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Letters from the Regents of King James VI

Regents of King Kames VI, John Erskine, Earl of Mar and James Douglas, Earl of Morton wrote to Hugh Rose, 10th Baron of Kilravock.
This post is part of the Kilravock Stories Exhibition, now on display at Nairn Museum until 25th September 2026. Explore the history of Clan Rose, Kilravock Castle, and the rich heritage of the Scottish Highlands.

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Mary de Guise Letter 2: The Macleod Murder

Mary de Guise, Regent of Scotland writes to Hugh Rose, 10th Baron of Kilravock asking for help with Macleod Murder in Dunvegan Castle. This post is part of the Kilravock Stories Exhibition, now on display at Nairn Museum until 25th September 2026. Explore the history of Clan Rose, Kilravock Castle, and the rich heritage of the Scottish Highlands.

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The Countess and the Wolf: Euphemia’s charter 1394.

Euphemia, Countess of Ross charter to keep her lands from her second husband, Alexander Stewart, a grandson of Robert the Bruce nicknamed the Wolf of Badenoch who burnt down Elgin Cathedral. This post is part of the Kilravock Stories Exhibition, now on display at Nairn Museum until 25th September 2026. Explore the history of Clan Rose, Kilravock Castle, and the rich heritage of the Scottish Highlands.

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The Foundation of Kilravock Chapel, 1343

The chapel at Kilravock foundation in 1343. An indenture document. Nicholas Heritage the hermit witnessed this document. This post is part of the Kilravock Stories Exhibition, now on display at Nairn Museum until 25th September 2026. Explore the history of Clan Rose, Kilravock Castle, and the rich heritage of the Scottish Highlands.

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Rough Wooing Battles (1543-1551)

The “Rough Wooing” was a series of brutal military conflicts launched by England’s King Henry VIII against Scotland from 1543-1551. This post is part of the Kilravock Stories Exhibition, now on display at Nairn Museum until 25th September 2026. Explore the history of Clan Rose, Kilravock Castle, and the rich heritage of the Scottish Highlands.

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Pinkie Cleugh Battle

Hugh Rose of Kilravock fought, captured and ransomed at Pink Cleugh Battle. This post is part of the Kilravock Stories Exhibition, now on display at Nairn Museum until 25th September 2026. Explore the history of Clan Rose, Kilravock Castle, and the rich heritage of the Scottish Highlands.

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Mary de Guise Letter 4: A call for Loyalty amid uneasy peace

Mary de Guise writes to Hugh Rose, 10th Baron of Kilravock in August 1559 requesting support. This post is part of the Kilravock Stories Exhibition, now on display at Nairn Museum until 25th September 2026. Explore the history of Clan Rose, Kilravock Castle, and the rich heritage of the Scottish Highlands.

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The Black Baron, 10th Baron of Kilravock

Hugh Rose, 10th Baron of KIlravock, background on his life. He fought at the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh. Mary de Guise, Mary, Queen of Scots and James VI visited Kilravock. This post is part of the Kilravock Stories Exhibition, now on display at Nairn Museum until 25th September 2026. Explore the history of Clan Rose, Kilravock Castle, and the rich heritage of the Scottish Highlands.

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Mary de Guise (1515-1560): Queen Consort, Regent and Mother.

Mary de Guise, mother of Mary, Queen of Scots, wrote to Baron of Kilravock. This post is part of the Kilravock Stories Exhibition, now on display at Nairn Museum until 25th September 2026. Explore the history of Clan Rose, Kilravock Castle, and the rich heritage of the Scottish Highlands.

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Buttery escape from Edinburgh castle 1632

Hugh Rose, Baron of Kilravock, asked to help Grant Clan issues, involving the Carron and Ballindalloch Grants. This post is part of the Kilravock Stories Exhibition, now on display at Nairn Museum until 25th September 2026. Explore the history of Clan Rose, Kilravock Castle, and the rich heritage of the Scottish Highlands.

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Mary de Guise Letter 3: The sciatica excuse

Mary de Guise, Regent of Scotland, writes to Hugh Rose, Baron of Kilravock excuses him from battle as he has sciatica. This post is part of the Kilravock Stories Exhibition, now on display at Nairn Museum until 25th September 2026. Explore the history of Clan Rose, Kilravock Castle, and the rich heritage of the Scottish Highlands.

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Collections Assistant Lucy wearing a purple coat pointing at a group of horned ginger and black cows in a muddy field.

Outreach Officer Job Opportunity | Nairn Museum, Highlands

This 4 day a week role is part of an exciting new phase in our development, supported by the Esmée Fairbairn Communities & Collections Fund, managed by the managed by the Museums Association. The Outreach Coordinator will play a key role in building relationships, developing participatory practice, and working with communities to reinterpret our collections through the themes of movement, migration, and global connection.

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