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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…

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…

A drip tray part of Timespan's collection

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.…

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

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

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

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

Sheep Welly

Laggan Stone

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

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