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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  1. Speyside Cooperage Visitor Centre

    Type

    Type

    Exhibitions

    Speyside Cooperage Visitor Centre

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    • 5 Visitor Attraction
    5 Visitor Attraction

    Aberlour

    Telephone:

    +44 (1340) 871108

    No visit to Speyside would be complete without a visit to the Speyside Cooperage, the only cooperage in Britain with a visitor centre.

  2. The Speyside Centre

    Type

    Type

    Exhibitions

    Moongate at The Speyside Centre

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    • 4 Visitor Attraction
    4 Visitor Attraction

    Grantown On Spey

    Telephone:

    +44 (1479) 851359

    Award-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.

  3. Treasures Of The Earth

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    Type

    Exhibitions

    Treasures Of The Earth

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    • 3 Visitor Attraction
    3 Visitor Attraction

    Fort William

    Telephone:

    +44 (1397) 772283

    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.

  4. Strathnaver Museum

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    Type

    Museums

    Strathnaver Museum

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    By Thurso

    Telephone:

    +44 (1641) 521418

    Strathnaver Museum is a local history museum near Thurso in Caithness.

  5. Bright Water Visitor Centre

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    Type

    Museums

    Natural History Display

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    Gradings

    • 3 Visitor Attraction
    3 Visitor Attraction

    Kyleakin

    Telephone:

    +44 (1599) 530040

    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.

  6. Inverness Museum & Art Gallery

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    Type

    Galleries

    Inverness Museum & Art Gallery

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    • 4 Museum
    4 Museum

    Inverness

    Telephone:

    +44 (1463) 237114

    Explore exciting stories from the past and learn about the people, environment and traditions of the Highlands at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.

  7. Seadrift Centre

    Type

    Type

    Exhibitions

    Seadrift Centre

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    Dunnet

    Telephone:

    +44(1847)821531

    Nestled on Dunnet Bay, the Seadrift Centre is the perfect place to discover and learn about the local wildlife of the Highlands.

  8. Lime Tree Gallery

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    Type

    Galleries

    Lime Tree Gallery

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    Fort William

    Telephone:

    01397 701806

    The gallery is a purpose built space rare in the north west highlands and is the perfect place to visit.

  9. Highland Museum Of Childhood

    Type

    Type

    Museums

    Highland Museum Of Childhood

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    Gradings

    • 3 Museum
    3 Museum

    Strathpeffer

    Telephone:

    +44 (1997) 421031

    Discover what life was like for local children living in the Highlands through history at the Highland Museum of Childhood.

  10. Findhorn Village Icehouse & Heritage Centre

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    Gradings

    • 3 Visitor Attraction
    3 Visitor Attraction

    Forres

    Telephone:

    +44 (1309) 690659

    Explore the fascinating multiple underground chambers and learn about the salmon fishing industry at the Findhorn Village Icehouse and Heritage Centre.

  11. Orbost Gallery

    Type

    Type

    Galleries

    Orbost Gallery

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    Gradings

    • 3 Arts Venue
    3 Arts Venue

    By Dunvegan

    Telephone:

    +44 (1470) 521207

    The Orbost Gallery features a wide range of professional artwork celebrating the stunning and unique landscapes and features of Skye and the Highlands.

  12. Giant Macaskill Museum

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    Type

    Museums

    Giant Macaskill Museum

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    Isle Of Skye

    Telephone:

    +44 (1470) 521296

    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”.

  13. The Skye Museum Of Island Life

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    By Uig

    Telephone:

    +44 (1470) 552206

    Step back in time and experience how islanders really lived at the unique and informative Skye Museum of Island Life.

  14. The West Highland Museum

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    Type

    Museums

    The West Highland Museum

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    Gradings

    • 4 Museum
    4 Museum

    Fort William

    Telephone:

    +44 (1397) 702169

    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.

  15. Swanson Art Gallery

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    Type

    Galleries

    Swanson Art Gallery

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    Thurso

    Telephone:

    +44 (1847) 896357

    Based in Thurso library, Swanson Gallery has a year round programme of local, Highland and touring exhibitions of fine artwork.

  16. Culloden Battlefield and Visitor Centre

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    Gradings

    • 5 Visitor Attraction
    5 Visitor Attraction

    Culloden

    Telephone:

    0844 493 2159

    Find out more about the events leading up to, during and after the Battle of Culloden at the new and award-winning visitor centre.

  17. Clan Gunn Heritage Centre

    Type

    Type

    Exhibitions

    Clan Gunn Heritage Centre

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    Gradings

    • 3 Visitor Attraction
    3 Visitor Attraction

    Latheron

    Telephone:

    +44 (1593) 741700

    The Clan Gunn Heritage Centre tells the story of one of Scotland's oldest clans, from its Norse origins to the present day.

  18. Glencoe & North Lorn Folk Museum

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    Gradings

    • 2 Museum
    2 Museum

    Glencoe

    Telephone:

    +44 (1855) 811664

    Housed 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.

  19. The Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition Experience

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    Gradings

    • 5 Visitor Attraction
    5 Visitor Attraction

    Inverness

    Telephone:

    +44 (1456) 450573

    Explore the mysteries and discover the history of the world famous Loch at the Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition Experience.

  20. Trotternish Artist Studio And Gallery

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    By Duntulm

    Telephone:

    +44 (1470) 552302

    Nestled on the stunning Trotternish Peninsula, the Trotternish Artist Studio and Gallery features a wide selection of landscape originals and mounted photographic work.

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