PostingBehind the Scenes at the Museum

Ever since Katy stopped long periods of crying inconsolably, days out have become good fun.

This Sunday afternoon at the National Museum of Scotland I actually had a chance to take in some details of what we were seeing. I really enjoyed Scotland Transformed on Level 3 of the Museum of Scotland building.

I was tickled to read that the first written mention of the word "golf" occurred in 1457, when an Act of Parliament banned the sport because it was interfering with archery practice.

The café in the wonderful atrium – "like a giant Victorian conservatory or miniature Crystal Palace," in J's words - is a visual and culinary delight. J started dropping hints about its sage scones and Lawrence cake early this morning. Even the new menu that's changed sage to oregano isn't enough to bother him. Lots of mums meet here mid-week and at weekends the place is packed with the full parental complement.

I love the airy lightness, cream-and-gold décor, view up to the glass roof, tiled floor, totem pole, clock that chimes every quarter of an hour and goldfish in two coin-strewn pools.

Posted 11 March 2007 20:53

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