Staff Blogs: Jason – Experimental Bread Making
Experimental Bread Making – Jason Experimental archaeology can help us understand the past, by reconstructing ‘things’ in the present that were made, used, and discarded by the people of the
Volunteer Blog – Verity
Volunteer blog – Verity I recently left the Crannog Centre after two weeks of volunteering, and I came away with plenty to think about. One thing that struck me as
Student Blogs – John: ‘An Iron Age Summer’
Student Blogs – John: ‘An Iron Age Summer’ Hi there everyone, my name is John and I’m currently working at the Crannog Centre as a museum interpreter. It’s been a
Volunteer Blogs – Rebecca: Highland Games
Well, I have been very busy the past week. The weather has been changeable and thankfully not too hot. I have heard they are having a heatwave in England. I
Volunteer Blogs – Maureen Kerr: Sourcing Fleece
I work in the textile area of the Crannog as a volunteer 2 or 3 days a week and I source much of their wool/fleece for spinning, dying and weaving.
Visitor Blogs – Sioned: Clay Crannog
Sioned visited the Crannog this year, and was inspired by the clay pottery in our collection to make a miniature Crannog from the clay she was given during her visit.
Student Blogs – Amy, Swan Neck Pin
Tayside Treasures is a free online event featuring talks from staff from 14 different museums across Tayside. Each member of staff picks an object from their collection and prepares
Student Blogs – Jess: First Impressions & The Pottery Project
My name is Jess, and I’m a volunteer at the Scottish Crannog Centre! I first heard about this museum in 2019, not long after I left University, but due to
Beltane Bannock Recipe
Last weekend we celebrated the Beltane Festival of Fire and Fertility at the Crannog Centre, and as a special treat, Rachel spent the four days making Beltane Bannocks, butter and
