Loan boxes are currently free of charge and can be borrowed for a 4 week period. Boxes must be collected from and returned to Inverness Museum and Art Gallery's premises.
Boxes contain a range of objects, activity suggestions and other resources. For bookings or further information, please contact inverness.museum@highlifehighland.com .
Themes
Crofting
Crofting is small scale farming and making a living from a piece of land. Crofts were found in most areas across the highlands.
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Early People
Early people refers to those who lived in Scotland during the stone age. The stone ages covers 4000-2000 BC.
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Medieval Life
Medieval Life helps interpret what everyday life was like in Scotland during the medieval period. The medieval period covered includes 1000-1285.
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The Picts
The Picts refers to the people who inhabited Scotland between AD80-399. They were known for their spectacular hillforts, mysterious carvings and beautiful jewellery.
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Roman Life
Learn about Roman life and where they went in Scotland. The Romans could be found in Britain from AD43-410.
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Victorian Life
Explore life for the Victorians in the Highlands. Victorians refers to the people who lived during the the reign of Queen Victoria, 1837-1901.
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Vikings
Discover who the Vikings were and what life was like for them when they came to Scotland. The Vikings first came to Scotland in the 700s.
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World Wars
Explore what life was like during World War I (1914-1919) and Word War II (1939-1945).
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Taxidermy
We have a range of taxidermy animals that allow viewing at close range
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House of Memories loans boxes
Household reminiscence
A range of household items dating from the 1950s to the 1980s.
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Toys
A range of retro toys, from Punch and Judy and Meccano!
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