Museums · Central Scotland
Auchindrain
In or near Furnace.
Auchindrain — a museum in Central Scotland, United Kingdom.
James T M Towill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Auchindrain is a museum located in Central Scotland, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Auchindrain is a well-preserved example of a traditional Scottish township, offering visitors a glimpse into rural Highland life over the centuries. The site features restored longhouses, byres, and stables, showcasing the daily lives of subsistence farmers and crofters. It serves as a living museum, preserving Scotland's heritage and history.
Place summary
Auchindrain is a museum located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for being one of the last remaining examples of a traditional Highland farming settlement. The site offers insight into historical rural life in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1805, -5.1748
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA32 8WD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Official site
- www.auchindrain.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/619296447 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Auchindrain?
- Auchindrain is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PA32 8WD).
- What is Auchindrain?
- Auchindrain — a museum in Central Scotland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Auchindrain?
- The nearest town is Furnace. Drivers can use postcode PA32 8WD.
- How do I get to Auchindrain?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA32 8WD. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.