The exhibition comprises an extensive collection of materials, ranging from paintings, books, charts and photos to artifacts, bagpipes and even goblets. It commemorates the contributions of Scots to the discovery and early exploration of Australia through to their contributions in areas such as industry and the artistic world. Even Mary MacKillop had a Scottish heritage!
There isn't very much about the role of golf, but I didn't regard that as much of a loss. However, it did have David Syme and Simon Fraser looking at each other, notwithstanding their reputed fall-out over protectionism.
At the entrance to the display is an explanation of the new Ballarat tartan! This features prominently on the publicity. It has only recently been officially recognised, but apparently new tartans can still be accredited. The colours in it are grey for the basalt Ballarat is built
on, blue and white for the Eureka flag and yellow for the gold mined
in Ballarat. Overall, it's a bit drab, but perhaps this is rather appropriate for this part of the world.
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