Visit us at the 5 star Highlanders’ Museum (Queen’s Own Highlanders Collection) and immerse yourself in our rich and diverse history, following in the footsteps of the Highland soldier from just after the Battle of Culloden until the present day. Our Nationally Significant Collection, the largest collection of military artefacts outside of Edinburgh, showcases the history of the Highland Regiments and includes an array of artefacts and archive material from the Seaforth Highlanders, The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders, the Queen’s Own Highlanders, The Highlanders and most recently, 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (4 SCOTS).
Opening Times
Open 7 days a week
1st October – 31st March 10:00 – 16:00 (last entry 15:00)
1st April – 30th September 09:30 – 17:30 (last entry 16:45)
Admission
The Highlanders Museum is located within the grounds of the historic Fort George, overseen by Historic Scotland. Admission to the Museum is free. Admission to the Fort is charged.
Fort George Admission Prices
Adult – £10
Concession – £8
Child aged 5–15 – £6
Under 5s – Free
Our Location
Fort George,
Ardersier,
Inverness,
IV2 7TD
Weddings
Your wedding should be one of the most unforgettable days of your life. Make it a day to remember at the Fort George Chapel and The Highlanders’ Museum.
Room Hire
The Blue Hackle Rooms offer a unique location for weddings, functions, parties, lunches, meetings and corporate hospitality in the heart of the Highlands.
The Collection
Our Collection is one the largest regimental display outside London. Founded over 60 years ago, the Museum houses more than 50,000 objects.
Research
The archive at The Highlanders’ Museum (Queen’s Own Highlanders Collection) covers six British regiments & our allied regiments from overseas.