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.
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Timespan Heritage Centre And Art Gallery
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Type
Galleries
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
Helmsdale
Telephone:
+44 (1431) 821327Timespan Heritage and Arts Centre is a museum of social and natural history, contemporary art gallery, archive, gift shop, herb garden and cafe.
Arisaig Land, Sea & Islands Centre
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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.
Dingwall Museum
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Type
Museums
Dingwall
Telephone:
+44 (1349) 865366Dingwall Museum is a local history museum in the Highlands.
Gairloch Heritage Museum
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Type
Museums
Gradings
- 3 Museum
Gairloch
Telephone:
+44 (1445) 712287Take a journey through time in the north west Highlands at the Gairloch Heritage Museum, discovering the culture, heritage and customs of the beautiful area.
The Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition Experience
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Type
Exhibitions
Gradings
- 5 Visitor Attraction
Inverness
Telephone:
+44 (1456) 450573Explore the mysteries and discover the history of the world famous Loch at the Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition Experience.
Clan Gunn Heritage Centre
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Type
Exhibitions
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
Latheron
Telephone:
+44 (1593) 741700The Clan Gunn Heritage Centre tells the story of one of Scotland's oldest clans, from its Norse origins to the present day.
Orbost Gallery
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Type
Galleries
Gradings
- 3 Arts Venue
By Dunvegan
Telephone:
+44 (1470) 521207The Orbost Gallery features a wide range of professional artwork celebrating the stunning and unique landscapes and features of Skye and the Highlands.
Highland Museum Of Childhood
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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.
Glencoe & North Lorn Folk Museum
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Type
Museums
Gradings
- 2 Museum
Glencoe
Telephone:
+44 (1855) 811664Housed in traditional 18th century thatched cottages, the Glencoe and North Lorn Folk Museum provides a rich insight the history of Glencoe area and its people.
Treasures Of The Earth
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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.
The West Highland Museum
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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.
Caithness Horizons: Museum, Gallery Shop & Cafe
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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.
Giant Macaskill Museum
Type
Type
Museums
Isle Of Skye
Telephone:
+44 (1470) 521296Set in a restored Highland croft, the museum shows off the greatness of Angus MacAskill, who was born in 1825 and grew to a mighty 7’9” tall. In 1981 he was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records as the tallest “true giant”.
St Fergus Art Gallery
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Type
Galleries
Wick
Telephone:
+44 (1955) 603489Enjoy a visit to St Fergus Art Gallery, situated in Wick and explore a diverse selection of fine arts and crafts.
Grantown Museum
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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
The Skye Museum Of Island Life
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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.
Findhorn Village Icehouse & Heritage Centre
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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.
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.
Brora Heritage Centre
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Type
Exhibitions
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
Brora
Visit Brora Heritage Centre and discover the archaeology and industrial heritage of Brora portrayed through an exhibition, hands-on displays and dinosaur play area.
Dunbeath Heritage Centre
Type
Type
Exhibitions
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
Dunbeath
Telephone:
+44 (0) 1593 731 233Discover the heritage, history and culture of Dunbeath at the Dunbeath Heritage Centre, birthplace of world famous author Neil M Gunn.
