The Clansman Centre
The Clansman Centre
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bette992
Glasgow, UK28 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
This was an excellent experience. This was the fastest hour I have ever experienced. I enjoyed learning about Scottish history especially how the highland lady’s and gents dressed. If I could only do one thing in Fort Augustus, this would be the one.
Written 15 October 2023
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Carolyn G
Rechovot, Israel74 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Absolutely wonderful and suitable for all ages. We had a great time, received a lot of interesting and important information about the life of the highlanders and even got to try out a kilt and some of the weapons! Anthony definitely knew everything about highland life and had a ton of patience for all our questions, along with making us laugh. This is a "must stop" place for anyone visiting Ft. Augustus!
Written 31 August 2023
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RuthyGlasgow
Glasgow766 contributions
Aug 2023
What a great way to spend an hour in here. Talk Shows are on at different times of the day and its best to book. I can't remember the chaps name who entertained us with his humour and knowledge of how the Highlanders lived hundreds of years back. He was dressed as a Highlander and kept our attention with his funny "speil" and dressing up couple of willing members of the audience as Highlanders. Explaining how the kilts took over from the original Plaids and how it was worn etc. Talking on being in a humble dwelling of a Highlander. Quite funny at times and very interesting. Feel sorry that not everyone who visits Fort Augustus knows what they have missed?
Then there is the little shop which is free to enter to buy unusual souvenirs once show is finished. Show is not expensive.
Then there is the little shop which is free to enter to buy unusual souvenirs once show is finished. Show is not expensive.
Written 20 August 2023
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Jeff G
The Woodlands, TX3 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Ian was fantastic! Super knowledgeable and funny! We learned a lot of cool history about clan life and the history of the kilt. Our Scottish guide even learned a few new things. Was really fun to see how we looked in the kilt too. Definitely worth a stop and one of the highlights of our Scotland trip.
Written 16 July 2023
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992lisa
St. Dogmaels, UK12 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Decided to book onto this last.minute during a rest day in Fort Augustus whilst doing the Great Glen Way. Good value at £7 per adult. The gentleman who talked to us was really funny and I learnt a lot about life as a Clansman, particularly the importance and history of the kilt.
Written 25 September 2022
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Nanvdand
Long Beach, CA54 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
It’s Tuesday and we were in Fort Augustus for a couple of hours so this seemed like a good diversion. So we excitedly approached the attendant:
Me: Can we see the exhibits?
Attendant: Well it’s really just a movie that has already started
Me: Cool. What time does the next one start?
Attendant: Thursday [blank stare - no explanation]
Me: Can we see the exhibits?
Attendant: Well it’s really just a movie that has already started
Me: Cool. What time does the next one start?
Attendant: Thursday [blank stare - no explanation]
Written 6 September 2022
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KevinRayment
Welwyn, UK960 contributions
Aug 2022
A lovely little shop with some very interesting Scottish items on display. It was a very enjoyable few minutes.
Written 26 August 2022
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pepsidoodles
Swindon, England11 contributions
Jun 2022
We visited as part of a Classic Car Rally group. The whole experience was highly interesting and very entertaining. We learnt a lot! We would definitely recommend a visit to this venue.
Written 12 June 2022
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Jayne C
9 contributions
Sep 2021
Some lovely items for sale. Good quality and great keepsakes for your visit to lochness highly recommend the cruise trip near it
Written 30 September 2021
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tartancustard
Chichester, UK156 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
If you want to know more on the history, the people, Clans and way of life in the Highlands then book your tickets now and join your host Anthony for an informal and humorous hour of fun and facts. The experience is based in a cosy little representation of a Highland dwelling. Learn how a traditional kilt was made and worn, see all the weaponry used in the feuds, how the family lived and more. Cannot recommend this experience more highly
Written 15 September 2021
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Kathy W
Baltimore, MD9 contributions
4 of us will be there on Sept 12. How do we know if and when there will be a show and what is the cost?
Karen C
4 contributions
Hello there. I will be staying at Morag's Lodge this June and would like to take in a show if it turns out we have enough time. Do you charge for the show and if so, how much? Thanks.
Andrew G
Saffron Walden, UK42 contributions
I don’t charge for the show but the Clansman centre does. Email them directly. Worth it though!
shirleybutler149
Brisbane, Australia
When is the shop open? We were there today but it wasn’t open. Is it closed through the winter ?
LAStoddart
Fort Augustus, UK5 contributions
Hi. Will be open tomorrow at 12 noon and Thursday. Usually open til about 3 but good idea to phone 01320366444 as we don't really have set hours at this time of year. Kind regards Lesley-Ann
Kekinard
Asheville, NC5 contributions
My family has Scottish history. I am driving through in June on a weekday. We have only one day and would hate to miss the show. We are interested in learning about the clansman way of life. DO we need to purchase tickets ahead of time? Also, is the show offered at certain times? We will be visiting in the 4 pm range, thanks
LAStoddart
Fort Augustus, UK5 contributions
Hi there. Thank you for your enquiry. What date in June are you going to be in the area? How many in your family? If there is no other show on the date you are coming, we could, subject to the presenter being available, put on a show for you.
Tweetiebird35
Melton Mowbray, UK74 contributions
Are the shows no longer on? I visited about 20 years ago now and have been telling my husband and daughter all about it as we are in the area next week and was hoping it was still open as the show was really interesting from what I remember.
Is it just a shop now? Is there any way we can book to the see show?
LAStoddart
Fort Augustus, UK5 contributions
I am so sorry not to have responded to you sooner. I was abroad and didn't pick up this until today. Did you pop into The Clansman Centre when you were there? Did you manage to get a show?
Hola, ¿alguno me podría decir el origen del nombre The clansman? me gustaría saber su historia.
LAStoddart
Fort Augustus, UK5 contributions
Hi there. Clan is basically the word for family. Therefore Clansman = family man. The clan was no just the immediate family but that of people sharing the same surname. Hope this helps.
Hola, ¿alguno me podría decir el origen del nombre The clansman? me gustaría saber su historia.
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