‘The Head’, Bust of Neil GunnDunbeath Heritage Museum This bust of renowned Highland author Neil Gunn was created in 1964 by Juan Borgeas. At over half a metre tall, it is larger than life, perhaps intended as a reflection on Gunn’s significance as an author to the...
Iron Cross Brora Heritage Centre Warning – some people may find this object upsetting.It is not unusual to find medals and war memorabilia from a range of countries within British museums. The Iron Cross originated in Prussia during the Napoleonic Wars. However,...
Victoria CrossBrora Heritage Centre A Victoria Cross is the highest and most prestigious award of the British honours system, awarded to members of the British Armed Forces for valour in the presence of the enemy. However, this particular example is even more unusual...
Shinty HornBrora Heritage Centre To celebrate the birth of a son and heir to the Marquis and Marchioness of Stafford, a shinty match was played between a team from Clyne and a team drawn from Golspie on January 12th, 1829. A large crowd gathered to witness the...
Football Medal Brora Heritage Centre This medal was presented to Alexander ‘Alick’ Sutherland of Riverside, Brora, for his part in winning the Pattison Cup for two successive seasons (1903-04 and 1904-05) as a member of Brora Rangers Football Club. The Pattison Cup...
