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Lawn Tennis Tournament, Tain, August 19th, 1911. This photograph of a large group of spectators and players (many named) was taken at a tennis tournament that took place on this day in 1911.

Denoon of Pithogarty This 17th-century gravestone is one of the oldest in the graveyard. The inscription in Scots reads: "Heir lyis ane honorable man called Alexander Denoon of Pithogarty _ _ _ departit the XX day of August 1610."

Pictish Stones of Easter Ross A drawing of a fragment of Pictish stone bearing a Latin inscription was found at Tarbat Manse, Portmahomack, in the late 19th century. Reads, "In the name of Jesus Christ, the cross of Christ in memory of Reo...lius... on this day."

Fearchair-a-Ghunna Among the museum's photos of Tain Worthies' is this image of Farquhar Maclennan, a notorious smuggler from Strathconan. Farquhar was given the cognomen of Fearchair-a-Ghunna (Farquhar of the Gun), as he was often seen carrying a large six-barrelled gun.

A LIFE CARELESS OF CONVENTIONS I have written a short biography on the remarkable life of Dr. Elizabeth MacBean Ross, which is now available in limited numbers at our shop.

Murdoch Ross Thanks to Rhoda Ross from Canada for sharing this photo of Murdoch Ross with us. Born in Edderton in 1802, Murdoch emigrated to Glengarry, Canada, around 1823 before settling in South Lancaster, where he worked as a wheelwright.

Tain Quarry A sepia photograph showing Tain quarry. Two men can be seen beside a shed and a large crane, while another group of workmen can be seen below them near the quarry face.

This letter, sent to Perth Prison #OTD in 1855 by Rev. Gustavus Aird, requests that Peter Ross, who was sentenced to 18 months for protesting at Greenyard, return home and not join his siblings Donald and Helen, who left for Australia.

"Picnic at Opening of Tain Water Works, Laird of Allan speaking." A drawing depicting the opening of Tain Water Works #OTD in 1871, by Charles Altamont Doyle.

G. A. Ross-Tain Motor Cycle Depot A photo of the Tain Motor Cycle Depot, which was situated at the top of King Street. The shop was destroyed by fire in 1909, and although the family were away, their poor spaniel, pictured here on the motorcycle, "perished in the flames."

Cattle Bogies at Tarrel This black-and-white photograph shows cattle being transported in two horse-drawn cattle bogies at Tarrel Farm near Portmahomack, c. 1904.

Tain Cricket Club Black and white photograph of Tain Cricket Club, 1885. There are 19 men and boys, several of whom are wearing caps. Not everyone is dressed for playing, and there is varied playing garb. Only one person is holding a cricket bat.

Photograph of fishing in Balnagown Estate Black and white photograph of guest playing a fish from the stern of a rowing boat on Loch Ailsh. Ghillie, George Ross, from Doune, Strathoykel, is at the centre of the boat holding the oars.

Photograph of Tain Bowling Club We had an amazingly busy day at the museum today, with loads of wonderful visitors. I am not finished yet; I am heading to the bingo at the Bowling Club in Tain, pictured here on its opening day in 1906.