National Museum of Scotland In-App Audio Tour: Exploring the World History

The National Museum of Scotland is Scotland’s most visited attraction, welcoming over two million visitors in 2019. Its extensive collection of more than twelve million objects spans natural history, world cultures, and Scottish heritage. With this in-app audio tour, you can explore the museum without getting lost, following a guided path to discover its most significant highlights. The tour begins in the Grand Gallery, a spectacular space showcasing the museum’s architectural beauty. Visitors can choose from three main paths: Natural World, World Cultures, and Scottish History and Archaeology. Along the way, you will meet Dolly the Sheep and learn about her role in scientific history, as well as the broader story of animal cloning.

In the Natural World galleries, you will admire the diversity of life, from the enormous prehistoric T. Rex skeleton to the rare Scottish wildcat. The World Cultures section transports visitors across the globe, revealing African masquerade masks, Arctic survival materials, and traditions from Pacific islands. Scottish History and Archaeology galleries cover centuries of Scotland’s past, featuring relics connected to Mary Queen of Scots, the iconic Lewis chessmen, and the mysterious Arthur’s Seat coffins. This audio tour allows you to explore independently, gain insights into the objects on display, and understand their historical and cultural significance. Visitors will leave with a richer appreciation of Scotland’s natural, cultural, and historical treasures.