To all our Friends of the Museum, thank you 💛 Over the past few years, your support has helped us improve the Museum, care for the collection, and bring new projects to life Here are just some of the achievements you've helped make possible 👇 #ClanMacpherson #ScottishHistory

A special stop on a journey around the world! 🌏 Cameron and his wife, travelling from Australia, visited with family during their campervan trip. 🇦🇺 We’re so glad to have been part of their adventure. Thanks for visiting, and safe travels! #ClanMacpherson #Macpherson #Museum

A huge thanks to Prof. Philip Howard OBE for sponsoring The Rugby Caps. We’re delighted to have your support! Learn more about our collection and the #AdoptAnArtefact programme: ⬇️ clanmacphersonmuseum.org.uk/… #ClanMacpherson #Macpherson

We enjoyed welcoming Margaret Macpherson & her husband Mark from #Canada 🇨🇦 Margaret, an author herself, spotted “The Rough Road” by another Margaret Macpherson in our collection. It was in the same cabinet as Mark’s favourite, the #Macpherson Strut! Thank you for visiting!

This portrait shows James #Macpherson (1736–1796), whose #Ossianic Collections brought tales of ancient heroes & battles to readers around the world🖼️ Drawing on #Gaelic oral tradition, the poems sparked fierce debate over their origins #AdoptAnArtefact👉clanmacphersonmuseum.org.uk/…

A warm fàilte to Graham Macpherson from England, who has joined as a Friend of the Clan Macpherson Museum. We appreciate your support! To learn more about becoming a Friend or Guardian, please visit: ⬇️ clanmacphersonmuseum.org.uk/… #ClanMacpherson #Macpherson #Museum #Scotland

A stack of books? Look closer! 📚 It’s actually a wooden box, shaped & painted like books, containing three volumes of Poetry of the World. It was gifted to James Macpherson by the Prince of Wales (later George IV) in 1789. 👉 Explore #AdoptAnArtefact: clanmacphersonmuseum.org.uk/…

Some favourites are back on the shelves! 📚 #Ossian: Warrior Poet by Eileen Budd - £35 🧸 #Highlander Teddy - £40 🧸 #Highland Cow - £25 Pop into the #Museum to pick yours up while stocks last! 📬 To purchase, please email: [email protected] (postage prices may vary)

We’re so pleased to thank Prof. Philip Howard OBE from England for renewing his Friend of the #Museum membership. We’re grateful for your continued #support! To learn more about becoming a Friend or Guardian, please visit: ⬇️ clanmacphersonmuseum.org.uk/… #ClanMacpherson #Scotland

It was lovely to welcome Margaret Macpherson from the USA! 🇺🇸 Our Museum Manager Ellen also showed her our Library, a great resource for Clan history & genealogy 📚 We hope to see you again soon, Margaret! 🔗 Interested in using the Library? Learn more: clanmacphersonmuseum.org.uk/…

These keys are the only known objects to survive the burning of Cluny House by government troops in 1746, after the Battle of #Culloden 🗝 Though they no longer open doors, they still unlock stories from the past. 🔗 Learn more: clanmacphersonmuseum.org.uk/… #ClanMacpherson #Museum

These medals belonged to Sir Tommy #Macpherson, believed during his lifetime to be the most decorated surviving veteran of WWII 🎖️ His autobiography, Behind Enemy Lines, tells the extraordinary story of his wartime service 🔗 Learn more: clanmacphersonmuseum.org.uk/… #ClanMacpherson

We’re cheering on #Newtonmore this Saturday as they take on Kingussie in the @tulloch_homes Camanachd Cup Final 🏑 📅 Saturday 19 September 📍 Mossfield Park, Oban ⏰ Throw up at 2:10pm Head over to @NCamanachd for full details. Good luck, Newtonmore! 💙🤍 @camanachd #Shinty

A special thank you to Jeffrey & Beth Black for sponsoring The Tartan Book. Your support helps us share the stories behind the Museum’s collection. Learn more about the #AdoptAnArtefact programme: ⬇️ clanmacphersonmuseum.org.uk/… #ClanMacpherson #Macpherson #Scotland

This portrait shows Ewen Macpherson, known as Old Cluny, the 20th Chief of #ClanMacpherson 🖼️ He was the first Chief to wear the Hunting Tartan, now a familiar sight at Clan Gatherings. 🔗 Learn more about our collection: clanmacphersonmuseum.org.uk #Macpherson #AdoptAnArtefact

🔎 Have something that belongs in our collection? Perhaps it’s an object passed down through family, something with a #Macpherson connection, or an artefact you’ve discovered that we might be interested in. We’d love to hear from you! 🔗 Find out more: clanmacphersonmuseum.org.uk/…

Lachlan Macpherson of Nuide & Cluny became the 17th Chief in 1722 This portrait was purchased at the Cluny Castle sale in 1943 & later restored, thanks to the generous support of Museums Galleries Scotland 🖼️ 👉 Explore #AdoptAnArtefact: clanmacphersonmuseum.org.uk/… #ClanMacpherson

🤝 Support the Clan Macpherson Museum through @coopuk Co-op Members can choose the #ClanMacpherson Museum Trust as their local cause & help improve access to the Museum 💙 Choose us before 17 October! 🔗 Find out more: membership.coop.co.uk/causes… #Macpherson #Museum #SupportLocal

The Green Banner was carried into battle to identify the Clan & it's said the Macphersons were victorious whenever their Chief led them beneath it. This copy of the banner still carries its legend today 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🔗 Learn more: clanmacphersonmuseum.org.uk #ClanMacpherson #AdoptAnArtefact