‘Tissie’ DollHighland Museum of Childhood Tissie was one of the very first objects to be donated when the Highland Museum of Childhood was established. She is a beautiful example of an expensive, early Victorian doll. Her head and shoulders are made of papier-mâché,...
Soldier’s Letter, 1915Cromarty Courthouse Museum This letter reveals a moving story of kindness during the First World War, when Cromarty became a training base for the Army. A hutted camp was set up just outside of the town and also housed an army hospital. This...
Princess Mary Christmas Gift Fund Box Seaboard Centre This object tells us about daily life for a soldier in World War One. In October of 1914, Princess Mary set up a fund to raise money for Christmas gifts for the troops, sent in a tin. Most tins were intended for...
Teacup and SaucerGrantown Museum This ordinary-looking cup and saucer came from the Girl’s Club in Grantown-on-Spey, established during World War Two. The club’s original purpose was to knit blankets and warm items for troops at the Front, although it must also...
Medals Awarded to Janet Adams The Highlander’s Museum These medals were awarded to Janet Adams MBE, who served in the International Red Cross for over twenty years. The humanitarian organisation was founded to protect human life and alleviate suffering. She was...
