Terence Cuneo, ‘Anduki Landing – Brunei’The Highlanders’ Museum This painting of a tropical scene helps shed light on the role of British Army soldiers sent overseas. It depicts a moment from 1962, when the Queen’s Own Highlanders landed at Anduki...
Rhino Hide Shield from SomaliaNairn Museum This oval shield is from Somalia. Made of rhino hide, it has six metal bosses, with one missing, secured by rings at the rear of the shield. But how did this unusual object come to be in Nairn Museum? During the height of...
Portrait of James MathesonCromarty Courthouse Museum The portraits of James Matheson and his nephew Alexander show examples of men who became very wealthy through trade during the time of the British empire. Their trade was centred on China and India. It included...
Regimental BeltHighland Museum of Childhood This leather belt shows clear evidence of wear. It belonged to a member of the 107th Bengal Regiment of Foot. This British infantry regiment is now associated with controversy as it was raised by the East India Company in...
MacLeod Family MemorialTarbat Discovery Centre Tarbat Discovery centre is home to this large, outdoor marble and stone memorial to the MacLeod family. It names Patrick and William MacLeod, sons of Donald MacLeod Esquire of Geanies, who died aged 32 and 28...
