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The Wild Atlantic Way (Irish: Slí an Atlantaigh Fhiáin) is a tourism trail on the west coast, and on parts of the north and south coasts, of Ireland. This map shows a selection of sites from the trail.

General purpose scales made by Salter Housewares Ltd. Dated late 19th. Century.

3D model of general-purpose scales made by Salter Housewares Ltd. Original object dated late 19th century. Physical object held at the Timespan Museum. Part of the Helmsdale Fishing Village reconstruction. A collaborative project between Open…

A large urn shaped water jug used with a basin for washing at a wash stand. Dated. Early 20th century.

3D model of a large urn-shaped water jug used with a basin for washing at a washstand. Dated early 20th century. Physical object held at the Timespan Museum. Part of the Helmsdale Fishing Village reconstruction. A collaborative project between…

Welcome to our virtual exhibition of St. Catherine’s Church and Graveyard which is located in Killybegs in the South-west of County Donegal in Ireland. The remains of St. Catherine’s Church and the surrounding graveyard give us an insight into life…

The University of St Andrews is a world class centre for excellence in teaching and research. Open Virtual Worlds is an interdisciplinary group of researchers bringing together expertise in computing, digital design, history and museology. The…

Ulster University, legally the University of Ulster, is a multi-campus public university located in Northern Ireland. It is often referred to informally and unofficially as Ulster, or by the abbreviation UU. It is the largest university in Northern…

Timespan is a cultural institution in Helmsdale, a village in the very north east of the Scottish Highlands, with local, global and planetary ambitions to weaponise culture for social change. Timespan is a place for art, research, heritage, local…

A small wooden chair made by a local house carpenter from bogwood. The sides are made from two pieces of wood forming a natural right angle and the back and seat are connected by wooden spars. These chairs were deliberately designed to be close to…

A small wooden chair made by a local house carpenter from bogwood. The sides are made from two pieces of wood forming a natural right angle and the back and seat are connected by wooden spars. These chairs were deliberately designed to be close to…

Stone lamp made from an oval pebble, with shallow concave oil bowl and wick holder. The wick was traditionally made from the waxy pith from reed stalks and oil was derived from animal fat. It is thought to have been found in the Strath of Kildonan.…

3D model of a stone lamp made from an oval pebble, with shallow concave oil bowl and wick holder. The wick was traditionally made from the waxy pith from reed stalks and oil was derived from animal fat. It is thought to have been found in the Strath…

A small rounded sandstone bowl or crucible of unknown use and origin. Dated 500BC-500AD.

3D model of small rounded sandstone bowl or crucible of unknown use and origin. Dated 500BC-500AD. Physical object held at the Timespan Museum. Part of the Iron Age Kildonan reconstruction. A collaborative project between Open Virtual Worlds, a…

Stone bowl found in a Pictish cairn at Dalcharne, in the Strath of Kildonan, in 1853. The vessel comprises an oval bowl with one broken short lug-like, perforated handle. It is made from a soft rock, similar to soapstone, and has concentric and…

3D model of a stone bowl found in a Pictish cairn at Dalcharne, in the Strath of Kildonan, in 1853. The vessel comprises an oval bowl with one broken short lug-like, perforated handle. It is made from a soft rock, similar to soapstone, and has…

An icon statue of St. Barbara, found in pieces during the excavation of Skriðuklaustur. This statue was made in Utrecht, the Netherlands, in the first half of the 15th century. St. Barbara is usually believed to provide protection against rockslides,…

3D model of an icon statue of St. Barbara, found in pieces during the excavation of Skriðuklaustur. This statue was made in Utrecht, the Netherlands, in the first half of the 15th century. St. Barbara is usually believed to provide protection against…

A spindle whorl for spinning raw wool, made from a grey schist-like rock with central perforation used as a weight for a wooden drop spindle. The weight helped give the spindle momentum in the twisting, or spinning, of raw wool fibers into yarn, for…

A 3D model of a spindle whorl for spinning raw wool, made from a grey schist-like rock with central perforation used as a weight for a wooden drop spindle. The weight helped give the spindle momentum in the twisting, or spinning, of raw wool fibers…

A decorated stone spindle whorl with concentric ring of punched dots and central perforation, used as a weight for a wooden drop spindle. The weight helped give the spindle momentum in the twisting, or spinning, of raw wool fibers into yarn for later…

A 3D model of decorated stone spindle whorl with concentric ring of punched dots and central perforation, used as a weight for a wooden drop spindle. The weight helped give the spindle momentum in the twisting, or spinning, of raw wool fibers into…

Sliabh Liag, sometimes Slieve League or Slieve Liag (Irish: Sliabh Liag), is a mountain on the Atlantic coast of County Donegal, Ireland. At 596 metres (1,955 ft), it has some of the highest sea cliffs on the island of Ireland. Although less famous…

Skriðuklaustur was the last Catholic monastery to be founded in Iceland before the Reformation. In June 1500 the farm of Skriða (in the valley of Fljótsdalur in eastern Iceland) was given to a community of Augustinian canons. However, there had…

Skriðuklaustur was the last Catholic monastery to be founded in Iceland before the Reformation. In June 1500 the farm of Skriða (in the valley of Fljótsdalur in eastern Iceland) was given to a community of Augustinian canons. However, there had…

Skriðuklaustur is an old farmstead and a historic site in the valley of Fljótsdalur in Iceland with the ruins of a 16th-century monastery which were revealed by an archaeological excavation between 2002 and 2012.

