The Gaels are longtime residents of the island and this is a great place to see, hear and read about the history behind the clans and Lang cal people.

The Great Hall of the Clans Museum consist of almost entirely text exhibits, without anything that you could not read online. What is special is the demonstrations, which follow one-after-the-other (and apparently are given only once or maybe twice per day) so phone ahead to...More

This Hall always fills with me with emotion, the Kilts all displayed, the clans represented. If you have any Scot in your background, this feels like home! There was a Piping Concert going on--even more authenticity.

The value of the Hall of the Clans is the demonstrations. We timed our visit to arrive for the great kilt demonstration, which was really fun. We didn't realize that we would then be treated to a gaellic lesson and a music demonstration! The demonstrations...More

The museum of the Hall of the Clans offers a hands on experience that allows visitors to hear samples of the different forms of music (jigs, reels, strathspeys, etc) (by instrument) and from a historical background. Visitors learn the background behind the Ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee),...More

very informative. lots of things to look at and listen to. It was nice to actually hear gaelic spoken after seeing the written word so often.

When on the Cabot Trail, definitely drop by the Gaelic College for the excellent giftshop and to listen to the piper who appears occasionally. Then leave and save your admission money. The Hall of the Clans sounded like a great attraction. Cost us $26.50 to...More