Thimble Grantown Museum Thimbles take us back to the days when sewing was a much more common pursuit. They protected the finger from being pricked or poked by a needle when sewing. Thimbles are not new. Archaeological excavations have found thimbles dating back over...
Commemorative TrowelGrantown Museum This trowel was used in a ceremony which marked the beginning of the building of the Victoria Christian institute for the young men and women of Grantown. It was completed in 1897 and funded by public subscription and a gift from...
Taxidermy OspreyGrantown Museum Fossil evidence shows that osprey had been in Scotland around twelve thousand years ago, at the start of the Mesolithic period. However, during the nineteenth century, this migratory bird was hunted to the point of extinction in Great...
Egg BoxGrantown Museum This egg box comes from a croft near Grantown. It was used to transport eggs by train down to cities to feed people who had limited access to fresh food. There was a system of stamps that meant egg boxes could find their way back home. Roll...
SnowshoesGrantown Museum Snowshoes are specialized outdoor gear for walking over snow. Their large footprint reduces the pressure per area from the user’s weight and stops them sinking into the snow. Adjustable bindings attach them to appropriate winter...
