Discover one of the most daring allied operations of WWII.
The Arctic Convoys were a monumental collaborative effort to provide aid to the Soviet Union to bolster its defences against the invading German forces. The supplies were delivered by merchant vessels, escorted by warships, and shielded by air cover. The route went through perilous Arctic waters, and the ships sailed under the constant threat of air, surface vessel, and u-boat attacks.
Our museum has a large collection of artefacts and memorabilia, including: ships’ instruments, uniforms, photographs, written accounts, ships’ logs, medals, toys, models, and much more.
West Highland Museum is situated in the heart of Fort William in the Scottish Highlands. The collections tell the story of the region and its history. Our most renowned collections relate to Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobite cause, as well as the Commandos who trained here during World War II.
We also hold a wealth of curious and fascinating collections relating to less well-known aspects of the lives of the people of the West Highlands, from the effects of political warfare, to the economic impact of tourism in the region, and the coming of the industrial and modern age.
Glenfinnan Station Museum is located on a working West Highland railway station featuring the story of the West Highland Line and Glenfinnan Viaduct. There is a restored booking office exhibition, Dining & Sleeping cars, Viaduct trail and Signal Box demonstrations.
The indoor exhibition provides interesting facts and stories about the spectacular Glenfinnan Viaduct and life on the West Highland line, while the outdoor exhibits tell the story of a rural Scottish railway station over the last century.
The Museum is on the Iron Road to the Isles and is a picturesque heritage site celebrating the work of earlier generations on the West Highland Line.’
Grantown Museum is a community run social history museum exploring the stories and people of Grantown from its founding in 1795. Discover the town’s history, Clan Grant, great inventions, kids activities, electrifying objects, dressing up, photographic and family history archive as well as fantastic annual exhibitions, gallery, shop and visitor information centre. Open April -Oct, Mon-Sat 10am – 5pm
Located in the ancient province of Strathnaver, scene of some of the more brutal acts of the Highland Clearances, it is unsurprising this is the main story told by Strathnaver Museum. From the pulpit which dominates the main room Rev. Mackenzie was obliged to read out eviction notices in 1819. Of particular interest to those of Mackay ancestry is the Clan Mackay Centre on the upper floor of the museum. Don’t miss the impressive Farr Stone, dating from c.850AD, to be found in the graveyard or the Bronze Age Chealamy Beaker. Free maps available: Strathnaver Trail and Rob Donn Trail.
The museum displays the social and military history of the Royal Burgh of Dingwall in sound, pictures and text. There is a reconstructed local smiddy and kitchen, temporary exhibitions throughout the season and a small shop.
Visit the site of the last hand-to-hand battle fought on mainland British soil. Learn about the Jacobite uprising through the eyes of real people. It’s a great day out!
Cromarty Courthouse Museum is housed in an elegant A-listed 18th century townhouse, refurbished in 1980s. It has two floors with a single storey jail extension, added in the mid-19th century to house 3 cells and an exercise gallery. The courtroom upstairs has the original fixed court furniture.
We are a community museum welcoming visitors curious about local history and Highland justice as experienced in our local parishes of Cromarty and Resolis. There are 4 story soundscapes in the museum, based on real stories and told using our memorable mannequins. Two trials can be heard in the courtroom – gems of stories concerning 18th century vandalism and a pub brawl with undertones of racism. The unique Cromarty Fishertoun dialect is used to full effect in these trials. In a prison cell, a Victorian era prisoner, fallen on hard times, talks to his jailer. From behind his desk, the eccentric 17th century laird of Cromarty, Sir Thomas Urquhart, will confront you with one of his many obsessions! All the voices used in our recordings are members of our local community. There are QR codes on the walls which allow you to link to the text of the soundscapes on your phones.
Our museum collection consists of objects, paper archives, books and photographs. These illustrate the history of the area from the foundation of the medieval burgh through its heyday as a fishing community and commercial centre and forward to the 21st century. We run a programme of changing exhibitions that often involve community input.
There is a shop selling a range of locally produced goods as well as items made specifically for the Courthouse from elsewhere in Scotland. There is an attractive walled garden to the rear of the building that has been nurtured over the last few years as a wild-flower garden and orchard.
