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...
Shinty Ball and StickGlencoe Folk Museum Shinty is a traditional Highland sport which has an important part within Highland community. Often played on festival days, it allowed different neighbouring communities to compete against each other. Emigrants took the...
