From Castles to Camels: Scottish Silver with George Dalgleish - May Talk & Supper Club
30th May 2025
Location: Mount Stuart
From Castles to Camels: Scottish Silver with George Dalgleish - May Talk & Supper Club
The Annandale Bowl & Stand c.1725-6 - The Bute Collection at Mount Stuart.
Join us on Friday 30th May for a fascinating introduction to Scottish silver, its makers, and its marks, with the legendary silver specialist, George Dalgleish.
Silver vessels have been made and used in Scotland since the Roman times, but it is only since the 15th century, with the arrival of hallmarks, that we can identify who made what and where. George will try to unravel the mysteries of hallmarks, assaying and alloying, while also looking at some of the fascinating characters who practiced this highly skilled craft in burghs across Scotland.
The Bute Collection at Mount Stuart holds a remarkable collection of Scottish silver, and we are delighted to be welcoming George to Mount Stuart for a riveting evening focusing on the Bute Collection's unique Scottish silver treasures.
About our May Speaker
George was born in Galashiels and educated at Edinburgh University, where he graduated with an MA in Scottish Historical Studies. He joined the staff of the then National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland in 1980, becoming Keeper of the Scottish History and Archaeology Department in National Museums Scotland. He oversaw the creation of the Scottish 18th and 19th century displays of the National Museum of Scotland and curated the exhibitions Silver: Made in Scotland in 2008 and Mary Queen of Scots. He retired in 2016.
He was an expert advisor to the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art and is currently a Member of the Incorporation of Goldsmiths of the City of Edinburgh, a member of the Convenery of Incorporated Trades of Edinburgh, a Governor of the Edinburgh Trades Fund and a Trustee of the Abbotsford Trust. His special interests include Scottish ceramics, clocks, Jacobite relics, pewter and silver on which he has published extensively.
George Dalgleish
Event Information
- The event takes place at Mount Stuart House, postcode PA20 9LR
- Parking is available at the main House, please follow signage for coach and accessible parking
- Doors open at 5:00pm for a 5:30pm talk start
- Visitors with special access requirements should contact the Mount Stuart team in advance to make arrangements e: contactus@mountstuart.com
- Current Mount Stuart Members are entitled to a discounted ticket rate for the talk, please select the Mount Stuart Member option when booking
Tickets - coming soon!
- 5:30pm Talk
- 6:45pm Supper Club
