Highland Folk Museum
27 minute walk from Newtonmore station · Highlands and Argyll
The Highland Folk Museum is an open-air visitor attraction located in Newtonmore within the Scottish Highlands. Founded in 1935 by Dr. Isabel Frances Grant, it was established to "shelter" ancient Highland objects from destruction. Today, it is recognized as a Nationally Significant Collection that explores the material culture and everyday life of the region from the 1700s to the mid-20th century.
Visitors can explore a vast 80-acre site featuring relocated historic structures and reconstructed buildings, such as a 1700s Highland township, a Lewis blackhouse, and a 1920s croft-house. The site also includes a pinewood forest and a community of relocated buildings known as Balameanach.
The museum brings history to life through live interpretation and "Heritage in Action" days. You can experience staff dressed as Highlanders performing traditional activities, including weaving and rope making. The exhibits showcase a rich variety of home-crafted items, stories, and songs, offering a unique look at how people lived in "byegone days."
Stations within walking distance
- Newtonmore — 27 min walk