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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The Aros Experience
Type
Type
Exhibitions
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
Portree
Telephone:
+44 (1478) 613649Located on the outskirts of Portree, Aros has a fascinating combination of music, wildlife, film and exhibitions.
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.
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.
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.
Nessieland
Type
Type
Exhibitions
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
By Inverness
Telephone:
+44 (1456) 450342Informative and entertaining Loch Ness Monster Presentation
Clan Cameron Museum
Type
Type
Museums
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
Spean Bridge
Telephone:
+44 (1397) 712090Clan Cameron Museum tells the history of Clan Cameron.
Speyside Cooperage Visitor Centre
Type
Type
Exhibitions
Gradings
- 5 Visitor Attraction
Aberlour
Telephone:
+44 (1340) 871108No visit to Speyside would be complete without a visit to the Speyside Cooperage, the only cooperage in Britain with a visitor centre.
Dunbeath Heritage Centre
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Type
Exhibitions
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
Dunbeath
Telephone:
+44 (0) 1593 731 233Discover the heritage, history and culture of Dunbeath at the Dunbeath Heritage Centre, birthplace of world famous author Neil M Gunn.
Tain Through Time
Type
Type
Museums
Gradings
- 4 Museum
Tain
Telephone:
+44 (1862) 894089Tain Through Time visitor centre presents the rich history of Easter Ross, including medieval royal Pilgrimages to Tain.
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.
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.
Lybster Harbour Visitor Centre
Type
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.
Giant Macaskill Museum
Type
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”.
Lime Tree Gallery
Type
Type
Galleries
Fort William
Telephone:
01397 701806The gallery is a purpose built space rare in the north west highlands and is the perfect place to visit.
The West Highland Museum
Type
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.
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.
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.
Brora Heritage Centre
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Type
Exhibitions
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
Brora
Visit Brora Heritage Centre and discover the archaeology and industrial heritage of Brora portrayed through an exhibition, hands-on displays and dinosaur play area.
The Skye Museum Of Island Life
Type
Type
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.
Strathnaver Museum
Type
Type
Museums
By Thurso
Telephone:
+44 (1641) 521418Strathnaver Museum is a local history museum near Thurso in Caithness.
