Rocking HorseHighland Museum of Childhood This beautiful Victorian rocking horse would once have belonged to a lucky child. Children from wealthier homes had childhoods that more closely resembled those of children today. They had access to a wider range of toys and...
Cabbage Patch DollHighland Museum of Childhood Cabbage Patch Kids dolls were one of the most sought-after toys of the 1980s. They came in a range of styles with different hair colours, costumes, and accessories. Each individual doll came with a certificate of...
Fisher Price Chatter TelephoneHighland Museum of Childhood This iconic 1980s toy is still available to buy today – it became popular again after featuring in the Toy Story films. The original version had a wooden body with plastic wheels, eyes, receiver, and...
World War One Civilian PassCromarty Courthouse Museum This object gives us an insight into daily life during World War One. At that time, Cromarty was a restricted military area, meaning that the civilian population was controlled in their movements. Everybody had to...
Knife from FishertownNairn Museum This Shellbert knife was used for shelling mussels and similar shellfish for bait. The Fishwives of Fishertown, Nairn carried out an extremely important role within the community. In the days, when a great deal of fishing was...
