Vintage sporran exhibition

[Troglodyte]

Now this is what you've all been waiting for.

The exhibition is a display of a private collection of rare and unusual military and civilian sporrans covering the years and fashions from the 18th century onwards. Part of the collection has been shown at Oban and Lonach Highland Games in recent years, and visitors will have the chance to take a more leisurely time to enjoy and admire the examples.

But don't all rush at once and crowd-out the museum - the exhibition is due to run for six months, so late-summer visitors should still be able to enjoy it.

And in case you're getting ideas, this is a for-your-eyes-only event - so there is no handling or trying-on!

Glenesk is said to be the most beautiful of the Angus glens, and was a favourite picnic spot for Queen Victoria, whose holiday home at Balmoral is within a queen's walking distance. There are hills, lochs, rivers and ruined chapels and castles, so the museum is an added attraction.

For more information, contact gleneskmuseumevents@gmail.com

[figheadair]

Having seen some of this fantastic collection at Lonach a couple of years ago I can attest to quality and sheer collective beauty of them. I will visit as soon as I can in February.

[Tomo]

Not sure if I will be running any tours this year, but I usually have a bit of free time before I pick up my group(s) in Edinburgh. If I am, I might need to see if I can extend my side trip, I've had plans to visit Coupar Angus for a while now and Glenesk isn't too much of a stretch...

[Troglodyte]

Not sure if I will be running any tours this year, but I usually have a bit of free time before I pick up my group(s) in Edinburgh. If I am, I might need to see if I can extend my side trip, I've had plans to visit Coupar Angus for a while now and Glenesk isn't too much of a stretch...

Glenesk is easy enough to get to.

Take the M9 north across the Forth, go onto the A90 where it splits from the A9 - that junction always reminds me of autoroute interchanges in the Alps - and sit back and enjoy the scenery. Give Dundee the go-by and hang a left (as cool dudes say) at Brechin, and there you are.

There's enough in Glenesk on its own to make a full day's tour, but add in the sporran exhibition and you're onto a winner.

If any XMarkers are thinking of visiting, let the museum know and we'll lay on the VIP treatment. There are things in the stores that are not currently on display which are well-worth seeing.

[bookish]

If anyone attends this exhibit, I would love to see pictures. Even better, if there is literature that accompanies the exhibit, I would gladly pay for shipping. I have been on the lookout for sporrans that are singular, and have considered commisioning a unique sporran and/or sporran cantle. I'd love to have examples of sporrans.

The books that I have on hand to reference highland fashions are 2 James Telfer Dunbar works and the National Museums Scotland book Highland Style, and sporrans are underrepresented.

I am a touch jealous that some of you will be able to see what I imagine are somewhat diverse examples of sporrans.

[kilted2000]

If anyone attends this exhibit, I would love to see pictures. Even better, if there is literature that accompanies the exhibit, I would gladly pay for shipping. I have been on the lookout for sporrans that are singular, and have considered commisioning a unique sporran and/or sporran cantle. I'd love to have examples of sporrans.

The books that I have on hand to reference highland fashions are 2 James Telfer Dunbar works and the National Museums Scotland book Highland Style, and sporrans are underrepresented.

I am a touch jealous that some of you will be able to see what I imagine are somewhat diverse examples of sporrans.

If there is any literature I’d be very interested as well. I’m assuming images of the sporrans won’t be available online?