St Kilda – The Residents Return
During the lockdown of 2020 I wrote a series of articles, about the remote and unique island archipelago of St Kilda. Somehow the isolation of lockdow
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Journey of a Christening Dress
In September 2021 Jan Manos, a museum professional from the United States got in touch with us to offer us a very special gift. This beautiful Christ
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Knotted Charms at the West Highland Museum
In November, John Currie visited us as the West Highland Museum and was able to provide a fascinating insight into one of the objects in our collectio
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The Syd Shadbolt Collection
Syd Shadbolt – Commando 5
In 2020 the family of the late Syd Shadbolt approached the curator of the West Highland Museum, regarding a collection of W
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Museum Manager Retires
On 7th December twenty-five directors, staff, and volunteersgathered for the first time since 2019 for our Christmasnight out at the Highland Cinema a
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The Governor’s Room
Although the first garrison at Fort William was erected in 1654, it was not until 1690 that the timber and earthwork construction was replaced by a mo
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A Big Thank You to All Our Donors!
You did it! A BIG thank you to all our lovely donors! We have successfully raised more than £30,000 over the last 30 days in our Art Happens crowdfun
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A Graveyard Visit
A recent Lochaber Archaeological Society visit to old Kilmallie Cemetery unearthed a familiar problem. The gravestone of Alan Cameron, baker of Inverl
Job Opportunity at the West Highland Museum
The West Highland Museum has an exciting new vacancy for an experienced part-time Administrator, based in the West Highland Museum, Cameron Square,
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The Clanranald Anvil
Within the Museum stands a mysterious block of iron known as the ‘Clanranald anvil’. Amid a haze of folklore, we can discern something intriguing, so
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