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Conference paper (unpublished)
From practice to policy: how open research is changing research culture in cultural heritage
The role of the museum (to preserve, interpret and make accessible collections and heritage) means that open access, in the broadest sense, has always been part of our purpose. Organisational research culture at National Museums Scotland has been guided by a longstanding academic tradition, the Nolan principles of public life... -
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History of the Caprington Colliery Engine
The senior curator of technology at National Museums Scotland (NMS), presents the work of Geoff Hayes, whose engineering expertise was essential to the reconstruction of this engine in its current location at NMS. This paper describes what is known of its working life, its preservation, and its current interpretation.Swinbank, Ellie
reconstruction, Geoff Hayes, Caprington Colliery Engine, engineering, museum object, working machine, industrial heritage, and coal mining
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Conference paper (unpublished)
The National Museum of Flight & the work of the conservators
This illustrated talk will provide and overview of the National Museum of Flight - focusing on the work of the conservators, including a summary of East Fortune Airfield, and news of site development.Burgel, Thilo
aircraft conservation, maintenance, East Fortune Airfield, National Museum of Flight, and technology conservation
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Conference paper (unpublished)
Rematriation of the Ni’isjoohl Memorial Pole
A case study on the rematriation of the Ni’isjoohl Memorial Pole from National Museums Scotland to the Nisga’a Nation indigenous community in Canada.Brownlee, Yvonne
Nisga Nation, Scotland to Canada, rematriation , Ni’isjoohl Memorial Pole , Hli G̱oothl Wilp-Adoḵshl Nisg̱a’a , colonial histories, and National Museums Scotland
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2024
Conference paper (unpublished)
More than a spring clean: painting the house to welcome a king
Embedded in the roof of the Renaissance gallery at National Museum of Scotland are the painted rafters from a ceiling at Rossend Castle, Burntisland, Fife. These were probably commissioned by Sir Robert Melville of Murdochcairnie, first Lord Melville, and are thought to have been decorated in anticipation of a visit... -
2024
Conference paper (unpublished)
Crafting Colour Worlds in Scottish Stones
During the 18th and 19th centuries, Scottish jewellers used colourful stones – including agates and Cairngorm quartz – to craft luxury goods. This talk explores how the colours of these materials played a key role in shaping the design and making of jewellery objects, and in fostering new ways of...Laurenson, Sarah
jewellers, rocks, lapidaries, Scottish jewellers , Cairngorm quartz , mountain, geology, and colourful stones
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Conference paper (unpublished)
"Guest Convenor" for: Sustainability Context & the Leach Pottery’s Journey and Ideologies & Frameworks symposiums
A single conference delivered online in two parts, on the 22 and 29 January 2024, from 7.00 - 9.00pm, exploring the meaning of sustainability in the context of ceramic practice in 2024. Recognising that ‘sustainability’ occupies multiple definitions, narratives, and actions in the ceramic community, this conference is a timely...Rothwell, Sarah
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Conference paper (unpublished)
Conference Session 3: A United Kingdom?
We live in an age of division and discord, with many communities riven by political differences, social inequalities and, in some cases, conflict and its legacy. This conference will explore the role of museums as important shared spaces, where differences can be ethically discussed and represented, and areas of commonality...Giblin, John ; Williams, Nia ; Mitchell, William