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Behind the scenes of an exhibition

A person arranging small historic medical objects inside a glass display case in a museum gallery.

Health, wealth and happiness

A reflection on the final exhibition and the stories behind historic healthcare in the Highlands.

Jun 06, 2022
A display area with two mannequins in historic uniforms and a large wooden pharmacy cabinet filled with bottles and medical items.

The Final Touches: Installing the Exhibition

A look behind the scenes as the final touches are added to a new museum exhibition.

Apr 21, 2022
An old, worn book tied with a white fabric ribbon, resting on white tissue paper for support.

Moving on up: The objects make their way to Inverness.

A look at how museum objects are safely packed and transported for an upcoming exhibition.

Mar 07, 2022
A small glass bottle filled with white tablets and sealed with a cork, labelled “Sodium Citrate.”

Is it safe for me to touch that? A study in correct object handling.

A behind-the-scenes look at object handling while preparing historic medical items for exhibition.

Jan 24, 2022