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Water of Leith Walkway, a 12-mile path along the river, seen here from a bridge over Belford Rd., Edinburgh
Venerable Old Land Rover on Isle of Eigg
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Rotunda at National Museum of Scotland
Celts — Exhibit at National Museum of Scotland
This is a stunning exhibit in Edinburgh.
“Go on a quest through the ages in search of the identity of the Celts, at the latest blockbuster exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland.
The first major exhibition on the subject for over 40 years, Celts is produced in collaboration with the British Museum and features over 350 objects from both museums’ collections, as well as other important pieces from across Europe.
Foremost amongst these is the spectacular Gundestrup Cauldron, a richly-decorated vessel made from silver and found in a peat bog in Denmark. Now reconstructed, its surfaces are alive with wonderful detail, providing us with a glimpse of the gods, rituals and lives of the people who made it.
Other objects serve a similar purpose: ranging from reconstructed chariots and carnyx war trumpets to opulent gold torcs and decorative objects. Each piece resonates with a beguiling sense of intrigue, allowing visitors to this well laid-out exhibition to draw their own conclusions about the true nature of the identity of the Celtic people.… ”
https://www.edinburghspotlight.com/2016/03/exhibition-celts-national-museum-of-scotland/







