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  • Treasured World War II Medals with a Fascinating Story Gifted to the Museum

    Treasured World War II Medals with a Fascinating Story Gifted to the Museum

    The museum was delighted to be recently gifted military service awards that once belonged to Fort William soldier, Alexander Finlayson Beaton. The medals were donated by his daughter Maggie Hardy (nee Beaton) and granddaughter Tracy Anderson.  The World War II military service medals and badge were awarded to most servicing military personnel, but what makes…

  • Become a Friend of the West Highland Museum

    Become a Friend of the West Highland Museum

    Wednesday 16th April saw the West Highland Museum presenting to it’s community and wider audience it’s extensive plans and aspirations for it’s future. Along with this was the launch of a new ‘Friends of the West Highland Museum’ programme to assist the work and redevelopment, so supporters can enjoy being a part of the next…

  • An Intergenerational afternoon at Moss Park

    An Intergenerational afternoon at Moss Park

    With thanks to funding from SeachdainNaGàidhlig, the West Highland Museum & Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar will spend an afternoon entertaining residents at a local care home. Both Moss Park and Invernevis House residents will take part in the event and enjoy music, song & stories from a class of pupils, as well a number of…