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Located in Port Charlotte, the museum houses a large and fascinating collection of objects, books, photographs and stories all illustrative of life in Islay from prehistoric to recent times.

A brick from the Bowmore Parish (Round) Church. Removed during repairs. Note the paw prints of a dog and a cat.

A brick from the Bowmore Parish (Round) Church. Removed during repairs. Note the paw prints of a dog and a cat.

One of four quoits in the Museum’s collection. The aim of the game is to throw your quoit at a peg some distance away with the winner being the person who had their quoit encircle the peg or land nearest to it.

One of four quoits in the Museum’s collection. The aim of the game is to throw your quoit at a peg some distance away with the winner being the person who had their quoit encircle the peg or land nearest to it.

Bronze Age mandible.

Bronze Age mandible.

Found in Gruinart on the north of Islay and dating from the Neolthic period or the early Bronze Age, this macehead would originally have been mounted on a shaft. Creating the macehead would have been a very time-consuming process, boring the hole…

Found in Gruinart on the north of Islay and dating from the Neolthic period or the early Bronze Age, this macehead would originally have been mounted on a shaft. Creating the macehead would have been a very time-consuming process, boring the hole…

3D model of a skull found at Skriðuklaustur monastery, affectionately known as Petur by museum staff.

Skull found during excavations at Skriðuklaustur monastery. Located at the museum at Skriðuklaustur and affectionately known as Petur.

Laggan Stone

Sheep Welly

This fragment was found in 1896, built into a retaining wall at the side of the road near Abernethy. The stone is part of a cross shaft, and at some date has been partly defaces with the sculpted design removed from both broad faces. On one side…

This fragment, which probably come from a tenth-century cross-shaft, was found in 1957 int he window frame of a house in the east of the village. The design on the front face of the stone is in complex relief,. There are two rows of figures visible,…

This fragment comprises the upper part of a tenth-century cross-shaft, sculptures in relief, and was found int he jamb of a cottage doorway, about 1890. One one side, the upper half of the design shows part of the Crucifixion scene, with the…

Amphora handle in sandy buff ware stamped with name of the Scimniano Estate which produced olive oil and was located in what is now Andalusia. Carpow legionary fortress excavation, Abernethy, Perth and Kinross. This object is currently in the McManus…

Amphora handle in sandy buff ware stamped with name of the Scimniano Estate which produced olive oil and was located in what is now Andalusia. Carpow legionary fortress excavation, Abernethy, Perth and Kinross. This object is currently in the McManus…

Inscribed fragment, surviving letters M P, E, S and part F. The letters were once painted red. The original panel was more than five metres long and was placed over the East gate of the fort. Carpow legionary fortress excavation, Abernethy, Perth and…

Inscribed fragment, surviving letters M P, E, S and part F. The letters were once painted red. The original panel was more than five metres long and was placed over the East gate of the fort. Carpow legionary fortress excavation, Abernethy, Perth and…

A dog about the size of a fox walked across this tile before it was completely dry. Excavation, Carpow legionary fortress, Abernethy, Perth and Kinross. This object is currently in the McManus Museum.

A dog about the size of a fox walked across this tile before it was completely dry. Excavation, Carpow legionary fortress, Abernethy, Perth and Kinross. This object is currently in the McManus Museum.

Objects from Perth Museum's Collection. Perth Museum opened its doors on Saturday 30 March 2024 after a £27 million redevelopment project. This world-class cultural and heritage attraction highlights the fascinating objects and stories that put Perth…

So-called Celtic stone head, found in Beech Hill place, Coupar Angus, Perthshire. Possibly early first millennium AD. From the collection of Perth Museum & Art Gallery, Perth & Kinross Council. accession: PERGM 1992.503

So-called Celtic stone head, found in Beech Hill place, Coupar Angus, Perthshire. Possibly early first millennium AD. From the collection of Perth Museum & Art Gallery, Perth & Kinross Council. accession: PERGM 1992.503

A carved stone found at Glenfoot, Abernethy. Probably dating to the first half of the first millennium AD. From the Collection of Perth Museum & Art Gallery, Perth & Kinross Council. accession number: PERGM: 1997.432 230 x 555 x 370mm

A carved stone found at Glenfoot, Abernethy. Probably dating to the first half of the first millennium AD. From the Collection of Perth Museum & Art Gallery, Perth & Kinross Council. accession number: PERGM: 1997.432 230 x 555 x 370mm

Incised Pictish stone with ogham inscriptions, from Inchyra, St Madoes, Perthshire. From the collection of Perth Museum & Art Gallery, Perth & Kinross Council. accession number: PERGM 5/1945 1630x 450x100mm

Incised Pictish stone with ogham inscriptions, from Inchyra, St Madoes, Perthshire. From the collection of Perth Museum & Art Gallery, Perth & Kinross Council. accession number: PERGM 5/1945 1630x 450x100mm

The Museum of Abernethy was opened in May 2000 by Magnus Magnusson. The Museum has held the Visit Scotland four stars award since 2001. The building, which stands within the lands of the old Culdees monastery, dates from the eighteenth century.…

A drip tray part of Timespan's collection

Timespan is a cultural organisation in Helmsdale, Sutherland in the Far North of Scotland. It offers a high quality venue with a museum, contemporary art gallery, archive, shop and cafe. Established in 1986, Timespan has developed from a community…

South Uist Historical Society (Comunn Eachdraidh Uibhist a Deas) was formed in 1989. Their accredited museum at Kildonan, which is run in partnership with Urras Eachdraidh Uibhist a Deas (South Uist Historical Trust), hosts permanent displays…