Scottish Gold

This major new exhibition features a spectacular array of Scottish gold items from the Bronze Age to the present. Focusing on the occurrence of gold in Scotland and Scottish gold mining, Scottish Gold offers a unique opportunity to learn about the precious metal as part of the natural history of Scotland and its historical uses. Drawing on The Hunterian’s rich collections of mineralogy, archaeology and history and supported by key loans from around the UK, Scottish Gold features a large selection of the finest Scottish gold specimens and objects made and used in Scotland. For the first time, several of the largest known Scottish gold nuggets are displayed together and the surviving gold torcs from the large hoard found at Law Farm, Moray, in 1857 have been reunited. Other key objects include a gold chain and badge of Order of the Thistle, Scottish gold coinage and medals, and superb racing cups.

Suitable for
Any age


Website
www.gla.ac.uk/hunterian/visit/exhibitions/major%20exhibitions/scottishgold/#d.en.308480

Admission
£5.00/£3.00.


Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk//sc000244?id=EVENT479206


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