The stage is set for structures that depict the history of the area and people in the Highlands. Period appropriate memorabilia is exhibited in the homes on display.

The stage is set for structures that depict the history of the area and people in the Highlands. Period appropriate memorabilia is exhibited in the homes on display.
The first Highland Museum of Kingussie, unfortunately close, was very interesting and présented the life in the vry old time. The Newtonmore one is only an image of the XIX° century... without any intérest, except he old school room.
Our time at the Highland Folk Museum was short, but we thoroughly enjoyed everything we saw. the grounds stretch a bit so be prepared to walk, albeit a somewhat easy hike. The museum is broken into sections, with each section having a collection of buildings --- The Aultlarie section houses a farmstead, tin cottage, garage, post office, Knappers yard, etc.,...
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We live further up the valley and to my shame this was my first ever visit here although my kids had been before (and they wanted to go again). So much to see and do - loved the school in particular where we all got to write in ink with old pens and blotting paper. Guy in there was really...
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My main problem is mobility in hilly areas.We only had a short time and as there is no longer any transport round the museum I was only able to see a small area
Great fun for all the family and all the staff were helpful and the children kept wanting to go back
A Fantastic interesting knowledge filled day out! The people in each building/stage were full of knowledge and dressed for the part too, great fun! (:
I spent an afternoon there in April with my 3 children aged 12 1/2, 10 1/2 and 8 and we all had a fantastic time.
The Museum is located on beautiful, very scenic grounds and has 3 separate zones where buildings from different periods of the Scottish history have been recreated. Staff dressed in period costume explain how people used...
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We visited the Highland Folk Museum for the first time this April and were not disappointed. It's free (although donations accepted and we were very happy to oblige), informative and fun. This place is great for people of all ages. It's great that there are people on hand to tell you more about the different buildings, eras and what it...
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Have driven past the signs for this place so many times and with a few spare hours one Sunday decided to pop in. Excellent attraction that takes a good couple of hours to get round. Like walking back in time..great for anyone interested in Scottish history and the way people used to live. Lots of wildlife to see along the...
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