Scottish Highlands - Museums

The lonely remains of a clearance village stand at the northern end of Strathnaver Glen, beside Lochan Duinte. Up to 80 people lived beside the loch before they were evicted in the last great clearance of Strathnaver in 1819. All that is left now are ruined foundations of houses, stackyards, barns, and a pair of corn kilns.
Skelpick, Bettyhill, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, KW14 7SQ

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Heritage Highlight: One of the last villages to be cleared on the Sutherland estates

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An award-winning museum is set within the grounds of historic Armadale Castle, home of Clan Donald. The museum tells the story of Clan Donald and its role in the history of the Isle of Skye, with six galleries spanning 1500 years of clan history.
Armadale, Sleat, Isle of Skye, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, IV45 8RS

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Number 42 Arnol is a traditional thatched crofting house of a style once ubiquitous throughout Lewis. The cottage, built around 1880, has been restored, along with its internal byre, barn, and stackyard, to present a glimpse into the bygone world of traditional Hebridean life.

Arnol, Isle of Lewis, Lewis, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, HS2 9DB

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This modern museum, cultural venue, and shopping complex on the southern edge of Portree gives visitors a glimpse into the history, of Skye, the traditional way of life on the island, and the Gaelic language.
Viewfield Road, Portree, Isle of Skye, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, IV51 9EU

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The sad and lonely remains of this clearance village stand on a windswept cliff north of Helmsdale. Families evicted from their lands in favour of sheep farming ended up here, scratching a meagre living by fishing. When the herring fishery declined, the villagers began to leave, and Badbea is now a deserted ruin.
Berriedale, Highlands and Islands, Scotland

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The 18th-century birthplace of Arthur Anderson, co-founder of the P & O Shipping Company, is now restored as a museum dedicated to the history of weaving and textile heritage in Shetland. Two rooms have been fully restored to the way they looked 2 centuries ago, with an exhibition on Anderson and the Shetland whitefish industry.
Bod of Gremista, Lerwick, Mainland, Shetland, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, ZE1 0PX

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Heritage Highlight: The only restored bod in Shetland

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This small museum covers the story of brochs in the historical landscape of Caithness. With an emphasis on the nearby Nybster Broch, the museum displays artefacts from the site. It also tells the story of the archaeologists who investigated so many brochs in Caithness, and explores the meaning of brochs in the history of the region.
The Old School House, Auckengill, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, KW1 4XP

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Caithness Horizons is one of the premier museums in the north of Scotland. The museum is housed in the old town hall of Thurso, an attractive Victorian building just a short stroll from the harbour.
Old Town Hall, High Street, Thurso, Highlands, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, KW14 8AJ

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This small museum recounts in vivid detail the history of Clan Cameron, its involvement with the Jacobite rebellion, the story of the Cameron Highlanders and the Commandos who have trained here since WWII.
Achnacarry, Spean Bridge, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, PH34 4EJ

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Heritage Highlight: Bonnie Prince Charlie mementos

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On the edge of Latrheron, near Dunbeath, is the 18th-century old parish church, now converted into a fascinating heritage centre and museum for Clan Gunn. Learn about the famous Westford Knight carving, thought to represent a member of Clan Gunn who sailed to America in 1398.
A99, Latheron, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, KW5 6DL

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Heritage Highlight: Housed in the 18th-century former parish church

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