Museums, galleries & exhibitions in the Highlands
The museums and galleries of the Highlands are home to a number of unique and high quality exhibitions and displays. Learn about the geography of the area and witness the story of the rural community over the last century.
We found you
We found you 48 results
, currently showing 1 to 20.
Treasures Of The Earth
Type
Type
Exhibitions
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
Fort William
Telephone:
+44 (1397) 772283Housed in an atmospheric simulation of caves, caverns and mining scenes Treasures of the Earth will leave you in awe at the wonders which lie beneath your feet.
Tomintoul Art Gallery
Type
Type
Galleries
Tomintoul
Telephone:
+44 (1807) 580458Enjoy a warm and welcoming atmosphere at the Tomintoul Art Gallery, home to artist in residence, Jane Lannagan.
Clan Cameron Museum
Type
Type
Museums
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
Spean Bridge
Telephone:
+44 (1397) 712090Clan Cameron Museum tells the history of Clan Cameron.
Speyside Cooperage Visitor Centre
Type
Type
Exhibitions
Gradings
- 5 Visitor Attraction
Aberlour
Telephone:
+44 (1340) 871108No visit to Speyside would be complete without a visit to the Speyside Cooperage, the only cooperage in Britain with a visitor centre.
Grantown Museum
Type
Type
Museums
Gradings
- 4 Museum
Grantown-on-spey
Telephone:
+44 (1479) 872478Grantown Museum tells the story of the founding of this planned town, bringing the story up to date using modern and traditional display methods
Skyeskyns
Type
Type
Arts & Crafts
Gradings
- 5 Visitor Attraction
Waternish
Telephone:
+44 (1470) 592237Skyeskyns is Scotland's only traditional exhibition tannery and offers free guided tours to see the story of leather. A world-class sheepskin experience.
Culloden Battlefield and Visitor Centre
Type
Type
Exhibitions
Gradings
- 5 Visitor Attraction
Culloden
Telephone:
0844 493 2159Find out more about the events leading up to, during and after the Battle of Culloden at the new and award-winning visitor centre.
Caithness Horizons: Museum, Gallery Shop & Cafe
Type
Type
Galleries
Gradings
- 5 Visitor Attraction
Thurso
Telephone:
+44 (1847) 896508Caithness Horizons is an enthralling new visitor attraction located in Thurso which acts as a hub for the surrounding Caithness area.
Dingwall Museum
Type
Type
Museums
Dingwall
Telephone:
+44 (1349) 865366Dingwall Museum is a local history museum in the Highlands.
HistoryLinks Museum
Type
Type
Museums
Gradings
- 5 Museum
Dornoch
Telephone:
+44 (1862) 811275HistoryLinks Museum is a local history museum in Dornoch.
Elgin Museum
Type
Type
Museums
Gradings
- 4 Museum
Elgin
Telephone:
+44 (1343) 543675Elgin Museum is Scotland’s oldest independent museum.
Highland Museum Of Childhood
Type
Type
Museums
Gradings
- 3 Museum
Strathpeffer
Telephone:
+44 (1997) 421031Discover what life was like for local children living in the Highlands through history at the Highland Museum of Childhood.
The Skye Museum Of Island Life
Type
Type
Museums
By Uig
Telephone:
+44 (1470) 552206Step back in time and experience how islanders really lived at the unique and informative Skye Museum of Island Life.
Colbost Croft Museum
Type
Type
Museums
By Dunvegan
Telephone:
+44 (1470) 521296Colbost Croft Museum is a traditional croft house depicting how islanders lived in the 19th century.
Ullapool Museum And Visitor Centre
Type
Type
Museums
Gradings
- 3 Museum
Ullapool
Telephone:
+44 (0)1854 612987Ullapool Museum and Visitor Centre is a local history museum based in the town.
The West Highland Museum
Type
Type
Museums
Gradings
- 4 Museum
Fort William
Telephone:
+44 (1397) 702169Visit the West Highland Museum, world famous for its Jacobite exhibits but also for housing an excellent local history collection from archaeology to the present day.
Arisaig Land, Sea & Islands Centre
Type
Type
Exhibitions
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
Arisaig
Telephone:
+44 (1687) 450771The Land, Sea and Islands Visitor Centre is on the site of a derelict smiddy in a stunning situation in the heart of Arisaig village.
Lybster Harbour Visitor Centre
Type
Type
Exhibitions
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
Lybster
Telephone:
+44 (1593) 721520Discover the story and amazing history of the picturesque port of Lybster at the Lybster Harbour and Visitor Centre.
Lime Tree Gallery
Type
Type
Galleries
Fort William
Telephone:
01397 701806The gallery is a purpose built space rare in the north west highlands and is the perfect place to visit.
Findhorn Village Icehouse & Heritage Centre
Type
Type
Exhibitions
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
Forres
Telephone:
+44 (1309) 690659Explore the fascinating multiple underground chambers and learn about the salmon fishing industry at the Findhorn Village Icehouse and Heritage Centre.
