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Download the Tour Pack Here Quest for the Three Kingdoms Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites This fascinating story, spanning more than a hundred years beginning in 1688 explores one dynasty, the Stuarts, divided into two courts by religion, politics and war, each fighting for the throne of three kingdoms: Scotland, England and Ireland. Exhibition Curators Defeated and forced into exile, four Jacobite kings became David Forsyth is Principal Curator of Medieval – pawns in a much wider European political game. Despite Early Modern Collections in the Scottish History mounting five Jacobite challenges they never regained their & Archaeology Department at National Museums Scotland. He leads a curatorial team responsible throne. By the late 18th century their influence and power had for collecting and researching the material culture eroded, support in Europe evaporated, and the Jacobite cause of Scotland from c.1100 – c.1750. lay in ruins. However, the romance of the Jacobite legend endured, and over the ensuing centuries the Jacobite kings David has extensive experience in the research and curation of exhibitions and permanent galleries within have been immortalised by writers, painters and poets. National Museums Scotland, and has lectured and published on the juxtaposition of Scotland’s material culture and social and cultural history. Maureen Barrie is Exhibitions Officer at National Museums Scotland. Maureen has worked on several The Jacobite story is incredibly compelling. It has major critically acclaimed exhibitions including had an enduring and romantic fascination for many Catherine the Great, an Enlightened Empress in generations, from Sir Walter Scott’s novels, Waverley 2012 and Mary, Queen of Scots in 2013 with and Rob Roy, to the current Outlander TV series. David Forsyth. This exhibition will challenge the myths and misconceptions surrounding this turbulent episode in British history. Spanning three centuries, spectacular treasures from National Museums Scotland’s Publication collections will be brought together to present a story more layered and complex than even the romantic Showcasing a magnificent collection of Jacobite The exhibition is accompanied by two publications, Jacobite legend. treasures, and featuring comprehensive historical Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites, an exhibition and material cultural research, the exhibition provides catalogue edited by David Forsyth, and an 80 page a broad European perspective of more than a hundred souvenir guide, edited by Maureen Barrie and years of political and military strife. David Forsyth. Objects from National Museums Scotland’s collections include rarely-seen costume and textiles, Jacobite glass, jewellery and tokens of loyalty, and weaponry used by both sides at the last battle on British soil – Specifications the Battle of Culloden in 1746. • Available for hire from March 2018. • Around 80 objects from National Museums Highlights include Bonnie Prince Charlie’s exquisite Scotland collections. silver travelling canteen, found in the Jacobite • Includes exhibition text, two short films and baggage wagons when they fled Culloden. A tartan a selection of graphics and images for use. frock coat associated with Bonnie Prince Charlie, his • Requires 300–400 squares metres and shield and his broad sword presented to him in Rome. secure display cases. National Museums Scotland Scottish Charity, No. SC011130 We create inspiring and memorable visitor experiences. Through our touring exhibitions we offer our internationally important collection and diverse research to a broader range of audiences, revealing the many fascinating stories these objects tell. For more information contact Touring Exhibitions Nomad Exhibitions National Museums Scotland Wishart’s Warehouse Chambers Street 18 Shore Place Edinburgh EH1 1JF Edinburgh EH6 6SW United Kingdom United Kingdom [email protected] [email protected] +44 (0)131 247 4284 +44 (0)131 554 7801.
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