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Discover the Legacy of Highland Soldiers at The Highlanders Museum
The Highlanders Museum, located within the historic Fort George near Inverness, preserves and showcases over 50,000 military artefacts spanning the history of Highland regiments from the Battle of Culloden to modern times. As custodians of Scotland's largest regimental collection outside London, we offer immersive educational experiences, guided tours of our nationally significant exhibits, and access to extensive archives covering six British regiments and their global allies. Our team provides expert-led research services for historians and descendants of Highland soldiers, while our venue hosts weddings, conferences, and community events within this iconic 18th-century fortress.The museum operates daily with seasonal hours, featuring interactive displays, a handling collection for tactile learning, and themed trails for younger visitors. Our partnership with Historic Environment Scotland ensures the preservation of this important cultural landmark while maintaining accessibility through ground-floor exhibits and staff-assisted facilities.
Services
Museum Tours
Minibus Tours
Research Archives
Wedding Hire
Educational Programs
Event Venue Hire
Virtual Exhibits
Military History Research
Highlights and features
- We house Scotland's largest regimental collection outside London with 50,000+ artefacts
- Our expert staff provide access to military archives covering six British regiments
- We offer immersive educational experiences with interactive displays and handling collections
- Our venue combines historic Fort George architecture with modern event facilities
- We operate daily with seasonal extended hours for visitor convenience
Services
Museum Tours
Explore Scotland's largest regimental collection through guided tours of Fort George's historic North Staff Block. View over 50,000 military artefacts spanning three centuries of Highland soldier history. Our expert guides provide context for exhibits including uniforms, weapons, and archival materials.
Minibus Tours
Join our one-day minibus tours tracing Highland clan history across iconic locations like Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and Culloden. Expert commentary brings battlefield history and Jacobite heritage to life while visiting key historical sites in the Scottish Highlands.
Research Archives
Access our extensive military archives covering six British regiments and international allies. Researchers can examine original documents, photographs, and service records dating from the 18th century to modern deployments, supported by specialist staff assistance.
Wedding Hire
Host unforgettable ceremonies in Fort George's historic chapel or museum spaces. Our Grade I listed venue combines military heritage with modern facilities, offering unique settings for weddings and special events with panoramic coastal views.
Educational Programs
Engage students with hands-on history through our educational programs. Curriculum-linked workshops use handling collections, interactive displays, and guided tours to teach military history, with tailored resources for primary and secondary school groups.
Questions
What are The Highlanders' Museum opening hours?
We're open daily from 10:00-16:00 (October-March) and 09:30-17:30 (April-September). Last entry is 1 hour before closing.
How much does entry to the museum cost?
Admission prices are £11 (adult), £9 (concession), and £6.50 (child aged 7-15). Under 7s enter free.
Can I host events at Fort George?
Yes, we offer two function rooms for weddings, conferences, and special events in our historic setting near Inverness.
Are there educational resources for schools?
We provide curriculum-linked workshops, handling collections, and guided tours for school groups with specialist military history content.
Do you offer virtual access to collections?
Yes, our virtual tour and online archive resources allow remote access to selected exhibits and historical materials.
Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?
Ground floor exhibits are accessible with staff assistance. Unfortunately, upper floors remain inaccessible due to historic architecture.
Reviews (4)
William Pettifer
Sep 01, 2021
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Very interesting free addition to fort George with mountains of information, clothing, pictures, and objects, even with the top floor closed (was on my visit due to covid). Other than that, good covid secure measures due to its one way system. Only backdrop is that its not suitable for mobile disabilities due to the layout but good for social distancing though. Need to return when the top floors open.
Keith John McCarthy
Aug 10, 2021
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My first visit to Fort George as a veteran of V Coy The Liverpool Scottish 1/51st Highland Volunteers, an excellent visit and would highly recommend anyone this far North to pay a visit you won’t be disappointed CFGB ..CPL Keith McCarthy MILAN platoon
Jim Squires
Aug 04, 2021
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We had a fantastic day Saturday visiting the fort and of corse the highland museum so we decided to come back yesterday the museum, as was our main reason for visiting, we found it so interesting, all staff are very friendly, and helpful, We would like to say an extra big thank you to Ernie for all your help and hard work, It was lovely to meet you, thanks again Jen&Jim
Clare Crawford
Jul 20, 2021
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Fabulous visit. beautiful walk around the fort with lovely views and a fascinating museum . well worth a trip for children and adults alike.
