Museums · Scottish Highlands
Tarbat Discovery Centre
In or near Balintore.
Tarbat Discovery Centre — 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
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Tarbat Discovery Centre 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
The Tarbat Discovery Centre is a museum located in Portmahomack, showcasing Pictish and early medieval artefacts, including intricately carved stone works from over 1,200 years ago. Visitors can explore a collection of tools and religious items from the 8th century, as well as participate in educational activities related to the heritage of the Tarbat peninsula.
Place summary
The Tarbat Discovery Centre is a museum located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode IV20. It focuses on the history and heritage of the local area, providing insights into its cultural significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.8326, -3.8291
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV20 1YA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Phone
- +44 1862 871351
- Opening
- 1 March – 31 October: Monday – Saturday 10am–4pm, Sunday 1pm–4pm; 1 November – 28 February: By appointment only.
- Official site
- www.tarbat-discovery.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/366889599 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tarbat Discovery Centre?
- Tarbat Discovery Centre is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV20 1YA).
- What is Tarbat Discovery Centre?
- Tarbat Discovery Centre — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tarbat Discovery Centre?
- Drivers can use postcode IV20 1YA.
- How do I get to Tarbat Discovery Centre?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV20 1YA. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.