Monthly Archives: October 2015

It is well known that in the early nineteenth century there was a grave digging problem in Scotland and Aberdeen was not exempt from this. The purpose of collecting bodies from their resting places was primarily for research; doctors required … Continue reading →

The Zoology Museum is home to two tigers who receive very different reactions from the public. While Rani our star tiger specimen is described as regal and beautiful, our second tiger, who stands atop Rani’s case, has been called ‘tatty’ … Continue reading →