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The West Highland Museum has secured funding from Museums Galleries Scotland to develop new approaches to income generation and strengthen the museum’s long-term sustainability. The two-year project will focus on researching and developing opportunities around group visits and retail, helping the museum build more resilient income streams while continuing to provide free access to its collections.  While…

The West Highland Museum, founded in 1922 and located in Fort William, is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history and culture of the West Highlands. Our mission is to inspire, educate and engage visitors through diverse collections, including Jacobite artefacts, Gaelic heritage and WWII Commando history. Housed in a historic former bank building,…

On Friday evening, 13 February 2026,  the museum hosted a Charity Fundraising Dinner at The Highland Soap Company Visitor Centre & Larder Cafe in Fort William. This was a wonderful event with many individuals and businesses supporting us with raffle & auction prizes, plus many people donating their time and expertise to help us ensure…