A moment for: topaz It’s shiny ✨ It’s strong 💪 It’s found in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 November’s birthstone is sturdy and beautiful 💎 Topaz is one of the few traditional gemstones that can be found in Scotland. It occurs in the last phases of crystallisation of Scottish granites - particularly in the Cairngorms and Arran. Find out more from our Earth Systems collection on our website ➡️ : https://www.nms.ac.uk/collections/departments/natural-sciences/earth-systems | National Museums Scotland

An otherworldly artwork has appeared 🧚 'Faerie Bust 2' by artist Claire Partington is now on display in the National Museum of Scotland. This work is part of a series that was inspired by Scottish myths and folklore. Claire often uses modern references in her sculptures, dressing her characters in contemporary clothing and jewellery. In doing this, the artist wants the viewer to see themselves when they look at the work, or perhaps someone they know 👀 Find it on display in the Making and Creat