Diorama of the Glencoe MassacreGlencoe Folk Museum Content warning. Some visitors may find this object upsetting. In February 1692, the MacDonald clansfolk of Glencoe were massacred when they failed to pledge their allegiance to the new monarchs William III and Mary...
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...
Oxter KnifeUllapool Museum The sgian dubh, or oxter knife, is a small single-edged knife, worn as part of traditional Scottish dress with a kilt. It was traditionally used for food, cutting materials, and also for protection. Over time it has become more decorative...
Otter BoardUllapool Museum An otter board is an ingenious device used for fishing. By using the current of the water, the otter board would be able to move across the river, pulling the fishing line behind it, from which would be trailing a series of ‘snells’ – short...
Collection of Birds’ EggsGairloch Museum This collection of birds’ eggs was assembled by a local hotel owner called Mr Clark between 1905 and 1910. The eggs were collected along the shore of Loch Gairloch. At the time, the shores were much quieter and birds...