The Skellig Islands (Irish: Na Scealaga), once known as "the Skellocks",[1] are two small, steep, and rocky islands lying about 13 km (8 mi) west of Bolus Head on the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland. The larger of the two is Skellig…

Fishermen used rope to haul their nets, hoist sales and drop anchors. It was a vital necessity abroad any fishing boat. Dated mid-20th century.

3D model of a roll of rope. Fishermen used rope to haul their nets, hoist sales and drop anchors. It was a vital necessity abroad any fishing boat. Dated mid-20th century. Physical object held at the Timespan Museum. Part of the Helmsdale Fishing…

The partners in the STRATUS project.

A tool used to protect the hand when making or mending sails. It is made from leather and a pad of resin forms the thimble like head used to push a needle through the tough sail cloth. Dated early-mid-20th century.

3D model of a tool used to protect the hand when making or mending sails. It is made from leather and a pad of resin forms the thimble-like head used to push a needle through the tough sailcloth. Dated early to mid-20th century. Physical object held…

The Old Head of Kinsale (in Irish, An Seancheann) is a headland near Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland.

A tool used for making and repairing nets. Early examples were made of wood or bone which was later replaced by plastic. Dated early-mid 20th century.

3D model of a tool used for making and repairing nets. Early examples were made of wood or bone which was later replaced by plastic. Dated early-mid 20th century. Physical object held at the Timespan Museum. Part of the Helmsdale Fishing Village…

Mullaghmore (Irish: An Mullach Mór, meaning "the great summit") is a village on the Mullaghmore peninsula in County Sligo, Ireland. It is a holiday destination with a skyline dominated by Ben Bulben mountain. It is in the barony of Carbury and parish…

Mizen Head (Irish: Carn Uí Néid; anciently Notium or Notion Ancient Greek: Νότιον ἄκρον, romanized: Notion akron]) is located at the extremity of the Mizen Peninsula in the district of Carbery in County Cork, southwest Ireland.

A "Tinkler" made metal can possibly used for milk or other liquid foodstuff. Dated early 20th century.

3D model of a "Tinkler"-made metal can possibly used for milk or other liquid foodstuffs. Dated early 20th century. Physical object held at the Timespan Museum. Part of the Helmsdale Fishing Village reconstruction. A collaborative project between…

Malin Head (Irish: Cionn Mhálanna) is located on the Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland and is the most northerly point of mainland Ireland. The northernmost tip is the headland called Dúnalderagh and is located at latitude 55.38ºN. Malin…

Loop Head (Irish: Ceann Léime, meaning "leap head"), is a headland on the north side of the mouth of the River Shannon, in County Clare in the west of Ireland.

Killary Harbour (Irish: An Caoláire Rua) is a fjord (or possibly a fjard) located in the west of Ireland, in northern Connemara, and the border between counties Galway and Mayo runs down its centre.

During the Iron Age the Strath of Kildonan in Sutherland was home to many small farming communities. The relatively mild climate of this period enabled the cultivation of barley, wheat, and oats, and the keeping of horses, sheep, and cattle. Although…

Keem Bay (Irish: Cuan na Cuime) is located past Dooagh village in the west of Achill Island in County Mayo, Ireland. It contains a Blue Flag beach. The bay was formerly the site of a basking shark fishery.

These artefacts are held at Timespan Museum & Arts Centre. Timespan is a cultural institution in Helmsdale, a village in the very northeast of the Scottish Highlands, with local, global and planetary ambitions to weaponise culture for social change.…

During the nineteenth century the village of Helmsdale in Sutherland was one of the largest centres for herring fishing in Scotland. The village and harbour were built around 1818 as part of efforts at economic development by the Sutherland Estate.…

During the nineteenth century the village of Helmsdale in Sutherland was one of the largest centres for herring fishing in Scotland. The village and harbour were built around 1818 as part of efforts at economic development by the Sutherland Estate.…

In the year 1550, the monastery of Skriðuklaustur owned farms in the East-fjords in Iceland. Some were bought while others were donated to save the souls of relatives that passed away. One of the monastery's estates was in the Southeast of Iceland,…

Fanad (official name: Fánaid) is a peninsula that lies between Lough Swilly and Mulroy Bay on the north coast of County Donegal, Ireland. The origins of the name Fanad are lost in time thought there is some speculation that the name derives from an…

A large pottery domestic container with a brown salt glaze commonly used for storing flour and other grains. Dated. c. late 19th century.

3D model of a large domestic pottery container with a brown salt glaze commonly used for storing flour and other grains. Dated. c. late 19th century. Physical object held at the Timespan Museum. Part of the Helmsdale Fishing Village…

Dursey Island (Irish: Baoi Bhéarra or Oileán Baoi[2]) lies at the southwestern tip of the Beara Peninsula in the west of County Cork in Ireland. Dursey Island is 6.5 kilometres long and 1.5 kilometres wide. The island is separated from the mainland…