The new Scotland exhibition at the museum provides information that transcends the usual cliche: not just whiskey and bagpipes – goods

But what can a visitor expect? He could prepare himself for an exciting journey through the history of Scotland, which was first roamed by Stone Age hunters and gatherers 10,000 years ago. 5000 years old, Stone Age villages discovered on the northern Orkney Islands, but impressive castles, which are a must for every visitor to Scotland, are presented in impressive, large-format photographs. An arc is spread between the highlands, raised bogies and wild rugged beaches, linking the fascinating history of the wastelands to its interesting present.

Now Dobergmuseum – and this is where the exhibition is shown – would not have been Dobergmuseum if Dology, Geological History and Scotland’s flora and fauna had not been dealt with as well. And so the skull of a Colesian or a Scottish blackface ram can be seen. The oldest fossils on display that were found near the city of Rhine are around 400 million years old: mushrooms, algae, lichen, and land plants. The fossil fish of the Orkney Islands are only a few million young. In comparison, Manet’s skeleton, which was discovered in Dubar, looks “only” young, with an estimated age of 25 million years.

The replica of a Stone Age sacrificial site is particularly impressive for visitors. “In addition, landscape models with stone surrounds are shown,” Strauss says with a view of the exhibition. These models clearly show that astronomical and seasonal aspects play an important role, explains the museum director.

Long after the stone enclosure was built, about 2500 years ago, the Celts came into the region and shaped Scotland, which has retained its specialty to this day. Scotland still has its own parliament and national football team. And in times of Brexit, the call for independence is getting louder among the Scots…

The Scottish exhibition can be seen until 16 May 2021 during the normal opening hours of the museum.