The National Museum of Scotland’s new gallery, Scotland: A Changing Nation
High-tech shipbuilding, luxury Scottish textiles, life on Piper Alpha and the NHS are amongst the many cutting-edge issues which feature in the National Museum of Scotland’s new gallery, Scotland: A Changing Nation.
The captivating permanent gallery presents a bold picture of Scotland’s history over the last century. It charts the highs and lows of the nation over the past 100 years, exploring scientific, industrial and cultural change in Scotland as well as the influence Scots have had across the world.
Taking an innovative look at life in Scotland, Scotland: A Changing Nation acknowledges and explores major events, challenges, trends and influences which have impacted on Scotland’s recent history.
The gallery spins full circle from the irrevocable change which came with the two World Wars, through Scottish industry, emigration, daily life and politics, to a celebration of Scotland’s talent, achievements and global appeal.
Throughout Scotland: A Changing Nation objects, artwork, poetry, literature and film all play their part in painting an unforgettable picture of Scottish life. They are underpinned by personal stories and the voices of people who have experienced the shifting nature of the nation first hand.
The gallery is free and located on level six of the National Museum of Scotland.
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Very interesting blog, i have added it to my fovourites, greetings