The Cutting Edge of History: Travel with me to Scotland where we uncover history's bloodiest mysteries under the knife at the @surgeonshall in Edinburgh. Part 1 of my new historic travel series where I take you under the knife and beyond.

This set of 6 instruments belonged to William Walker, the first Ophthalmic Surgeon to be appointed to the Royal Infirmary and held the appointment of Surgeon Oculist to Queen Victoria. The case includes some corneal splitting knives and an iris hook.

Murder, mystery and medicine! Louise Wilkie uncovers how Scotland’s first forensic pioneers brought science to the courtroom in our latest episode of Beyond the Knife. Available wherever you get your podcasts! https://t.co/W4sPT5x64M

Novocaine has been used as a local anaesthetic from the early 20th century. Previous to this, cocaine was one of the most commonly used local anaesthetics.

The answer this week is hepatobiliary.

Which bulb produces more near-infrared (NIR) light? Here we have an IR-SENSE photo comparing different light bulbs being operated at the same power. All appear as "warm white" color to the eye but the difference in the amount of invisible NIR light present is

Our #WordOnWednesday this week can be found in our Wohl Pathology Museum. Can you work out what it is?

Fun Fact: This trainer was 3D printed especially for Surgeons' Hall Museums and has the museum logo printed on the base of the trainer.

This is an ArtoTrainer. The equipment is used alongside an online course designed for those who start in arthroscopic surgery, which allows them to perform the first basic manoeuvres of arthroscopy such as arthroscopic knots.

#onthisday 1792 Pioneering Scottish Surgeon Robert Liston was born. He left a mark but there is no evidence he actually killed three people in one operation. Louise Wilkie Curator of @surgeonshall explains 🎧 https://t.co/wIK02qNyCl #OnThisDate #onthisdayinhistory #OTD

For the final #TriviaTuesday of October we have this interesting looking object from the 21st century. It was designed in Spain and is 32 cm in width and 16 cm in depth. What is it?

Next week, we will be joined by Ralph BouHaidar, Personal Chair of Forensic Pathology at the University of Edinburgh, for a talk on the changing role and training of forensic pathologists. Tickets are very limited! Book your place here: https://t.co/I4YZ0TK3Xt

These little tools are apple scoops. They date from the 1800s and are made of sheep bone. They were common in apple-growing districts. The marrow has been hollowed out to allow the user to scrape off pieces of apple if they had few teeth and couldn’t afford dentures.

The skeleton restoration drop-in session has been rescheduled and will now take place on Thursday the 11th of December. You will have the opportunity to observe our Human Remains Conservator in action and discuss with her the intricacies of preserving skeletons like these.

The answer to #WordOnWednesday this week is Edinburgh Seven!

You would find the answer to #WordOnWednesday in our temporary exhibition. Can you work out the answer?

Regretfully, our temporary exhibition will be closed today as a result of ongoing construction work. We apologise for any inconvenience.

This is a Kilner Dott mouth gag used during cleft palate repairs to prop the mouth open while holding down the tongue. There is a groove on the tongue depressor which holds the anaesthetic tube firmly in place. #TriviaTuesday

Our #TriviaTuesday object this week is from the 1990s. It is 16.5 cm in length and 9 cm wide. Do you know what it is?

Copper and brass spray possibly used to spray carbolic acid during surgical procedures. It could be pressurised by pumping the handle on the lid.

Unfortunately, we have had to postpone the skeleton restoration drop in session due to take place next week. We are working on rescheduling a new date for this which we will share as soon as we have it. We apologise for any inconvenience.