MarblesHighland Museum of Childhood Childhood was quite different in the 1950s than it is today! Children had far fewer toys, particularly as the country emerged from the privations and rationing of World War Two. During that time, factories, materials, and labour...
Cabbage Patch DollHighland Museum of Childhood Cabbage Patch Kids dolls were one of the most sought-after toys of the 1980s. They came in a range of styles with different hair colours, costumes, and accessories. Each individual doll came with a certificate of...
Fisher Price Chatter TelephoneHighland Museum of Childhood This iconic 1980s toy is still available to buy today – it became popular again after featuring in the Toy Story films. The original version had a wooden body with plastic wheels, eyes, receiver, and...
Rhino Hide Shield from SomaliaNairn Museum This oval shield is from Somalia. Made of rhino hide, it has six metal bosses, with one missing, secured by rings at the rear of the shield. But how did this unusual object come to be in Nairn Museum? During the height of...
Hoof FungusGlencoe Folk Museum This hoof fungus, or fomes fomentarius, is found growing in the Highlands on silver birch trees. Its name comes from its unusual shape, like a horse’s hoof. This particular example was intended for making shinty balls, more usually...
