What's On
For over 100 years the Herring Girls were the backbone of the UK’s fishing industry
From 9 March - 26 April 2026
Temporary Exhibition ...
Following the Fish is a joint project run by High Life Highland’s Archive Service in partnership with Suffolk Archives, the Norfolk Record Office, and Tasglann nan Eilean (the Hebridean Archives) to capture their stories.
The exhibition showcases stories, photographs and memories captured through interviews with locals and family members of herring lassies. We will also be showcasing a brand new virtual reality experience courtesy of Timespan Museum and Open Virtual Worlds.
Entry is free but we welcome donations towards the upkeep of the museum and our future redevelopment project. Thank you ...
Visit the Highland Folk Museum, near Kingussie
Saturday 25th April 2026
Community event ...
Join us for a day at the Highland Folk Museum.
Enjoy an exclusive tour of the Am Fasgadh collections store where you can view over 15,000 objects housed over 2 floors. This will be followed by access to roam the rest of the museum for the afternoon.
The museum site covers a large area – one mile from end to end, with some uneven pathways – so please ensure you come dressed for the weather and have suitable footwear.
Coach collection/Drop off points will be in Fort William & Spean Bridge
Any questions email community@westhighlandmuseum.org.uk
For over 100 years the Herring Girls were the backbone of the UK’s fishing industry
From 9 March - 26 April 2026
Temporary Exhibition ...
Following the Fish is a joint project run by High Life Highland’s Archive Service in partnership with Suffolk Archives, the Norfolk Record Office, and Tasglann nan Eilean (the Hebridean Archives) to capture their stories.
The exhibition showcases stories, photographs and memories captured through interviews with locals and family members of herring lassies. We will also be showcasing a brand new virtual reality experience courtesy of Timespan Museum and Open Virtual Worlds.
Entry is free but we welcome donations towards the upkeep of the museum and our future redevelopment project. Thank you ...
Beginners Gaelic classes
Look out for new dates in 2026
Community event ...
Seeking a new challenge?
Come along to one of our courses to learn the basics of the Gaelic language.
The cost of the course has been subsidised by funding from
Bord Na Gaidhlig.
You can book your place on the next course when dates are released or alternatively email us to join the waitlist on
community@westhighlandmuseum.org.uk
History Haven
We have launched regular History Haven sessions at the
West Highland Museum, and your children are all more than welcome to come along!
Take a fun trip back in time, with our Community and Learning Officer, to explore varied history and heritage topics on each visit.
Children's Activities
Date - first Saturday of each month
Time - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Venue - West Highland Museum
Become a Friend of the West Highland Museum
Support us ...
Friends of the West Highland Museum is a programme designed to help support the museum in it's aims to share our Highland culture throughout the world. By investing in membership you will be helping us in our curatorial work, the redevelopment of our museum building to make it more accessible and much, much more.
We look forward to you joining us very soon ...
Share your spare time with your local museum
You don't have to be a history expert to join us, you just need to have a few spare hours, a passion for supporting a local organisation and a warm welcome to share with our visitors.
Pop into the museum or contact us using the email below to have a chat about what's involved and the exciting future plans for the museum.
Email volunteer@westhighlandmuseum.org.uk with any questions
Volunteer recruitment
The Lost Portrait of Bonnie Prince Charlie
Believed to be the famous lost Highlander Portrait of Bonnie Prince Charlie, this portrait was thought to have been painted in Scotland in 1745/6. It is on public display for the very first time since its identification by Dr Bendor Grosvenor.
ADMISSION: Free. Donations welcome
TO BOOK: No booking required
EXHIBITION
Our Museum Guided Tour
Ongoing
Are you a group of 10 or more? Join one of our expert volunteer guides for a tour of the museum. Guided tours are subject to the availability of our guides.
ADMISSION: Contact us for group prices (under 18s free)
BOOKING essential. Email info@westhighlandmuseum.org.uk to enquire.
Guided Tour
Temporary Exhibition ...
For over 100 years the Herring Girls were the backbone of the UK’s fishing industry
From 9 March - 26 April 2026
Following the Fish is a joint project run by High Life Highland’s Archive Service in partnership with Suffolk Archives, the Norfolk Record Office, and Tasglann nan Eilean (the Hebridean Archives) to capture their stories.
The exhibition showcases stories, photographs and memories captured through interviews with locals and family members of herring lassies. We will also be showcasing a brand new virtual reality experience courtesy of Timespan Museum and Open Virtual Worlds.
Entry is free but we welcome donations towards the upkeep of the museum and our future redevelopment project. Thank you …
Community event ...
Visit the Highland Folk Museum, near Kingussie
Saturday 25th April 2026
Join us for a day at the Highland Folk Museum.
Enjoy an exclusive tour of the Am Fasgadh collections store where you can view over 15,000 objects housed over 2 floors. This will be followed by access to roam the rest of the museum for the afternoon.
The museum site covers a large area – one mile from end to end, with some uneven pathways – so please ensure you come dressed for the weather and have suitable footwear.
Coach collection/Drop off points will be in Fort William & Spean Bridge
Any questions email community@westhighlandmuseum.org.uk
Community event ...
Beginners Gaelic classes
Look out for new dates in 2026
Seeking a new challenge?
Come along to one of our courses to learn the basics of the Gaelic language.
The cost of the course has been subsidised by funding from Bord Na Gaidhlig.
You can book your place on the next course when dates are released or alternatively email us to join the waitlist on community@westhighlandmuseum.org.uk
Children's Activities
History Haven
We have launched regular History Haven sessions at the West Highland Museum, and your children are all more than welcome to come along!
Take a fun trip back in time, with our Community and Learning Officer, to explore varied history and heritage topics on each visit.
Date - first Saturday of each month
Time - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Venue - West Highland Museum
Support us ...
Become a Friend of the West Highland Museum
Friends of the West Highland Museum is a programme designed to help support the museum in it’s aims to share our Highland culture throughout the world. By investing in membership you will be helping us in our curatorial work, the redevelopment of our museum building to make it more accessible and much, much more.
We look forward to you joining us very soon …
Volunteer recruitment
Share your spare time with your local museum
You don’t have to be a history expert to join us, you just need to have a few spare hours, a passion for supporting a local organisation and a warm welcome to share with our visitors.
Pop into the museum or contact us using the email below to have a chat about what’s involved and the exciting future plans for the museum.
Email volunteer@westhighlandmuseum.org.uk with any questions
Scan the QR code to submit your application
EXHIBITION
The Lost Portrait of Bonnie Prince Charlie
Believed to be the famous lost Highlander Portrait of Bonnie Prince Charlie, this portrait was thought to have been painted in Scotland in 1745/6. It is on public display for the very first time since its identification by Dr Bendor Grosvenor.
ADMISSION: Free. Donations welcome
TO BOOK: No booking required
Guided Tour
Ongoing
Our Museum Guided Tour
Are you a group of 10 or more? Join one of our expert volunteer guides for a tour of the museum. Guided tours are subject to the availability of our guides.
ADMISSION: Contact us for group prices (under 18s free)
BOOKING essential. Email info@westhighlandmuseum.org.uk to enquire.
Exhibitions
Museum Governance
President:
Position currently vacant following the death of Donald Angus Cameron of Lochiel
Vice President:
Mrs Fiona Maclean of Ardgour
Chair of Board of Directors:
Ian Peter MacDonald
Vice Chair:
Dr Chris Robinson