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Practical Information
Chambers St.
Tel (0300) 123 6789.
Open 10am–5pm daily.
Closed 25 Dec. 7 8 -
∑ nms.ac.uk
The Penicuik Jewels
Dating from the late 16th century,
these jewels are said to have
belonged to Mary, Queen of Scots.
The locket’s painted miniatures
are thought to show Mary and
Level 5 her son James.

The Lewis Chessmen
These elaborately carved walrus-ivory figures were
made in the 12th century by Viking invaders and
discovered on the island of Lewis in 1831. Of the 93
gaming pieces found, 11 of the chessmen are owned by
the NMS, while the rest reside at the British Museum.
Level 3
Gallery Guide
The older wing of the National Museum is spread
over three floors, centred on the vast foyer. Some
exhibits move, so pick up a floorplan when you
enter. Within the sandstone wing – directly
accessed by the Tower entrance – exhibits are
displayed chronologically, from levels 1 to 6.

St Fillan’s Crozier Head
A badge of office, this
curved handle was once
mounted on the staff of
Shop St Fillan, a medieval
bishop in Perthshire.
Level 1

Dolly the Sheep
The first cloned mammal to be created
from an adult cell, Dolly was born in 1996
at the Rosslyn Institute near Edinburgh.
She died in 2003.
For keys to symbols see back flap

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