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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Bright Water Visitor Centre
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Type
Museums
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
Kyleakin
Telephone:
+44 (1599) 530040Learn about the local and natural history of Kyleakin and Eilen Ban at the Bright Water Visitor Centre and discover the diverse wildlife that dwells there.
Brora Heritage Centre
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Exhibitions
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
Brora
Telephone:
Visit Brora Heritage Centre and discover the archaeology and industrial heritage of Brora portrayed through an exhibition, hands-on displays and dinosaur play area.
Wick Heritage Centre
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Type
Museums
Wick
Telephone:
+44 (1955) 605393The Wick Heritage Centre is a local history museum which presents the story of the town.
Mallaig Heritage Centre
Type
Type
Museums
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
Mallaig
Telephone:
+44 (1334) 474825Mallaig Heritage Centre is a local history museum and archive for Mallaig and West Lochaber.
Falconer Museum
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Type
Museums
Forres
Telephone:
+44 (1309) 673701The Falconer Museum is a local history museum in Forres.
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.
Nessieland
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Exhibitions
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
By Inverness
Telephone:
+44 (1456) 450342Informative and entertaining Loch Ness Monster Presentation
Colbost Croft Museum
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Type
Museums
By Dunvegan
Telephone:
+44 (1470) 521296Colbost Croft Museum is a traditional croft house depicting how islanders lived in the 19th century.
Inverness Museum & Art Gallery
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Type
Galleries
Gradings
- 4 Museum
Inverness
Telephone:
+44 (1463) 237114Explore exciting stories from the past and learn about the people, environment and traditions of the Highlands at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.
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.
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.
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
Gairloch Heritage Museum
Type
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.
Duncan Currie - Sandbank Studio
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Type
Galleries
Broadford
Telephone:
+44 (1471) 822011Specialising in mixed media and watercolour, Duncan Currie paints at the Broadford Gallery and Sandbank Studio, Isle of Skye.
Clan Gunn Heritage Centre
Type
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.
Culloden Battlefield and Visitor Centrre
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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.
Seadrift Centre
Type
Type
Exhibitions
Dunnet
Telephone:
+44(1847)821531Nestled on Dunnet Bay, the Seadrift Centre is the perfect place to discover and learn about the local wildlife of the Highlands.
St Fergus Art Gallery
Type
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.
Lybster Harbour Visitor Centre
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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.
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.
