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. 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
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2. Highland Folk Museum (Newtonmore)

Visit Scotland 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 ... more >