Museums in the Cairngorms National Park
To delve more deeply into the local area's history and heritage, visit one of the museums in the Cairngorms National Park. There you'll find a wealth of information to bring the history of the Cairngorms to life.
The Cairngorms National Park is steeped in history playing a big part in the past history of Scotland as a through route to the armies marching North and South to the battles of Culloden amongst others. The Lairig Gru was one of these routes as was General Wades road built by the armies travelling through the area. While out and about walking keep an eye out for old ruins and past signs of crofting life.
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1. Newtonmore Riding Centre
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Highland Pony Heritage Centre
Newtonmore
t: 01540 670000
2. Highland Folk Museum (Newtonmore)
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The Highland Folk Museum
Newtonmore
t: 01540 673 551
3. Braemar Castle
17th Century Castle with an exciting story. Built in 1628 by the Earl of Mar as his Highland hunting lodge, burned in the first Jacobite uprising, hom... more >
Braemar Castle
Braemar
t: 013397 41219
4. Dalwhinnie Distillery Visitor Centre
Dalwhinnie Distillery, Dalwhinnie (tel: 01540 672219)
5. Grantown Museum
Burnfield Avenue, Grantown on Spey (tel: 01479 872478)
6. Clan Macpherson Museum
The Clan Macpherson Museum, situated at the south end of the village, contains fascinating relics.
Main Street,
Newtonmore
(tel: 01540 673332)
7. Speyside Antiques and Gallery
Step back in time here at Speyside Centre in our Antiques and Collectables shop and see wonderful
Dulnain Bridge,
Dulnain Bridge
(tel: 01479851359)
8. Atholl Country Life Museum
Blair Atholl, Blair Atholl (tel: 01796 481 232)
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