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Two oval miniature portraits in matching, plain gold frames. On the left is a man wearing a blue velvet jacket and a long wig of brown curls. On the right is a lady wearing pearls in her hair and a lacey dress with a low scoop neckline. These are the parents of Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie).
James Francis Stuart and Maria Clementina Sobieska

Discover more with these downloadable resources

These downloadable, printable leaflets and information sheets are inspired by displays in the museum.  If you are visiting the museum, scan the QR codes you will find throughout the displays or click the links below to view and download resources in PDF format.

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A small lump of rock, irregular in shape, formed from stripes or bands of light and dark grey. There is a round museum label on one side.

Highland geology timeline

Trace 4.6 billion years of Highland geological history, from ancient rocks to Ice Age landscapes

The exterior curve of a concrete building with a glass entrance and older clock tower in the background.

The age of fishes

Explore fossil fish from the Devonian period and learn how they shaped life on Earth

A large, triangular shaped stone with a smooth, brown surface. A line drawing of a wolf has been carved into the surface. One of the back legs and the end of the tail are missing.

The Picts (English version)

Discover the Picts’ art, symbols, and craftsmanship through carved stones, animal motifs, and fine metalwork

A large, triangular shaped stone with a smooth, brown surface. A line drawing of a wolf has been carved into the surface. One of the back legs and the end of the tail are missing.

The Picts (Gaelic version)

Discover the Picts’ art, symbols, and craftsmanship through carved stones, animal motifs, and fine metalwork

The exterior curve of a concrete building with a glass entrance and older clock tower in the background.

A pound of pepper: medieval recipes

Try authentic medieval dishes with modern adaptations, from mussel soup to gingerbread and hearty stews

A rectangular document laid flat except for the bottom edge which folds upwards and has three tags for wax seals hanging from it. Two of the seals are missing but the centre seal is a round blob of deep red wax. The document is covered in narrow rows of handwriting.

Medieval charters

Learn how charters shaped Inverness, granting rights, land, and privileges to burgesses and communities

An ink drawing of a large rectangular fort with a wall around, sited on top of a hill with a view down to the town, which has a river winding through it. There is a bridge with seven arches crossing the river and a hilly landscape in the background.

A history of Inverness Castle

Discover the fascinating history of Inverness Castle, from its medieval origins to modern restoration

Two oval miniature portraits in matching, plain gold frames. On the left is a man wearing a blue velvet jacket and a long wig of brown curls. On the right is a lady wearing pearls in her hair and a lacey dress with a low scoop neckline. These are the parents of Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie).

Triumphs and tragedies: Stuart family tree

Explore the Stuart dynasty’s family connections, royal marriages, and intriguing historical facts

Two oval miniature portraits in matching, plain gold frames. On the left is a man wearing a blue velvet jacket and a long wig of brown curls. On the right is a lady wearing pearls in her hair and a lacey dress with a low scoop neckline. These are the parents of Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie).

Triumphs and tragedies: stories of the Stuarts

Learn how portraits reveal the lives, power, and personalities of the Stuart monarchs and their circle

Two oval miniature portraits in matching, plain gold frames. On the left is a man wearing a blue velvet jacket and a long wig of brown curls. On the right is a lady wearing pearls in her hair and a lacey dress with a low scoop neckline. These are the parents of Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie).

Portrait miniatures

Uncover the history of portrait miniatures and the artistry behind these tiny treasures

A group of antique silver items, including an inkwell with polished stone lid, a heart brooch, a pair of oval salt dishes, a sugar sifter, a punch ladle with a very long handle and a pair of rectangular shoe buckles. Set against a plain white background.

Inverness silver

Explore Inverness silversmith traditions, makers’ marks, and unique Highland styles from the 17th–19th centuries

A snuff mull, which is a vessel made from the tip of a cow horn curled up in a spiral, with a lid over the end. The lid has a silver hinge shaped like a thistle and there is a round jewel of polished pink agate in the centre.

Snuff: a rough guide

Learn the origins, cultural history, and revival of snuff, plus its health risks and curious rituals

A snuff mull, which is a vessel made from the tip of a cow horn curled up in a spiral, with a lid over the end. The lid has a silver hinge shaped like a thistle and there is a round jewel of polished pink agate in the centre.

Snuff tales

Discover quirky stories and historical anecdotes about snuff-taking traditions, famous snuffers, and unusual customs

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