Amazing Amber

This breathtaking exhibition explores the many facets of a beautiful and versatile material that has been treasured for thousands of years: amber. Bringing together for the first time the highlights of National Museums Scotland’s fine collection, Amazing Amber reveals the origins, properties and uses of this precious substance. On display will be pieces from across the globe, from Borneo to the Baltic, Sicily to Scotland. Used for centuries as a decorative artefact, amber was also treasured for its perceived magical powers, crafted into charms and amulets to heal and ward off evil spirits.

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/mw954?id=EVENT416782