What's On

Camanachd: Geama Aosda nan Gleann Abrach

Shinty: Ancient Game of the Lochaber Glens exhibition

September to the end of October

West Highland Museum is hosting its “Camanachd: Geama Aosda nan Gleann Abrach” (Shinty: Ancient Game of the Lochaber Glens) exhibition from 2nd September to the end of October to celebrate the Camanachd Cup Final being played in Fort William on 21st September.
The exhibition focuses on the history of shinty, its Gaelic connections & episodes in the history of the 3 local teams - Fort William Shinty Club, Lochaber Camanachd Club & Kilmallie Shinty Club - up until 1964.

Thanks to Shinty Memories Scotland for sponsoring the exhibition.

Exhibition

The Lost Portrait of Bonnie Prince Charlie

1 July 2023 - April 2024

Believed to be the famous lost Highlander Portrait of Bonnie Prince Charlie, this portrait was thought to have been painted in Scotland in 1745/6. It is on public display for the very first time since its identification by Dr Bendor Grosvenor.

ADMISSION: Free. Donations welcome

TO BOOK: No booking required

EXHIBITION

Our Museum Guided Tour

Ongoing

Are you a group of 10 or more? Join one of our expert volunteer guides for a tour of the museum. Guided tours are subject to the availability of our guides.

ADMISSION: Contact us for group prices (under 18s free)

BOOKING essential. Email info@westhighlandmuseum.org.uk to enquire.

Tour