MHH Blog

MHH Welcomes new board members!
Blog

MHH Welcomes new board members!

There have been a few changes on the MHH board recently. At the end of last year we sadly said...
Read More
Remarkable Highland women remembered in newly-released podcast 
Blog

Remarkable Highland women remembered in newly-released podcast 

The long-buried stories of extraordinary Highland women have found themselves amplified to a new audience thanks to a podcast series...
Read More
 Breathing Space mini-residency
Blog

 Breathing Space mini-residency

We are very excited to launch our first residential weekend offering peer-to-peer support for Museum Managers and Curators WhenFriday 24th...
Read More
We want you on board!
Blog

We want you on board!

https://youtu.be/yBnMreGnuNg Museums and Heritage Highland (MHH) is a new charity formed in March 2019. We are a strong, supportive voice...
Read More
Opportunity for museums to experiment with Smartify!
Blog

Opportunity for museums to experiment with Smartify!

XpoNorth reveals groundbreaking partnership with Smartify to give global reach to Highlands and Islands museums Museums in the Highlands and...
Read More
The Dreaming Bog
Blog

The Dreaming Bog

A new film that aims to highlight the unique story of a landscape of Northern Scotland will have its maiden...
Read More
Glencoe Museum talk retail and sustainability
Blog

Glencoe Museum talk retail and sustainability

We invited Catriona, curator at Glencoe Folk Museum, to talk to us about the journey they have been on with...
Read More
Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022 will celebrate ‘Unforgotten’ Highland Women 
Blog

Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022 will celebrate ‘Unforgotten’ Highland Women 

A Podcast series run by XpoNorth with support from Museums and Heritage Highland will share stories of remarkable women from...
Read More
Old hat, new ways; Digital dress up at the Highland Folk Museum
Blog

Old hat, new ways; Digital dress up at the Highland Folk Museum

Helen Pickles, curator at the Highland folk Museum, tells us all about the development of their digital dressing up filters...
Read More
Maths Week Scotland 2022 
Blog

Maths Week Scotland 2022 

Maths Week Scotland is a dedicated week of events and activity, with special events throughout the year. Events take place...
Read More
Digital Learning Hub – opportunity to work with us!
Blog

Digital Learning Hub – opportunity to work with us!

We are seeking a Digital Learning and Interpretation Specialist to work with us on creating content for a Digital Learning...
Read More
GLENCOE FOLK MUSEUM GIVES SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEW EXHIBITIONS 
Blog

GLENCOE FOLK MUSEUM GIVES SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEW EXHIBITIONS 

Design work is rapidly advancing on Glencoe Folk Museum’s £1.3m lottery-funded redevelopment, scheduled to open in 2023. Peter Drummond architects...
Read More
The Spirit of the Highlands and Islands – what is it?
Blog

The Spirit of the Highlands and Islands – what is it?

Is it the landscape? The community? A favourite memory? How would you interpret it? The Spirit of the Highlands and...
Read More
Community Curators at The Highlanders’ Museum
Blog

Community Curators at The Highlanders’ Museum

The Highlanders’ Museum, Fort George has recently launched a brand-new project and they are looking for participants! Freya Samuels, Community...
Read More
Broch-t back to life!
Blog

Broch-t back to life!

A millennia-old, ‘new-build’: first look at archaeological group’s ‘grand design’ for ancient monument.Archaeological charity Caithness Broch Project (CBP) recently unveiled...
Read More
Funding Success for Strathnaver Museum
Blog

Funding Success for Strathnaver Museum

Bettyhill based Strathnaver Museum secures funding from Wolfson FoundationStrathnaver Museum, a popular visitor attraction on the North Coast 500, has...
Read More
Help West Highland Museum bring Bonnie Prince Charlie home
Blog

Help West Highland Museum bring Bonnie Prince Charlie home

The West Highland Museum in Fort William is calling on the public to help bring a prestigious collection of paintings...
Read More
Climate conversations hope to inspire museums to take the lead in tackling the environmental crisis
Blog

Climate conversations hope to inspire museums to take the lead in tackling the environmental crisis

With all eyes on Scotland ahead of COP26 climate talks in Glasgow, people across the world are engaging in discussion...
Read More
New website and leaflet highlight the rich Pictish Heritage of the Highlands
Blog

New website and leaflet highlight the rich Pictish Heritage of the Highlands

The rich Pictish heritage of the Highland Council area is being highlighted this week with the launch of a new...
Read More
Kickstarting Glencoe Folk Museum
Blog

Kickstarting Glencoe Folk Museum

In this month's blog we have invited Catriona, curator at Glencoe Folk Museum, and Connor, a Kickstart Trainee at the...
Read More