“The material landscapes of Scotland’s jewellery craft.” Saturday 1st November 2025

Dr Sarah Laurenson, Principal Curator & Head of Modern and Contemporary History at National Museums Scotland will give a talk based on her recent extensively researched and beautifully illustrated book on Scotland’s jewellery. Whilst fine jewellery will be illustrated, the talk will also explore how jewellers sourced and used a range of materials from Scotland’s varied natural landscape: precious gold and silver, sparking crystals and colourful agates, freshwater pearls and shells. A most interesting and colourful journey into the world of Scottish jewellery is assured.