Museums · Scottish Highlands
Clan Macpherson Museum
In or near Newtonmore.
Clan Macpherson Museum — museum in Newtonmore, Scotland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Newtonmore · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Clan Macpherson Museum is a museum in the Scottish Highlands. Built or established in 1952, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Newtonmore, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area PH20.
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Official information
The Clan Macpherson Museum in Newtonmore showcases the history and heritage of the Clan Macpherson through various artefacts and exhibitions. Visitors can explore themes of family, loyalty, and the Jacobite cause, with opportunities for virtual tours and family-friendly activities.
Place summary
Clan Macpherson Museum is a modern museum located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode PH20. Established in 1952, it focuses on the history and heritage of the Macpherson clan, showcasing various artefacts and exhibits relevant to their culture and contributions.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0631, -4.1248
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH20 1DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Phone
- +44 1540 673332
- Established
- 1952
- Nearest railway station
- Newtonmore — 0.6 km
- Opening
- 1 April – 31 October: Mon–Sat 10:00–13:00 & 14:00–17:00, Sun 12:00–17:00; closed off-season except by appointment
- Official site
- www.clanmacphersonmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q23303982 (CC0)
- commons: Clan Macpherson Museum.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clan Macpherson Museum?
- Clan Macpherson Museum is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH20 1DE).
- What is Clan Macpherson Museum?
- Clan Macpherson Museum — museum in Newtonmore, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Clan Macpherson Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Newtonmore, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH20 1DE.
- When was Clan Macpherson Museum built?
- Built or established in 1952.
- Is Clan Macpherson Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Clan Macpherson Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clan Macpherson Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Newtonmore, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH20 1DE.