Pictish Stone – Grave SlabGroam House Museum This Pictish stone gives us important information about people from the period 1000 to 1500 years ago. Many such large stones have been found across the north half of Scotland. The name Picts, meaning painted people,...
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...
Mackenzie MonumentTarbat Discovery Centre This large monument stands in the graveyard at Tarbat Discovery Centre. Modelled as a traditional tomb, the ‘doorway to Heaven’ is flanked by Corinthian pillars and sits below a skull and bones frieze. This...
General Service Medal with Clasps for Palestine and Malaya The Highlanders’ Museum This object helps us understand Scotland’s role in the British empire. It is a General Service Medal, awarded to soldiers who fought across the world between 1918 and 1962....
Mackenzie PlaqueTarbat Discovery Centre Content warning. Some visitors may find this object upsetting. This memorial plaque was placed by Sir John Mackenzie and commemorates William Mackenzie and his wife. William was minister to the parish of Tarbat from 1638 to...
