In 2018 the Museum of Edinburgh opened its new glass gallery. On display are over 180 pieces of exquisite glassware, all made in Edinburgh from the 1830s to the present day.
The glassware forms part of Museums & Galleries Edinburgh’s decorative art collection which is a Recognised Collection, making it one of 49 collections that have been recognised by the Scottish Government as being nationally significant to Scotland.
The glass collection contains all manner of beautiful cut and engraved glass – wine glasses, decanters, jugs, bowls, even a glass hat, sword and trumpet!
To mark the opening of the new gallery, and to share the glass collection with as many people as possible, a small display of Edinburgh Glass is now touring around Edinburgh City Libraries until summer 2019.
The display is currently at Blackhall Library, with further venues and dates scheduled as follows:
02 October – 13 November: Blackhall Library
13 November – 08 January: Corstorphine Library
08 January – 19 February: Colinton Library
19 February – 01 April: Oxgangs Library
01 April – 13 May: Newington Library
13 May – 24 June: Kirkliston Library
If you’d like to host the glass display at a library or community venue in Edinburgh please do get in touch by emailing ria.sloan@edinburgh.gov.uk.
Museums & Galleries Edinburgh Outreach 