Hugh Miller Medal Cromarty Courthouse This medal gives us an insight into the interests and schooldays of George Innes, a Cromarty resident who went on to pursue a long career in education and civic affairs. It was awarded at Cromarty School for an essay on geology in...
Pilgrim Token Cromarty Courthouse Cromarty was on the pilgrimage route to the shrine of St Duthac in Tain. Pilgrims often carried small tokens to show that they were on a pilgrimage. These were often small lead bottles to hold Holy Water or lead fish that were sewn...
Crotal BellsCromarty Courthouse Crotal bells, also known as rumble bells, were used on horses and horse-drawn vehicles from the early medieval period. They were hung on the horse harness in order to tell other vehicles that they were coming and were therefore an...
Plaque from Cromarty Hospital Cromarty Courthouse At the end of the nineteenth century, a serious measles epidemic triggered demands for a local hospital in Cromarty. Measles is a highly contagious airborne virus, now prevented by vaccination but responsible for...
Advocate’s WigCromarty Courthouse This object gives us an insight into changing fashions. Wigs were first worn during the reign of King Charles II when they were essential for members of polite society, including judges and lawyers. Whilst the fashion for...
