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Roof Terrace Ching Ching Survival Welcome to the Victoria Cross of the Terrace lift Piper of Loos National Museum Scotland: A Changing Nation of Scotland Scotland: A Changing Nation With thousands of amazing objects across dozens of galleries, a lively programme of Benin Head events, special exhibitions and great places to Artistic eat and relax, the museum offers you a world Legacies Terrace lift of discovery on every floor. Art of Living Inspired Artistic Design for by Legacies Living Nature Survival CERN accelerating cavity Mackintosh Bookcase Enquire Industry and Empire Lift Enquire Design for Living Explore the museum Stair to Roof Terrace Levels 0–5 Discoveries Traditions in Sculpture Adventure Discover some of Scotland’s greatest Planet Energise Tower Restaurant achievements and the enormous impact of Scots around the world.

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