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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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.
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.
Wick Heritage Centre
Type
Type
Museums
Wick
Telephone:
+44 (1955) 605393The Wick Heritage Centre is a local history museum which presents the story of the town.
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.
Nessieland
Type
Type
Exhibitions
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
By Inverness
Telephone:
+44 (1456) 450342Informative and entertaining Loch Ness Monster Presentation
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.
Orbost Gallery
Type
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.
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.
Clan Cameron Museum
Type
Type
Museums
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
Spean Bridge
Telephone:
+44 (1397) 712090Clan Cameron Museum tells the history of Clan Cameron.
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 Centre
Type
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.
Ullapool Museum And Visitor Centre
Type
Type
Museums
Gradings
- 3 Museum
Ullapool
Telephone:
+44 (0)1854 612987Ullapool Museum and Visitor Centre is a local history museum based in the town.
Swanson Art Gallery
Type
Type
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.
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.
Findhorn Village Icehouse & Heritage Centre
Type
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.
Grantown Museum
Type
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
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.
HistoryLinks Museum
Type
Type
Museums
Gradings
- 5 Museum
Dornoch
Telephone:
+44 (1862) 811275HistoryLinks Museum is a local history museum in Dornoch.
Strathnaver Museum
Type
Type
Museums
By Thurso
Telephone:
+44 (1641) 521418Strathnaver Museum is a local history museum near Thurso in Caithness.
Trotternish Artist Studio And Gallery
Type
Type
Galleries
By Duntulm
Telephone:
+44 (1470) 552302Nestled on the stunning Trotternish Peninsula, the Trotternish Artist Studio and Gallery features a wide selection of landscape originals and mounted photographic work.
