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Julie Ruddock
@explorescotland.bsky.social
Content creator- https://www.youtube.com/@ExploringScotlandsHistory
Animal lover
Enthusiast gatherer of knowledge
Works at westhighlandmuseum.bsky.social
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FREE CHILDREN'S CRAFT MORNING!

Join us on Saturday 3rd May for a celebration of Beltane.
Learn a wee bit about this ancient ceremony, and make your own individual mask as a Make and Take.
History Haven will be at the Museum from 10.30am to 1pm, so call in and have a go!!
April 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Dingwall, a mile of history!

A wee roam round the centre of Dingwall to unearth its amazing historical sites.

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Dingwall, a mile of history!
YouTube video by Exploring Scotland's History
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March 30, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Room 13 , The Fantastic Four

A beautifully unique art exhibition can be viewed in the West Highland Museum until May 2025.

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Home - Room 13 International
A thriving community of young artists and entrepreneurial thinkers that stretches around the globe.
www.room13international.org
March 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Loch Creran this afternoon, and St Columba's Bay at sunset.
March 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Our Community Learning and Engagement Officer had a lively evening in the company of 2nd Fort William Boys' Brigade, where she presented a piece on WW2 and encouraged everyone to try on the replica gas masks. The gas attack warning rattle probably had folk on the Parade running for cover!
March 7, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The gorse indicates spring may be round the corner. The Dragon's Tooth at Ballachulish still clinging on to a bit of snow though 🥶
March 2, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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We have just completed the Gaelic Intergenerational event at Moss Park Care Home. Fabulous day all round!
February 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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SATURDAY IS HISTORY HAVEN!!
FREE KIDS EVENT

This Saturday we will learn about tartan, and you can design your own pattern to take home!
10.30am until 12.30pm. Drop in and make something unique!

Below is Scrooge MacDuck's tartan, Ancient MacDuck, which is even on the Scottish Register of Tartan!!
February 26, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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We experienced the joy of a Dr Chris led tour of the museum today!
Established volunteers and a couple of possible future volunteers thoroughly enjoyed the experience!
If you could spare an hour or two to volunteer, contact Sonja on volunteer@westhighlandmuseum.org.uk
February 21, 2025 at 9:15 PM
30 Yr old Aqua Harvester fish carrier heading under the Ballachulish Bridge en route to Corpach just now.
February 19, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Haven't had a sirloin in yonks!!!
Don't ask
None left
Tasty AF 😋😋😋😋
February 16, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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TOURMALINE AND THE MUSEUM OF MARVELS TRAIL:
JOIN IN A FUN, FREE FAMILY TRAIL AT THE WEST HIGHLAND MUSEUM THIS HALF TERM!

Find Tourmaline's post Ards around the museum.

Join a national competition to win a signed Tourmaline book bundle too! #kidsinmuseums
February 15, 2025 at 1:49 PM
So we are giving Bluesky a go! Looking forward to trying out ths new exciting platform!
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February 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM