The Timespan collection comprises over 1200 objects that characterise the heritage of the people living in communities in East Sutherland.
The collection is held in an onsite store in Timespan and visiting arrangements can be made on request. The majority of the collection dates from the mid nineteenth to the mid twentieth centuries, with a significant focus on fishing and crofting, as well as daily domestic life. The collection also includes textiles and items of clothing. Many objects are associated with local stories and provenance to ensure the integrity and relevance of the collection. Our collection is maintained by staff and volunteers and work is progressing with digitising the objects.
The collection has been split into different themes and you can browse a selection from the list below.
Collections
Blacksmith's Tools
A selection of tools from blacksmith forges in the Helmsdale area
Cooper's Tools
Tools used to make wooden barrels to store fish
Domestic Life
Compare everyday objects used over the last 200 yrs to what we use today
Fishing
People have been catching fish along the East coast for thousands of years
Archive
Museum
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