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Scottish Castles (Scottie Books - Children's Activity Book Series)
Gordon Jarvie
National Museums Of Scotland, 2004
An imaginative series w/facts and cartoons on Scotland's history, etc.
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Beyond the Palace Walls: Islamic Art from the State Hermitage Museum
Mikhail Piotrovsky
National Museums of Scotland, 2006
This stunning publication accompanies an arresting exhibition on through November 6 at the Royal Museum, Edinburgh. Beyond the Palace Walls offers an array of exquisite objects that original ly graced the royal interiors of Shahs, Sultans and Princes in Iran, Turkey and other parts of the Muslim world and have been housed within
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Chinese Lacquer (Arts of the East)
Hu Shih-chang
National Museums of Scotland, 1998
The author has selected 60 of the finest pieces from the NMS's internationally acclaimed Chinese lacquer collection and details history, significance, dating, function and techniques in a lushly produced volume. (National Museums of Scotland)
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THE SCOTTISH SOLDIER. 1 review
Stephen Wood
Archive Publications/National Museums of Scotland, 1987
Excellent reference on the Scottish regiments
This detailed work studies the evolution of the Scottish fighting man from the ancient Picts thru to the Falklands Campaign of 1982. The development of the various regiments, uniforms, weapons and fighting spirit is fully explained, along with hundreds of excellent B&W and color illustrations. Manchester, 1987, Archive Publs in Association with the National Museums of Scotland, 9 x 11, 176 pp, ...
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James Hutton: Founder of Modern Geology TheThe Father of Modern Geology (Scot¬s Lives)
Donald McIntrye
National Museums Of Scotland, 2006
A leading figure of the Scottish Enlightenment, Hutton is the acknolwedged founder of modern geology.
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John Napier: Logarithm John 2 reviews
Lynne Gladstone-Millar
National Museums Of Scotland, 2006
John Napier: Logarithm John
What there is of it is very good. Personally I'd have liked it better if it was expanded more. It might be nice to see more material about how to actually use logs in problem solving, or how logs were used in problem solving in the past.
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A Swing Through Time: Golf in Scotland 1457-1743
Olive M. Geddes
National Museums Of Scotland, 2007
*A tour of the world's most internationally popular game, once outlawed *From original written documents and artwork at the National Library of Scotland This is an expertly guided tour through the earliest written records of golf that sheds light on its origins, techniques and equipment as well as the social standing of the game as it developed from an outlawed activity (it was banned by Parliament in 1457) to the world's most ...
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Bagpipes: A National Collection of a National Treasure
Hugh Cheape
National Museums Of Scotland, 2008
The Scottish bagpipe has a romance all its own. Here is the story behind the magnificent collection of bagpipes in National Museums of Scotland.
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1000 Churches to visit in Scotland
John R. Hume
National Museums Of Scotland, 2006
This is the fourth edition of a useful little book which fits into a traveler's pocket or backpack. It now includes over 1000 abbeys, cathedrals, churches, and other places of worship -- across nine denominations and across the length and bread th of Scotland from Orkney and Shetland and the Western Isles to the Border.
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Festivals in Scotland (Scothe Books-Children's Activity Book Series)
Frances Jarvie
National Museums of Scotland, 1995
Festival in Scotland celebrates the shifting seasons of our year, with glimpses into age-old customs still enjoyed today. How do we remember and preserve our past? Read about fire festivals, superstitions and traditions. Best of all, track down a festival, join in and have fun. Find out about: Which festivals take place near you? Why do we first-foot? Who are the Uppies and Doonies? What code words do fishermen use?
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Mary Slessor: The Barefoot Missionary (Scot¬s Lives)
Elizabeth Robertson
National Museums of Scotland, 2001
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Tartan: The Highland Habit
Hugh Cheape
National Museums Of Scotland, 2006
The tartan is perhaps the world's all-time fashion favorite, and this is the third edition of Tartan. A bestseller for years (the last edition came out in 1995), this redesigned book has a larger format , with additional pages, information on women's Highland habit and the results of new scientific tests carried out on the dye of a kilt allegedly
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Highland Gold & Silversmiths
G. P. Moss
National Museums Of Scotland, 2006
The first detailed survey of the gold and silversmiths of Highland Scotland.
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Jewellery Moves: Ornament for the 21st Century (Arts & Crafts)
Amanda Game
National Museums Of Scotland, 2006
The msot exciting contemporary jewelery by designers around the world. Gallery of works with discussion of technology, style, philosophy and design ideas. Superb photographs.
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Access in Mind
Ann Rayner
National Museums of Scotland, 1998
The intention of this report is to produce some research and guidance which would move museums towards a more inclusive approach. We hope that what you will find is some stimulation to broaden access to existing and potential user groups in museums, galleries and historic properties because embracing the principles in this report will result in a better communicated message to all visitors.
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Patrick Ferguson: A Man of Genius
M .M. Gilchrist
National Museums Of Scotland, 2006
Major Patrick Ferguson designed the British Army's first breech-loading rifle, which so impres sed King George III, he sent him to help General Howe quell the fracticious colonialists.
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Hugh Miller: Stonemason, Geologist, Writer1 review
Michael Taylor
National Museums Of Scotland, 2007
Best book on Miller
Well written, well illustrated and well worth the price. Hugh Miller is a major figure in paleontology and this book is a fitting tribute to him.
This man proved that anyone can make great observations in science if they put their mind to it!
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Fishing and Whaling (Scotland's Past in Action)
Angus Martin
National Museums of Scotland, 1995
Like many small lands surrounded by water, earning a living from the sea has shaped Scotland's culture. Fishing skills and technologies, the lives and customs of fishing communities, boat building, fish curing and more. Distributed by Woodstocker Books.
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Brass & Glass: Scientific Instrument Making Workshops in Scotland As Illustrated by Instruments from the ...
T. N. Clarke, A. D. Morrison-Low, ...
National Museums of Scotland, 1989
A survey of scientific instrument making by the ingenious Scots in workshops throughout their country. Distributed by Woostocker Books.
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The Romans in Scotland (Scottie Books)
Frances Jarvie
National Museums of Scotland, 1996
This book gives a fascinating glimpse into life at the most northern edge of the Roman Empire. What was it like for a Roman soldier to serve on this frontier? How did the Celtic tribes face the Roman invaders? Find out about life in a Roman fort. How and where did Roman soldiers live in Scotland? What did they eat? What gods and goddesses did they worship? How did they enjoy themselves? Learn about Roman technology and medicine and how trade ...
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