The Highlanders' Museum (Queen's Own Highlanders Collection)
The Highlanders' Museum (Queen's Own Highlanders Collection)
The Highlanders' Museum (Queen's Own Highlanders Collection)
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
About
The Highlanders Museum (Queen's Own Highlanders Collection) is situated within the the stunning grounds of Fort George, Nr Inverness, overlooking the Moray Firth. In the summer months the local dolphin school can be seen from the ramparts. The Museum covers three floors of Fort George's former Lieutenant Governors' House. The museum is the largest regimental military museum in Scotland, outside Edinburgh.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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TTVan
4 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
Absolutely fabulous day with the inimitable Museum Tour Manager, retired Highlander & knowledgeable military man Tony Curran as our guide at Highlanders’ Museum Private Tours. Apparently, we were their first guests! What an honour! Fort George is amazing with its views, and it’s a working military establishment, too. The Museum explained by Tony came alive and real - such a huge number of priceless pieces of history! He then took us to Culloden and Cava Cairns. Breathtaking history came truly alive with Tony’s stories & knowledge. We will never forget this day with Tony and Museum volunteer Mary. Thank you!
Tuija & Ted from Vancouver
Tuija & Ted from Vancouver
Written 14 June 2024
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First of all it was our absolute pleasure to have yourself and Ted as our first guests on our inaugral tour as a business. The day flew by and like you we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Thank you both very much also for assisting in setting up our D-Day Landings exhibition in our Nick Ridley Room. We are glad that you enjoyed your day with us and found it so interesting. Our guide is very knowledgeable and loves passing on all his historical facts, figures, dates and information to everyone. We have a saying in Scotland "Haste ye Back" and at the same time don't forget to tell your friends all about us.
Written 2 July 2024
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Sean M
11 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
We did a day tour out of Inverness. We didn’t know what to expect, but our tour guide Tony made the tour the highlight of our trip! I would highly recommend this tour. Not only did we learn a lot about the history of the region, but Tony’s enthusiasm and sense of humor really made it unforgettable. You don’t have to be an Outlander fan to appreciate the tour, but if you are he covers many of the historical events that happened in the show. In addition, the historical sites that we visited were superb.
Written 28 July 2024
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Sean, thank you very much for your review.
We are delighted that you enjoyed your day with us and found it so interesting. Our guides are extremely knowledgeable and do love to share their passion and enthusiasm with our guests.
Written 16 August 2024
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Maps126974
4 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
We got picked up at Inverness train station on our very first day in Highlands. We were greeted by our driver and guide. Both born and raised in highland. We felt warm welcomed especially this was our very first trip to Scotland. Dad couldn't get his eye off from the nature beauty, the cow (yes, the cow), the lake. I got to try on opening the water gate of the canal. We spent a good amount time in the Highlanders museum, which full of history and lots of display to see. Off course, much needed hot chocolate.
We went to the Clava Cairns and Culloden battlefield in the afternoon before returning. I was amazed to learn the ancient settlement and the Jacobite history.
If you are first timer,I definitely recommend this tour. it covers all highlights around Inverness and could not be missed.
We went to the Clava Cairns and Culloden battlefield in the afternoon before returning. I was amazed to learn the ancient settlement and the Jacobite history.
If you are first timer,I definitely recommend this tour. it covers all highlights around Inverness and could not be missed.
Written 9 December 2024
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Christine M
London, UK7 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
This is an excellent and very substantial museum. We left some of it for a second visit, and enjoyed both visits very much. It set us off on further research after leaving.
We spent some time looking at pictures of various regimental leaders, and left with the suggestion that some kind of guide to honours would be beneficial for people like ourselves, who felt bewildered by, but interested in, all the letters after their names. We felt the same applied to the amazing display of medals. Some simple guide to the meaning of at least the most common would have added to our visit.
We spent some time looking at pictures of various regimental leaders, and left with the suggestion that some kind of guide to honours would be beneficial for people like ourselves, who felt bewildered by, but interested in, all the letters after their names. We felt the same applied to the amazing display of medals. Some simple guide to the meaning of at least the most common would have added to our visit.
Written 12 October 2024
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Thank you very much for your 5* review Christine.
We are delighted to hear you had an excellent time and that it inspired you.
We are very proud of our Regimental Museum and the fantastic history and stories it preserves.
Thank you for your observations and feedback. We are indeed already developing a medal guide for visitors.
Written 22 October 2024
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howmanymoresleeps
Kidderminster, UK1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Couples
A warm welcome, keen volunteers and a wonderful personalised tour.
We have been to many military museums in our time but this was one of the best. The artefacts are displayed well and not overwhelming and Tony (a delightful young man)) bought it all to life.
Thank you team
We have been to many military museums in our time but this was one of the best. The artefacts are displayed well and not overwhelming and Tony (a delightful young man)) bought it all to life.
Thank you team
Written 29 July 2024
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Thank you, your review is greatly appreciated. Here at the Museum our team are always looking to ensure our visitors have the best possible experience whilst visiting the Museum. Many of our volunteers have stories that could keep you entertained for hours should you have the time to spare. The Museums dedication to preserving and showcasing our Collection is a testament to the enthusiasm and pride we as a team share here at the Museum.
Written 16 August 2024
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maryanick G
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Family
Very nice place, impressive museum, we had never seen so many medals in one place.
The paintings and portraits are beautiful.
It was really very interesting and very well documented.
We were very well received both at the ticket office and in the museum.
The paintings and portraits are beautiful.
It was really very interesting and very well documented.
We were very well received both at the ticket office and in the museum.
