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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Maryck Memories Of Childhood
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Museums
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
Kylesku
Telephone:
+44 (1971) 502341Maryck Memories of Childhood is a museum in Sutherland.
Colbost Croft Museum
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Type
Museums
By Dunvegan
Telephone:
+44 (1470) 521296Colbost Croft Museum is a traditional croft house depicting how islanders lived in the 19th century.
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”.
Seadrift Centre
Type
Type
Exhibitions
Dunnet
Telephone:
+44(1847)821531Nestled on Dunnet Bay, the Seadrift Centre is the perfect place to discover and learn about the local wildlife of the Highlands.
Gairloch Heritage Museum
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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.
Falconer Museum
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Type
Museums
Forres
Telephone:
+44 (1309) 673701The Falconer Museum is a local history museum in Forres.
Bright Water Visitor Centre
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Type
Museums
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
Kyleakin
Telephone:
+44 (1599) 530040Learn 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.
Brora Heritage Centre
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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.
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.
Timespan Heritage Centre And Art Gallery
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Type
Galleries
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
Helmsdale
Telephone:
+44 (1431) 821327Timespan Heritage and Arts Centre is a museum of social and natural history, contemporary art gallery, archive, gift shop, herb garden and cafe.
Elgin Museum
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Type
Museums
Gradings
- 4 Museum
Elgin
Telephone:
+44 (1343) 543675Elgin Museum is Scotland’s oldest independent museum.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Highland Museum Of Childhood
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Type
Museums
Gradings
- 3 Museum
Strathpeffer
Telephone:
+44 (1997) 421031Discover what life was like for local children living in the Highlands through history at the Highland Museum of Childhood.
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.
Inverness Museum & Art Gallery
Type
Type
Galleries
Gradings
- 4 Museum
Inverness
Telephone:
+44 (1463) 237114Explore exciting stories from the past and learn about the people, environment and traditions of the Highlands at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.
The Highlanders' Museum
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Type
Museums
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.
