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...
Korean Porcelain Vase Seaboard Centre In 1872, thirty-year-old John Ross was sent by the Scottish United Presbyterian Mission to northeast China, where he founded the Dongguan Church in Shenyang and became acquainted with traders from Korea. John Ross is a very...
South Korean Map Seaboard Centre This map of Pyongan Province in South Korea dates back to the early 1800s. It is part of the Seaboard Centre collection because of long-standing connections between the area of Easter Ross and Christians in present-day South Korea. ...
Brass Button Stick The Highlander’s Museum Button sticks were used to protect a soldier’s uniform whilst polishing the buttons, showing the high standards expected and the care taken with appearance. This button stick belonged to Private John Collins of...
