Duff StretcherWest Highland Museum The stretcher was invented by Donald Duff (1893-1968) in 1944, and was used by Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team, whose patch includes Ben Nevis. Duff was a doctor, pioneer of Scottish mountain rescue, inventor, author, and the leader of...
Walking Boots Glencoe Folk Museum These walking boots would be considered essential for anyone enjoying the mountainous terrain in Glencoe and the surrounding area. They belonged to a Mrs Robinson, originally Katherine Clayson MacFarlane. Her husband, Rev Archibald...
Glencoe Stagecoach PosterGlencoe Folk Museum The stagecoach gave tourists a chance to see Glencoe. The Highlands was one of the first UK tourist destinations, with tours of the region beginning in earnest from the 1750s. At this time, war in Europe prevented the...
Coach Lamp Glencoe Folk Museum The Highlands was one of the first UK tourist destinations, with tours of the region beginning in earnest from the 1750s. At this time, war in Europe prevented the wealthier classes from partaking of the Grand Tour to expand their...
Slioch Outdoor JacketGairloch Museum The clothing company of Slioch takes its name from a mountain – giving us a clue about the type of clothing it made! Based in Poolewe, near Gairloch, the small business was set up by Mary and Jim Buchanan in 1982. At one point,...
