New Pictish Interpretation Panels – A Special Evening at Groam House
December 4 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Free
Join us for a special evening at Groam House Museum as we unveil our new Pictish interpretation panels.
These panels will help visitors discover more about the remarkable carved stones in our permanent exhibition. They offer fresh opportunities to explore the art, history and stories of the Picts.
We’re delighted to invite our community to be among the first to see them.
Discover our new Pictish interpretation panels
Groam House Museum is home to an important collection of Pictish carved stones from Rosemarkie.
These stones offer a fascinating glimpse into the lives, beliefs and artistic traditions of people who lived here more than a thousand years ago.
However, understanding the carvings isn’t always straightforward. Their symbols, designs and history can raise as many questions as they answer.
Our new panels aim to make these extraordinary objects more accessible. They will help visitors look more closely at the stones and appreciate their significance.
Three months of research
The panels were developed by PhD student Heather Ford from Glasgow University, who spent three months working at Groam House Museum.
During her time here, she explored the collection and its stories. Her work has helped shape the new interpretation that visitors will encounter in our downstairs gallery.
This special evening is an opportunity to celebrate that work and see how research can bring fresh perspectives to familiar objects.
Whether you already know a great deal about Pictish history or are simply curious, we hope you’ll discover something new.
Enjoy our winter exhibition upstairs
There will also be an opportunity to visit our upstairs winter community exhibition.
Featuring artwork from contemporary artists and makers, the exhibition offers a creative celebration of the season.
It’s a lovely chance to see how our museum brings together the ancient heritage of the Black Isle and the creativity of people living here today.
Hot drinks and biscuits will be available, so you can enjoy a relaxed evening exploring both galleries.
Join us for this special occasion
Our Pictish interpretation panels are an exciting addition to the museum. We look forward to sharing them with visitors and supporters.
Come along on Friday 4 December, between 6pm and 7.30pm, and celebrate this new chapter for our Pictish stone exhibition.