Souvenirs

Souvenirs take many forms from tacky seaside mementos to pieces of the Hampden turf to a simple pebble from a beach. Each however serves as a reminder of our personal histories and can spark long forgotten moments from our lives. This gallery hopes to highlight the these reminders from the past by gathering together souvenirs collected by travellers from and too the south west of Scotland.

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"Old Stranraer" souvenir plates

Collection of modern souvenir plates depicting scenes of "Old Stranraer". The collection includes i

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Souvenir teapot of Stranraer

Souvenir teapot decorated with the Stranraer coat of arms and motto.

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Stranraer boot

Souvenir boots have always been popular items to have in the house as they are supposed to bring luc

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Souvenir Castle of St John, Stranraer

Modern souvenir of the Castle of St John, Stranraer, once sold at the Castle visitors shop.

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commemorative cup

Commemorative cup depicting the coat of arms and motto of the Earl of Galloway. The image is a tran

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Souvenir box from Portpatrick

The 1791-99 Statistical Account for Portpatrick praises the village and it's position and "above all

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souvenir teapot port logan

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Confectionery Box

Often with a little bit of pocket money, children (and adults alike!) would spent their pennies on a

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Wigtown wine glass

A small wine glass with the toast "Good Old Wigtown" etched on one side. Probably produced as a so

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Auld brig Bon-Bon Dish

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Box made from the Foundations of Auld Brig

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Paper Knife

This paper knife is made from oak from Auld Brig O'Ayr.

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Cup and saucer, "A Present from Sanquhar"

Tourism or 'Excursionism' began to gain popularity during the nineteenth century. Many small items

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Cheese dish

Tourism or 'Excursionism' began to gain popularity during the nineteenth century. Many small items,

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Cup & saucer, "A present from Sanquhar"

Tourism or 'Excursionism' began to gain popularity during the nineteenth century. Many small items

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Mauchline Ware Box of Photographs of 'The Land of Burns'

Even with more affordable travel, holidays were still a large expense for many working families. Ph

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