Highland Folk Museum (Newtonmore)
Best Visitor Attraction Award 2010 (ASVA)
What do you think of when you hear the word 'museum'? Does it conjure up glass cases, having to be quiet, being serious and certainly not touching anything? Well that's not what we think that the Highland Folk Museum is about.
Our 'Glass case' is our 80 acre, one mile long site where the largest objects are our recreated, carefully relocated and interpreted buildings. We want visitors of all ages to have a fun, perhaps nostalgic, experience where they can have the 'craic' with our staff, perhaps have a go at an activity or craft, feel the weight of an object, experience the 'reek' of peat or just enjoy a walk through the site looking out for red squirrels.
Families can spend 3-5hrs exploring the Museum, and there are picnic and play areas, cafe and shops on site to cater for all needs.
Special Features:
A variety of hands on activities are available throughout the summer - please see website for further details
Other Quality Awards:
Green Tourism (silver), Quality Assured , M.A.L accredited
Other Awards:
ASVA Best Visitor Attraction 2010, Kids in Museums finalist 2010
Contact Details:
The Highland Folk Museum
Kingussie Road
Newtonmore
Cairngorms National Park
PH20 1AY
tel: 01540 673 551
web: www.highlandfolk.com
Approximate Location:
Reviews from Trip Advisor
- Traveler Reviews for Highland Folk Museum
At A Glance
Opening Times:
Easter to end of August 10.30-5.30
September and October 11-4.30
Admission: FREE ENTRY
