Inverness Museum and Art Gallery launches Flora’s self-led trail explorer pack
AN Inverness museum will be running a new interactive museum experience for young people and their families this summer.
Flora’s Museum Explorer Trail was launched at the weekend by the Inverness Museum & Art Gallery (IMAG) for young people looking for holiday activities.
The initiative, dedicated to the historical figure of Flora MacDonald, is a self-led trail inviting participants to find Flora’s picture as they explore the museum.
Visitors will also find fascinating ‘Flora Facts’ on special labels nearby the pictures, highlighting key museum objects – including an enormous trebuchet ball.
The trail is available during opening hours at IMAG – currently Tuesday to Saturday, 10 to 5pm – and families can pick up their Flora Museum Explorer Trail pack on arrival at IMAG in Castle Wynd in Inverness.
Booking is recommended but not necessary.
More of Young Flora’s facts can be found on the hoardings surrounding Inverness Castle, as part of the information and imagery telling the story of the castle’s past, present and future.
The hoardings are in place during the ongoing transformation of the Castle, giving people visiting the location an insight into the Highlands of the past, as well as providing a look into the future for Castle Hill.
Stories on the hoardings design include that of Flora MacDonald, subject of the famous statue installed in front of the castle around 120 years ago – and, of course, namesake of Young Flora!
Highland residents and visitors alike are encouraged to visit, meet ‘Young Flora’ and learn about the history of Caste Hill as they walk around the area being transformed through the Inverness Castle – Spirit of the Highlands project.
The transformation of Inverness Castle is supported by £15 million Scottish Government and £3 million UK Government investment through the city region deal.
For more details visit www.highlifehighland.com .
