| SCOTS IN EDINBURGH - From the Vaults - Whisky and Scots |
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From Thursday, 07 May 2009 To Friday, 26 June 2009 Every day |
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A rare chance to see the history of Scotland's national drink told from the treasures in the National Archives of Scotland. Highlights include the earliest document to mention whisky from 1494 and the book in which the dying poet Robert Burns signed for his salary as an exciseman in 1796. The exhibition will be accompanied by specially loaned objects relating to the history of Scotch Whisky.
Map of Scotch Whisky Regions: Ref 9
To see more Whisky Month events click here.
Further information: Homecoming Scotland 2009
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Location: National Archives of Scotland, West Register House, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH2, Scotland
Contact: National Archives of Scotland 00441315351400 |
| http://www.nas.gov.uk - Entry to this event if free. |