Originally called the Dunblane Cathedral Museum when it opened in 1943, many of the
exhibits are concerned with the ecclesiastical history of the area.
The collection of Communion Tokens is of national importance and has recently been
restored with the help of the Scottish Museums Council conservators. The oldest is
early 17th century, and a large proportion is from overseas; there are almost 7,000 in
all. They are mostly housed in corrosion-free boxes but there is always a
selection
on display.
There is an extensive collection of original paintings in various media and these together
with the photographic records illustrate the changing face of Dunblane and its people
through the ages.
One of the oldest and most valued items is the 4,000 year-old cannel coal necklace,
discovered in a local quarry, with reconstructed pottery pieces of a similar age.
Other treasures to look out for are some of the original carvings from the
Cathedral, Communion silver, spinning wheels, Victorian spectacles, and an 18th century
newspaper boy's delivery bag.
Dunblane Museum, The Cross, Dunblane, Perthshire,
Scotland FK15 0AQ. curatordunblanemuseum.org.uk
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The collection of Communion Tokens is of national importance and has recently been
restored with the help of the Scottish Museums Council conservators. The oldest is
early 17th century, and a large proportion is from overseas; there are almost 7,000 in
all. They are mostly housed in corrosion-free boxes but there is always a
selection
on display.
One of the oldest and most valued items is the 4,000 year-old cannel coal necklace,
discovered in a local quarry, with reconstructed pottery pieces of a similar age.
dunblanemuseum.org.uk