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Morning Curator Tour: Scotland’s First Warriors (August)

Join National Museums Scotland exhibition curator Dr Matthew Knight for an exclusive early morning tour of ‘Scotland’s First Warriors’.

Featuring the incredible Carnoustie Hoard, ‘Scotland’s First Warriors’ is a unique exhibition which will take you on a 4000-year journey to explore the origins and impact of conflict in prehistoric Scotland. Join them before normal opening hours to explore this special exhibition with its curator, Dr Matthew Knight, along with a member of the exhibition’s design team.

Providing in-depth knowledge of the exhibition displays and behind-the-scenes insights, this tour will enable you to explore the first signs of organised conflict, from the Neolithic (late Stone Age) through the Bronze Age and Iron Age to the Romans, and to discover how the exhibition was created by its designers from concept to installation. Mapping this story through over 200 objects, Matthew Knight will consider key questions raised by the exhibition, such as how and why people fought, the impact on communities, and the legacy of prehistoric conflict.

Dr Matthew Knight FSAScot is Senior Curator of Early Prehistory at National Museums Scotland and curator of ‘Scotland’s First Warriors’.

Good to know

• Doors will open at 9:30.
• Please arrive at the Tower Entrance for 9:40 where you will be met by a member of the Learning and Engagement team.
• This tour takes place before the museum opens to the general public. Attendees are welcome to explore the exhibition on their own after the tour finishes at 10:30.
• If you have any access requirements, please email them in advance of the tour at publicevents@nms.ac.uk

While Dig It! takes every opportunity to ensure that this information is accurate, we advise that you contact the event organiser before attending the event to avoid disappointment. As “39% of transport emissions come from cars” according to Net Zero Nation, Dig It! also encourages you to walk, wheel, cycle or use public transport to arrive at this event if possible.

Accessibility Information

Please visit the accessibility page for general access information for the National Museum of Scotland.

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