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This leather-bound stalker’s telescope has been selected because of its association with the Highlands. It is a typical example of equipment ghillies…
This fine taxidermy specimen of a golden eagle came to the museum in 1940. There is no record as to when it was prepared, but our records show that…
This spinning wheel used for spinning thread or yarn from fibres was made in the French pattern, and was gifted to the West Highland Museum along with…
Charms were an integral part of Highland culture for centuries. There are a good variety of charms in the museum, covering everything from preventing…
The iconic Lochaber axe has been included in the gallery because it is still an important symbol of the area today, even appearing on the West…
This an early modern shoulder-belt plate that was found in 2015 by metal detectorists in the deserted township of Alisary. It is very rare because it…
This 18th century banner contains the Coat of Arms of MacDonald of Moidart. By tradition this is Clanranald’s Banner which was raised beside the…
This is one of the oldest medals in competitive shinty. Shinty, or camanachd as it is traditionally known in the Gaelic-speaking West Highlands, is an…
This Ben Nevis race medal was won by Lucy Cameron. She won the women’s race in 1902 in the record time of 2 hours and 3 minutes. The first competitive…