These aren’t just toys 🪆 They’re a glimpse into Shetland’s rural life in the 20th century. Most of the toys in this case were gifted to us by Ms Ida Daphne Joy Sandison (1929-2020). She was born in Unst and was a descendent of three prestigious families: the Edmondstons, the Saxbys and (of course) the Sandisons. The dolls are on display in the People Gallery in the National Museum of Rural Life. Which, by the way, is a great place to enjoy the changing seasons 🍂 And - even better - your ticket

The National Museum of Scotland has become the first museum or gallery in Scotland available for exploration online via Google Arts & Culture’s Museum View experience. Our Museum’s galleries have been captured digitally in partnership with Google Arts & Culture, which works with institutions around the world to make cultural and historical material accessible online. We join the Taj Mahal, the Uffizi and the Palace of Versailles, among others, in offering people the opportunity to explore its in