Not quite as far back in time as Geology and Palaeontology, but also upstairs – a cabinet in a quiet corner holds some very interesting objects…
I’ll quote from the labels
“Pottery urn containing human bone from a mound at Upper Lyking, Sandwick. It was opened in the presence of office bearers of the Orkney Natural History Society in 1838.”
“Stone ring from a grave in Stenness.”
“Polished bone pin with human head. Period unknown, Bay of Skaill, Sandwick.”
In a cabinet by the front door of the Museum…’Buddo’ – plus assorted bits & pieces from Skara Brae
I wonder was the pin with a human head carved on it, also from Skara Brae?