Grantown Museum is owned by Grantown Museum & Heritage Trust. Our team consists of a professional manager, a curator and a group of dedicated volunteers. The Trust has over 200 members, with a Board of Directors elected from the membership. Members pay an annual subscription. Our volunteers help the museum with fundraising events and in the shop and Tourist Information Centre.
The museum is a major community initiative and remains an ongoing community project. Burnfield House, home of the museum, was purchased in 1995 for 150,000, raised entirely from private sources. A further 300,000 was raised, with help from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The campanile outside Burnfield House was built to house the restored town bell in 2006 with funding provided by the Bulmer Trust.
The museum is a major community initiative and remains an ongoing community project. Burnfield House, home of the museum, was purchased in 1995 for 150,000, raised entirely from private sources. A further 300,000 was raised, with help from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The campanile outside Burnfield House was built to house the restored town bell in 2006 with funding provided by the Bulmer Trust.
Services
The permanent exhibition tells the stories of Grantown from its founding in 1775 by the "Good Sir James" through the Scottish enlightenment, industry and inventions to a Victorian favourite retreat. Discover the townspeople who left their mark on the world, the movers and shakers of the 19th and 20th centuries.
An exhibition on the life and times of the Countess of Seafield, Caroline Stuart. Following the tragic death of her son Ian Charles in 1884, Caroline finds herself left with the responsibility of running the vast Seafield and Strathspey estates. Her story reveals a woman of fortitude in the thick of a family saga.
Be transported to the past in this unique dressing up experience. Choose from over 20 exquisite, handmade replica costumes in sumptuous fabrics. Embody Claire (or Jamie!) from Outlander, become a young Victoria or dine at Downton. Channel Jane Austen or party like its 1799. Book an hour in the museum or an afternoon 'on location' with our expert dresser who will take you on an adventure through time.
Good visual aids, lovely costumes based on Outlander etc. Had an hour amazing experience of 'adventure in costume' with Suzi in Grantown-on-Spey museum. She is very patient all of us, including three children, and very knowledgeable about her stuff. The dresses are amazingly made. Can't recommend highly enough!
The Museum has a membership drawn from Grantown, Strathspey and much further afield. Members get unlimited access to the museum, receive our newsletter, invitations to talks and events, & 10% discount in the shop. Membership costs just 15 a year for an individual, or 25 for a family or 250 for a life membership.
