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...
Spyglass Belonging to Major John CameronThe Highlanders’ Museum A spyglass is a small telescope. This example was used for observation by volunteer battalions of the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders. It shows that volunteer battalions were an important...
Box of Civil Defence BadgesCromarty Courthouse Museum During World War Two, there was a collective feeling across the country of a need to contribute to the war effort. However, many people were unable to partake in active service for a range of reasons. The Civil...
Marquetry BoxWest Highland Museum This box is notable for its marquetry – inlaid work made using small pieces of different coloured wood. It was made by a German Prisoner of War at Kinlochleven prisoner camp during the First World War. The camp was operational from...
Prison Keys Cromarty Courthouse These prison keys have a ‘Naval patrol house’ label. They give us an insight into events in Cromarty during World War One. In 1914, the ground floor of the Courthouse, including the prison cells, was requisitioned by the Royal Navy as...
