Past Exhibitions

Designer Notes
12th July - 2nd September 2007

Our summer 2007 exhibition traced the development of Scottish banknote design, from 1696 to the present day. On display were such rarities as 'trial' and un-adopted designs, together with original artwork for the banknotes we carry every day in our pockets.

Royalty and writers, landscapes and landmarks . . . all have adorned Scottish banknotes over the past 300 years.

Some Distance From The Sun
Video art by Dalziel + Scullion
1st - 15th April 2007

This film is one of a number of works, in a variety of media, commissioned by HBOS for its newly refurbished headquarters. It plays continuously in the main part of the building, but was also shown in the Museum during Easter 2007.

Some Distance From The Sun examines the evolution of plant life on earth, from simple algae through to complex flowering and fruiting plants. Apart from the extraordinary beauty of its subject matter, the film challenges our thinking about the very nature of plants, and their place in the world.

Banking and Ballet
12th Dec 2006 - 14th Jan 2007

This small exhibition was hosted by the Museum to coincide with Scottish Ballet's 2006/2007 production of Cinderella. This was one of a series of bank-sponsored productions, which also includes The Nutcracker, The Snowman and Aladdin.

On display were a number of star objects including Sleeping Beauty's tutu, by Jasper Conran - one of Britain's most talented fashion designers. Also displayed were the wild bird masks from the 1978 Scottish Ballet production of Cinderella.