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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Helmsdale
Timespan Heritage and Arts Centre is a museum of social and natural history, contemporary art gallery, archive, gift shop, herb garden and cafe.
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Elgin
Elgin Museum is Scotland’s oldest independent museum.
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By Uig
Step back in time and experience how islanders really lived at the unique and informative Skye Museum of Island Life.
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By Inverness
Informative and entertaining Loch Ness Monster Presentation
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Tain
Tain Through Time visitor centre presents the rich history of Easter Ross, including medieval royal Pilgrimages to Tain.
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Forres
The Falconer Museum is a local history museum in Forres.
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Forres
Explore the fascinating multiple underground chambers and learn about the salmon fishing industry at the Findhorn Village Icehouse and Heritage Centre.
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By Dunvegan
The Orbost Gallery features a wide range of professional artwork celebrating the stunning and unique landscapes and features of Skye and the Highlands.
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Dornoch
HistoryLinks Museum is a local history museum in Dornoch.
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Fort William
Visit 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.
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Arisaig
The Land, Sea and Islands Visitor Centre is on the site of a derelict smiddy in a stunning situation in the heart of Arisaig village.
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Fort William
Housed 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.
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Inverness
Explore exciting stories from the past and learn about the people, environment and traditions of the Highlands at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.
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Thurso
Based in Thurso library, Swanson Gallery has a year round programme of local, Highland and touring exhibitions of fine artwork.
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Isle Of Skye
Set 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”.
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Kyleakin
Learn 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.
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Gairloch
Take a journey through time in the north west Highlands at the Gairloch Heritage Museum, discovering the culture, heritage and customs of the beautiful area.
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Mallaig
Mallaig Heritage Centre is a local history museum and archive for Mallaig and West Lochaber.
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Lybster
Discover the story and amazing history of the picturesque port of Lybster at the Lybster Harbour and Visitor Centre.