The Highlanders' Museum
Fort George, Ardersier, Inverness-Shire
Welcome back!
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
1st April – 31st August
9.30am – 5.30pm (last entry 4.45pm)
1st September – 31st March
10am – 4pm (last entry 3.15pm)
Admission
Admission to the Highlanders’ Museum (Queen’s Own Highlanders Collection) is free. Admission charges apply to visit Fort George.
Fort George Admission Prices
Child aged 5–15 – £5.40
Under 5s – Free
Our Location
Fort George, Ardersier, Inverness,
IV2 7TD
Near to the National Trust for Scotland site at Culloden, Cawdor Castle and the world famous Urquhart Castle beside Loch Ness.
Weddings
Blue Hackle Room Hire
The Collection
The Collection is probably the largest regimental display outside London. Founded over 60 years ago, the Museum houses more than 5,000 gallantry awards and campaign medals won by the fighting men of the Regiment, including 16 of the Regiment’s 22 Victoria Crosses.
Research
The Highlanders’ Museum (Queen’s Own Highlanders Collection) archive covers the The Highlanders (4 SCOTS), Seaforth Highlanders, Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders, Queen’s Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Cameron’s), Lovat Scouts, Liverpool Scottish, and our overseas allied regiments from Canada, Australia, New Zealand and 7th (DOE) Gurkha Rifles.
