Snuff Box from KhartoumThe Highlanders’ Museum Snuff was a powdered form of tobacco, sniffed through the nose. It was often taken by the more elite members of society, whilst lower classes tended to smoke tobacco. It was once believed to have medicinal...
Drum Major’s MaceThe Highlanders’ Museum This intriguing object is a silver mace that was used by a Drum Major in the army – this is the person who leads the drums in a military band. It is a symbol of music and disciplined attitudes within the...
Australian BoomerangThe Highlanders’ Museum This boomerang was presented to the Queen’s Own Highlanders by the 16th Battalion, the Royal Western Australia Regiment, in 1969. It is a symbol of international friendship between the regiments, particularly...
Captured Russian DrumThe Highlanders’ Museum This bronze-coloured drum was captured from the Russian Army by the 79th Regiment at the Battle of Alma during the Crimean War. In this war, the Russians were fighting against four major European powers in response to...
Ethiopian Shield taken from the Battle of MaqdalaThe Highlanders’ Museum This object helps us understand Scotland’s role in the British Empire. Many museums contain objects that were collected in circumstances not considered acceptable by today’s...
