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Cawdor Castle in Inverness

Discover the romantic Highland castle, the 14th century home of the Thanes of Cawdor. Built by the Cawdor family for over 600 years including three unique Scottish gardens and a Cawdoor bigwood experience! Located about 5 miles south west of Nairn, Cawdor …

Heritage, Museums, Sightseeing, Castles

The Highlands

Discover Scottish History at the Highland Folk Museum

Are you a scot and curious about how your ancestors may have lived? Or are you visiting the Highlands and want to find out more about it’s history? The Highland Folk Museum then is a perfect activity for you stack! Explore this …

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The Highlands

Eilean Donan Castle

If you want to see castles in Scotland, then Eilean Donan Castle is surely at the top of the list – built in the thirteenth century, it was a stronghold of the Clan Mackenzie and their allies, the Clan MacRae. Eilean Donan’s …

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The Highlands

Find out more about the History of the Highlands at Inverness Museum

Inverness is the Highland’s capital for a reason: it’s home to the amazing history and is a hub for culture – this shows in Inverness museum, which is home to a brilliant collection of historical and natural artefacts, as well as an …

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The Highlands

Helmsdale’s Timespan Museum in The Highlands

Discover the local and social history of the parish and the people of Helmsdale and embark on a journey from the open sea to the river mouth upstream and in towards the mainland to the Strath of Kildonan! The Timespan Museum focuses …

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The Highlands

History Museum in Dornoch

Step back in time with a visit to the Historylinks Museum. Dedicated to the history of Dornoch Parish, the permanent exhibition shows the Cathedral, feuding clans, the shameful burning of Scotland’s last alleged witch and the treachery and violence of Picts and Vikings. Current …

Heritage, Museums

The Highlands

Nuclear Bunker Museum in The Highlands

Are you looking for your next exciting museum trip in Scotland? Why not head along to the Gairloch Heritage Museum and uncover everything the history of the area has to offer! Located inside a convereted nuclear bunker, the museum consists of exhibitions …

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The Highlands

Treasures of the Earth Museum in The Highlands

Are you a fan of collecting gemstones and other geological finds? The Treasures of the Earth Museum is perfect for you! Visitors can come along and learn about a plethora of different archaeological and geological finds! From fossils to gold nuggets, there …

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The Highlands

Urquhart Castle in Inverness

If you want to combine an experience of wild natural beauty and the exploration of history, then we’ve got the perfect day out to add to your stack. Located on the shore of the famous Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle is home to …

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The Highlands

Visit Dunbeath Castle Gardens

Built high on a clifftop overlooking the Moray Firth, Dunbeath Castle, has one of the most dramatic approaches to any house in Scotland. Dunbeath was first mentioned in historical records as far back as 1428. The castle was a stronghold of the …

Gardens, Heritage, Museums, Tours, Walking, Castles

The Highlands

Visit the amazing structure of Fort George near Inverness

In the shadow of Loch Ness, where thousands of visitors descend to spot their favourite Scottish monster, lies an unsuspecting sight – one of the largest 18th-century military fortifications in the world, and one of the most outstanding seen in Europe, Fort …

Museums, Sightseeing, History

The Highlands

West Highland Museum in Fort William

Whether looking to uncover archaeology, natural history, Commando training and weaponry, Highland crofting life, costumes and charms, Victorian times, or even the history of mountain rescue, rest assured! West Highland Museum holds the answers behind all of these! Come along on a …

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