temporary exhibitions and workshops.

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