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Anzio

Lance Corporal Leigh of the Seaforth Highlanders during the Italian campaign, February 1944.

Caen

The 7th Seaforth Highlanders waiting to advance, June 1944.

Goch

British tanks in Goch after its capture, February 1945.

Gothic Line

British forces advancing through the Gothic Line, September 1944.

North-West Europe 1940

Men of 2nd Seaforth Highlanders with a captured German anti-tank gun, May 1940.

North West Europe 1944-1945

The 7th Seaforth Highlanders advancing in Normandy, June 1944.

Odon

The 5/7th Gordon Highlanders in a defensive position, June 1944.

Reichswald

The 5/7th Gordon Highlanders in the Reichswald, February 1945.

Rhine

The 7th Seaforth Highlanders escort German prisoners captured during the Rhine Crossing, March 1945.

Rhineland

The 2nd Seaforth Highlanders in the Reichswald, February 1945.

Sferro Hills

Private Davies of 5th Seaforth Highlanders riding a captured German pack mule, August 1943.

Sicily 1943

Men of 2nd Seaforth Highlanders advancing along a road in Sicily, July 1943.

St. Omer-La Bassée

Men of 1st Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders digging trenches in France, November 1939.

St. Valéry-en-Caux

The British commander General Fortune just after surrendering to Erwin Rommel at St. Valery-en-Caux, June 1940.

Seaforth Highlander POW Side Drum

Side Drum - made for use by the Pipe Band formed by Prisoners of War. It bears the badge of the Seaforth Highlanders. Part of the Highlander’s Mueum…

Wool Jersey

Jersey made from scaps of wool by 2 Lt TD Scott, 4th Bn Seaforth Highlanders while a Prisoner of War.

Rifle - covered in marine silt

Rifle heavily encrusted in marine silt. Photographed in situ in custom display box.

Hitler's Despatch Box

Despatch box used by Adolf Hitler. Removed from the Bunker beneath the Chancellery in Berlin by Lieutenant Colonel I F Anderson OBE MC, Seaforth…

German 'Schu' Mine

German 'Schu' Mine used in the Italian campaign of 1944, captured by the 6th Bn Seaforth Highlanders. These small anti-personnel mines were…

Westray Heritage Center

Westray Heritage Centre is a four-star museum, archive and information centre in the island’s main village of Pierowall.

Sanday Heritage Centre

The Heritage Centre is situated in Lady Village in the formal Temperance Hall and was opened in May 2014. The main areas of display are Natural…

Rousay Heritage Centre

Situated just a stones throw away from the pier, in a building that also includes the ferry waiting room and toilets, is the Rousay Heritage Centre.…

Sgraffiato

Sgraffiato bowl hand painted in green and yellow. Incised design of a human figure possibly female. Byzantine wares produced on a large scale.…

Scapa Flow Museum, Temporary Exhibition

A tour of a temporary exhibit in Scapa Flow museum

Egg Box - North Uist

Part of Comann Eachdraidh Uibhist a Tuath (Historical Society of North Uist) heritage collection. North Uist Historical Society Known as CEUT, this…

Butter Churn

Part of Comann Eachdraidh Uibhist a Tuath (Historical Society of North Uist) heritage collection. North Uist Historical Society Known as CEUT, this…

WW1 Water Bottle

Part of Comann Eachdraidh Uibhist a Tuath (Historical Society of North Uist) heritage collection. North Uist Historical Society Known as CEUT, this…

Carved Head

Carved stone head of male figure. The hair and diadem are evident. Some damage noticeable around the facial features but in very good condition…

Samian Oil Lamp

Samian Ware oil lamp. Circular lamp with well preserved motif of an olive branch. Olive oil was most likely the type of oil used to fuel oil lamps in…

Unguentarium

Unguentarium produced from terracotta, thought to be used for carrying oil or perfume. Roman.

Stromness Museum

Stromness Museum is an independent museum based in Stromness, Orkney.

The New Shetland Museum and Archives at Hay's Dock, Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland, was officially opened on 31 May 2007 by HM Queen Sonja of Norway and…

Wideford Hill Chambered Cairn is an excellent example of Neolithic design and construction. It is well preserved, with a high central chamber and…

Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn is a Neolithic chambered cairn on Mainland, the main island of Orkney, Scotland, about 6 miles west of Kirkwall. It dates…

Scapa flow exhibition showing history during the First and Second World Wars

The Wick Heritage Museum can be found in a rather small, nondescript house near the harbour of the far north-Scotland town of Wick. But don't let its…

Site of Caen Highland Township, vacated as part of the 19th Century highland clearances

A former highland township. After the highland clearances 200 years ago just a few stones leave evidence of where life had been lived for thousands of…

Timespan is a cultural organisation in Helmsdale, Sutherland in the Far North of Scotland. It offers a high quality venue with a museum, contemporary…

Helmsdale is a village on the east coast of Sutherland, in the Highland council area of Scotland. The modern village was planned in 1814 to resettle…

View from summit of Stac Pollaidh

Isle Martin is an uninhabited island in Loch Broom, on the west coast of Scotland. It is the closest Summer Isles to Ullapool and has been the site of…

With some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in Scotland, Torridon is a magnet for walkers, geologists and naturalists. The estate includes some…

How to use: Scroll around each scene using your mouse or by moving your smart phone. Look for interactive links to photos and information about the…

At the southern end of the island you will find a monument to one of Berneray’s most notable sons, Giant Macaskill (Aonghas Mor MacAsgaill). Born in…

Iain Crawford, a passionate archaeologist and ethnographer who was influenced by the writings of Erskine Beveridge, decided to concentrate his…

Dun an Sticir is an example of how in mediaeval times the original Iron Age 'brochs', hollow walled windowless fortifications often built on islands…