Museums · Scottish Highlands
Gavin Maxwell Museum
In or near Kyleakin.
Gavin Maxwell Museum — a museum in scotland-highlands, 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
- Kyle of Lochalsh · 1.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Gavin Maxwell 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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Place summary
The Gavin Maxwell Museum is located in the Scottish Highlands. It is dedicated to the life and works of author and naturalist Gavin Maxwell, known for his writings on the natural world and his efforts in wildlife conservation.
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- Coordinates
- 57.2782, -5.7404
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV41 8PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Kyle of Lochalsh — 1.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/13281622456 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gavin Maxwell Museum?
- Gavin Maxwell Museum is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV41 8PG).
- What is Gavin Maxwell Museum?
- Gavin Maxwell Museum — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gavin Maxwell Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Kyle of Lochalsh, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV41 8PG.
- How do I get to Gavin Maxwell Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Kyle of Lochalsh, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV41 8PG.