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Scotland’s First Warriors

Scotland’s First Warriors

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Scotland's First Warriors exhibition will be displayed at the National Museum of Scotland in June 2026. The display reveals the origins and impact of conflict in prehistoric Scotland.

Who were Scotland’s First Warriors? This exhibition reveals the origins and impact of conflict in prehistoric Scotland. Explore the first signs of organised warfare, from the Neolithic (late Stone Age) to the Romans, through over 250 objects. Scotland's First Warriors explores how and why people fought, the impact of war, and the legacy of prehistoric conflict. Internationally significant archaeological discoveries from Scotland will be on display for the first time. Visitors will see the Carnoustie Hoard - which was deliberately and thoughtfully placed near a Bronze Age round structure. It includes a spearhead decorated with gold, and a bronze sword in a wooden scabbard. An exceptionally rare find, it dates from around 1120-920 BC. The exhibition maps the journey from the sword - a Bronze Age invention - through to the Roman concept of a professional soldier. Scotland's First Warriors is a unique exhibition that engages visitors with the very nature of war.

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Scotland’s First Warriors takes place on Saturday, 27 June 2026 at 01:00. The event runs until Monday, 17 May 2027.

Scotland’s First Warriors is held at National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh (Chambers Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1JF).

Entry to Scotland’s First Warriors is free.

Tickets for Scotland’s First Warriors can be booked via nms.ac.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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