Carpet BeaterHighland Museum of Childhood Carpet beaters were commonly used before the advent of vacuum cleaners. They were an effective way to keep floor coverings clean, although required much more physical hard work. It was only from the 1940s that carpets began...
Flying Round the British Empire Board GameHighland Museum of Childhood ‘Flying Round the British Empire’ is a good example of colonial propaganda. The expansion of the British empire was not welcomed by all members of society and was marked by violence....
Photographs of Private James IngramThe Highlanders’ Museum Nowadays we are more used to seeing people with a range of physical impairments taking part in sport. However, at the time these photos were taken, such activity was more unusual. They show Private James...
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...
Ross Ledger StoneTarbat Discovery Centre In the graveyard at Tarbat Discovery Centre, this tomb commemorates a local family. George Ross Tacksman of Fearne, his wife Margaret Hughan and their children are all memorialised together. Margaret died in 1741 and the...
