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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Galleries
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- 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.
Elgin Museum
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Museums
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- 4 Museum
Elgin
Telephone:
+44 (1343) 543675Elgin Museum is Scotland’s oldest independent museum.
The Skye Museum Of Island Life
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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.
Nessieland
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Exhibitions
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- 3 Visitor Attraction
By Inverness
Telephone:
+44 (1456) 450342Informative and entertaining Loch Ness Monster Presentation
Tain Through Time
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Museums
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- 4 Visitor Attraction
Tain
Telephone:
+44 (1862) 894089Tain Through Time visitor centre presents the rich history of Easter Ross, including medieval royal Pilgrimages to Tain.
Falconer Museum
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Museums
Forres
Telephone:
+44 (1309) 673701The Falconer Museum is a local history museum in Forres.
Findhorn Village Icehouse & Heritage Centre
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Exhibitions
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- 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.
Orbost Gallery
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Galleries
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- 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.
HistoryLinks Museum
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Museums
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- 5 Museum
Dornoch
Telephone:
+44 (1862) 811275HistoryLinks Museum is a local history museum in Dornoch.
The West Highland Museum
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Museums
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- 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
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Exhibitions
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- 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.
Treasures Of The Earth
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Exhibitions
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- 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.
Inverness Museum & Art Gallery
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Type
Galleries
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- 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.
Swanson Art Gallery
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Galleries
Thurso
Telephone:
+44 (1847) 896357Based in Thurso library, Swanson Gallery has a year round programme of local, Highland and touring exhibitions of fine artwork.
Giant Macaskill Museum
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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”.
Bright Water Visitor Centre
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Museums
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- 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.
The Highlanders' Museum
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Museums
Gairloch Heritage Museum
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Museums
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- 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.
Mallaig Heritage Centre
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Museums
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- 3 Visitor Attraction
Mallaig
Telephone:
+44 (1334) 474825Mallaig Heritage Centre is a local history museum and archive for Mallaig and West Lochaber.
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.
