Discover the rich history and heritage of the Scottish Highlands through the local museums in the Speyside area.
Clan MacPherson House and Museum
The Clan MacPherson Museum in Newtonmore contains exhibitions for those with an interest in the history and fortunes of this famous clan, which includes authors Ian and Elizabeth MacPherson, and super-model Elle MacPherson.
Highland Folk Museum
The Highland Folk Museums invite you to enter the World of the Highlander – to see, touch, smell and feel the atmosphere as you are guided through 400 years of Highland life from clansman to crofter. The Newtonmore site offers live demonstrations of traditional skills and crafts, on-site transport, catering facilities, play areas and gift shop.
Grantown Museum and Heritage Trust
Grantown Museum tells the story of the town’s beginnings from 1765 and was awarded ‘Commended’ in the Scottish Museum of the Year Awards. The museum hosts archives and provides research facilities for genealogy and local history. Grantown is the traditional home of the Clan Grant.