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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Kylesku
Maryck Memories of Childhood is a museum in Sutherland.
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By Dunvegan
Colbost Croft Museum is a traditional croft house depicting how islanders lived in the 19th century.
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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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Dunnet
Nestled on Dunnet Bay, the Seadrift Centre is the perfect place to discover and learn about the local wildlife of the Highlands.
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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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Forres
The Falconer Museum is a local history museum in Forres.
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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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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.
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Dunbeath
Discover the heritage, history and culture of Dunbeath at the Dunbeath Heritage Centre, birthplace of world famous author Neil M Gunn.
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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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Lybster
Discover the story and amazing history of the picturesque port of Lybster at the Lybster Harbour and Visitor Centre.
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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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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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Glencoe
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.
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Strathpeffer
Discover what life was like for local children living in the Highlands through history at the Highland Museum of Childhood.
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Portree
Located on the outskirts of Portree, Aros has a fascinating combination of music, wildlife, film and exhibitions.
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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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Aberlour
No visit to Speyside would be complete without a visit to the Speyside Cooperage, the only cooperage in Britain with a visitor centre.