“I wanted to donate these trousers to the National Museums of Scotland. Sadly, they refused. I’m very disappointed.” Bob said officials had apologised via email and said they “already had ...

A couple on a trip to Edinburgh have appealed for the public's help after losing a sentimental toy that has accompanied them ...

The Edinburgh institution is leading the way for cultural institutions to reduce their environmental impact with a deeply-embedded, long-term strategy ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Digital content producer Anita Briggs created just six social posts in one month - compared to a colleague's 73, an employment tribunal heard.

Cheeky Scots are tricking tourists into thinking the haggis is a real creature -caught and skinned before ending up on Burns ...

Following the furore, the director of the museum, Hartwig Fischer, resigned and, after a temporary head was appointed, Nicholas Cullinan, who was previously in charge of the National Portrait Gallery, ...

Following the furore, the director of the museum, Hartwig Fischer, resigned and, after a temporary head was appointed, Nicholas Cullinan, who was previously in charge of the National Portrait ...

Face masks, from medical-grade face coverings to hand-sewn fabric creations, were part of everyday life during the pandemic. Now designs from around the world are part of a new exhibition, Injecting ...

On January 25, the birthday of its national poet, Scotland celebrates Burns Night with a traditional Scottish meal washed ...

A returnable cup scheme featuring several national brands has launched today (27 January 2025) in Glasgow. Brands taking part ...

which is being led by the University of Glasgow with National Museums Scotland and Historic Environment Scotland among its partners. Thousands of objects are being digitised into the highest ...