Museums · Scottish Highlands
Banchory Museum
In or near Torphins.
Banchory Museum — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Stanley Howe — 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
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Banchory Museum is a museum located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Banchory Museum is located within the Banchory library and Cultural Centre, showcasing the archaeological history of Royal Deeside and the town's musical heritage. Visitors can engage with interactive exhibits and learn about local wildlife.
Place summary
Banchory Museum is located in the Scottish Highlands. It showcases the local history and culture of the area, featuring a range of exhibits that reflect the region's heritage. The museum serves as a resource for understanding the community's past and its significance within the Highlands.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.0506, -2.5038
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB31 5SU
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Phone
- 01467 536544
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt — 3 km
- Opening
- Monday 10am - 4.30pm; Tuesday 10am - 5.30pm; Thursday 10am - 5.30pm; Saturday 11am - 1.30pm; closed Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
- Official site
- www.livelifeaberdeenshire.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/700106684 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Banchory Museum?
- Banchory Museum is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB31 5SU).
- What is Banchory Museum?
- Banchory Museum — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Banchory Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB31 5SU.
- How do I get to Banchory Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB31 5SU.