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Edinburgh Castle houses the National War Museum which hosts an exhibition Call To Arms until Ist February, 2009. From a 15th-century mercenary to an infantry soldier in today's army, this exciting new exhibition covers the bloody and important history of the men on the fighting front of Scotland's battlefields.
Examining 800 years of clothing, protection, weapons and tactics, Call To Arms highlights four archetypal Scottish fighting men: a 15th-century "Galloglaigh" roving mercenary, a 17th-century Highland warrior fighting for kith and clan, a 19th- century Scottish soldier employed by the British Army and today's soldier tackling the challenges of modern day warfare.
Jonathan Ferguson, Assistant Curator at the National War Museum, said: "Scotland has always had a fearsome reputation on the battlefield and while technology has unquestionably changed the way warfare has been conducted over the centuries, one thing remains constant: the importance of infantry in any conflict. Call To Arms reveals the lives, weapons and motivations of the 'boots on the ground' - your average Scottish fighting man."
The exhibition is free with admission to the castle - adult £11.00, child £5.50, concessions £9.00. |
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