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Written 10 July 2024
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Thank you both very much for your kind review. We like to think we provide the best experience for our visitors as is the custom with Highland hospitality. PWe are indeed privileged to hold such wonderful and unique items in our Museum. We hope you come back and see us again very soon.
Written 11 July 2024
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normajayne2017
Letterkenny, Ireland23 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Wonderful day. Very helpful staff in museum, the ladies were very friendly and mage our teenage boys very welcome.
Exhibitions amazing.
Lots of walking involved which for us was was great, beautiful views.
Used the coffee shop which was very expensive for what you got.
Exhibitions amazing.
Lots of walking involved which for us was was great, beautiful views.
Used the coffee shop which was very expensive for what you got.
Written 13 August 2024
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Thank you for your 5* review, the team here at the Museum pride ourselves on our customer service and the responsibilities of maintaining and caring for the Collections in our trust.
Hopefully your boys were able to test their shooting skills in the Shooting Gallery, if not, that's a definite must for them on your next visit.
Written 6 September 2024
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Aaron T
4 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Excellent museum in an epic fortress. I had no idea the rich history of the highlanders. With exhibits of real military artefacts used by the regiments dating from Waterloo to modern day Afghanistan wars. Amazing. 10/10
Written 13 August 2024
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Thank you very much for your review. We do pride ourselves on our Collection and take great pride in sharing it with you. We look forward to welcoming you again to the Museum on your next visit.
Written 6 September 2024
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Catherine S
Bolton, UK12,114 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
Really interesting history of the various highland regiments. Lots of personal memorabilia on display.
There’s a one way system in place, restricted to four people in a room at a time, which may put pressure on visitors to hasten through at busy times. When we visited there were a number of people who couldn’t count which was frustrating. Hand sanitizer available everywhere and requests to use it if touching the interactive displays.
There’s a one way system in place, restricted to four people in a room at a time, which may put pressure on visitors to hasten through at busy times. When we visited there were a number of people who couldn’t count which was frustrating. Hand sanitizer available everywhere and requests to use it if touching the interactive displays.
Written 3 June 2021
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Many thanks for taking time to review our Museum, it is greatly appreciated. Thank you also for your feedback on the Covid restrictions we have in place. At the moment and because of current social distancing guidelines we must stick to the 4 person per room rule and rely on our visitors to adhere to this rule. It is disappointing to hear that other visitors were not following this rule whilst you were visiting us. Your feedback is very much valued and helps us to improve. With this in mind we have increased the frequency of our room spot checks.
I hope you managed to visit some of the other highlights of the Fort during the visit, including the Regimental Chapel and Grand Magazine.
Written 21 June 2021
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Will H
1 contribution
Jul 2021 • Solo
Don’t make the same mistake I did in reading the bold letters on the website saying it’s free, it’s far from it. You must pay for the fort to go in and if you don’t book beforehand you too will probably be turned away by a sour woman saying it’s fully booked. It’s a long way to go to be misled.
Written 7 July 2021
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Many thanks for taking the time to write a review, we very much appreciate your feedback. In light of your comments we will review the wording on our website home page and will endeavour to make it clearer. Whilst the Museum is free to enter when you are in the Fort a entrance fee must be paid to gain entrance into Fort George. I will pass on your feedback to the Historic Environment Scotland team regards your comment about their member of staff who advised you that the site was fully booked. The Fort and Museum are currently operating at reduced capacity in light of current Covid restrictions and as such have introduced booking slots for the Fort.
I'm very sorry to hear that you had a wasted trip to the Fort and the Museum, if you would like to discuss further please do contact me via director@thehighlandersmuseum.com .
Written 3 August 2021
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Will the highlander museum and fort George be open to the public this winter and if so I need to buy tickets in advance
Written 13 October 2021
Think it might be open 10-4 during winter months, which is opening times for Fort George itself, but check out Fort George Inverness website for latest details
Written 14 October 2021
What is the best method of reliable transportation from Inverness to Ft. George and the Highlander Museum? Is Uber reliable? I want to be sure I can get back to Inverness. Thanks!
Written 13 July 2019
I took the public bus both ways. The drivers are helpful and will tell you the schedule. The bus did not go all the way to Ft George but the walk along the shore of Firth from the last bus stop in the little village of Ardersier to the Fort is very pleasant. I have never used Uber. Returning from the Fort to the bus stop Ardersier I just asked someone in the car park to give me a lift. No trouble.
Written 14 July 2019
Raigmore, Inverness
Written 1 March 2020
Hi Kat, yes it is.
It's well worth the visit and the entrance price. Better still buy a pass.
Written 13 January 2018
You can use mobility scooters to get around Fort George and on the ground flour of the museum. We have a chairlift that goes to the first floor but not to the top floor because of the restriction on the Historic Building. Wheelchairs can be used on the first floor which contains the bulk of the collection.
Written 3 July 2017
How far is it from the train station please ? What building us it near ?
Written 20 December 2016
It is 12 miles from Inverness and is house in Fort George
Written 20 December 2016
Hi,
great review!
Can you tell me how much it is?
Cheers,
Rafael
Written 12 May 2016
Entry to the museum is Free. However there is a charge to enter Fort George run by Historic Environment Scotland
Written 19 September 2017
How do I get there using public transport
Written 21 September 2015
Fort George is located 12 miles to the East of Inverness. Trains run from the central belt to Inverness and buses travel from Inverness to Ardersier or the Airport. Ardersier is 1 mile from Fort George but there is no public transport from Ardersier. The best option is to travel tot he airport and take a taxi (fare around £5.00) to Fort George.
Written 22 September 2015
Is there an admission fee? Thank you.
Written 8 July 2015
Hi Heather. There is no admission fee to the museum but there is to Fort George.
Written 8 July 2015
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