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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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.
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.
Hugh Miller's Birthplace Cottage and Museum
Type
Type
Museums
Gradings
- 5 Visitor Attraction
Cromarty
Telephone:
0844 493 2158Here in this thatched cottage built c1698 by his great-grandfather was born Hugh Miller, on 10 October, 1802.
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.
Duncan Currie - Sandbank Studio
Type
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.
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.
Bright Water Visitor Centre
Type
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maryck Memories Of Childhood
Type
Type
Museums
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
Kylesku
Telephone:
+44 (1971) 502341Maryck Memories of Childhood is a museum in Sutherland.
The Speyside Centre
Type
Type
Exhibitions
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
Grantown On Spey
Telephone:
+44 (1479) 851359Award-winning attraction with unique heather story exhibition, extensive gift shop, large garden centre selling 300 different heathers, antique shop, famous Clootie Dumpling Restaurant and children's play area.
The Highlanders' Museum
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Type
Museums
The Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition Experience
Type
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.
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.
HistoryLinks Museum
Type
Type
Museums
Gradings
- 5 Museum
Dornoch
Telephone:
+44 (1862) 811275HistoryLinks Museum is a local history museum in Dornoch.
Glencoe Visitor Centre
Type
Type
Exhibitions
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
Ballachulish
Telephone:
0844 493 2222Learn all about Glencoe's remarkable history, landscape and wildlife in the National Trust for Scotland's visitor centre.
Timespan Heritage Centre And Art Gallery
Type
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
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.
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.
