DUNKELD LIVING HISTORY 2026 – 18th Century Apothecary workshop

Step into a richly detailed Jacobean-inspired apothecary brought to life by The Historical Herbalists CIC. Explore real herbal medicines and the ingredients, both strange and familiar, evoking the working world of an eighteenth-century Scottish healer. Drawing directly from surviving herbal receipt books, the display explores traditional Scots plant remedies for ailments of body and mind, from simples and syrups to poultices and distilled waters. Visitors can discover how remedies were prepared, stored and prescribed, and learn about the women and household practitioners who safeguarded this knowledge. An immersive, evidence-based interpretation of Scotland’s living medicinal heritage that survives in the herbal healing arts today.

Refreshments, lunch and materials will be provided.

Sponsored by the Perth Arms Hotel

Part of Living History Dunkeld 2026 sponsored by

H&H Construction, The Atholl Arms, W&K Gerrie, Inver Mill Farm Caravan Park, The Perth Arms, The United Lodge of Dunkeld No.14