Photograph of the Ballachulish Escapees from German-occupied FranceGlencoe Folk Museum This photo shows three friends from Ballachulish, Sandy MacDonald, Ginger Wilson, and Willie Kemp (left to right). The three men served in France during World War Two, along with...
Belt Buckle and ButtonGlencoe Folk Museum These ordinary-looking objects are actually very special on account of once belonging to Sandy MacDonald, one of three men who made a daring and dangerous escape from German-occupied France in 1940. The men took a great...
Drum Major’s MaceThe Highlanders’ Museum This intriguing object is a silver mace that was used by a Drum Major in the army – this is the person who leads the drums in a military band. It is a symbol of music and disciplined attitudes within the...
Australian BoomerangThe Highlanders’ Museum This boomerang was presented to the Queen’s Own Highlanders by the 16th Battalion, the Royal Western Australia Regiment, in 1969. It is a symbol of international friendship between the regiments, particularly...
Gas Mask for a BabyUllapool Museum In 1938, the British government handed out gas masks for everyone in the event that the Germans dropped poison gas bombs on Britain. These were carried by people throughout the day. This gas mask was designed to hold a baby. The...
