Glencoe & North Lorn Folk Museum Ballachulish

We are located in the heart of Glencoe Village, just off the A82 and close to the dramatic glen itself. There are daily Citylink buses from both Edinburgh and Glasgow, and frequent local buses running between Glencoe, Fort William and Oban. We are a 5 minute walk from the bus stop along a quiet, pretty street.

We have a small gift shop selling Scottish and locally-made crafts, jams, candles, tartans, magnets, soaps, jewellery, books and more. We also stock a variety of local interest pamphlets written by our founder, Barbara Fairweather. We love hearing from you, so if you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch!

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Nelson Grant

Oct 22, 2021

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Small village museum in a thatched building with several rooms and a good collection. Some of the bits need updating/maintenance but they need people through the door paying the entry fee to support such things so definitely go if you’re in the area. The volunteers were very friendly and helpful.

Leo Forster

Oct 09, 2021

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For a small museum it has a lot of information and exhibits about the local area. From things like the Glencoe massacre to the ballachulish goddess there has to be at least 1 thing that interests you. There is a couple different buildings outside with exhibitions which explain certain events. Very good for £3

Octavia Kermode

Oct 07, 2021

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Lovely quaint little museum and very knowledgable gentleman working there
Great value for money for £3 entry fee

N. Clements

Sep 10, 2021

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One of the loveliest wee museums we've visited. So much to see/read for a small installation. The staff make this place - very friendly and engaging!

Paul Scott

Sep 07, 2021

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Dinky museum running the gamut between domesticity, through the toughness of slate mining to the treachery and betrayal of massacre. I learned loads. Friendly helpful staff.

Paul Snell

May 16, 2021

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Great little museum originally established by a local lady with varied displays, some focused on the Glencoe massacre of 1792 - a terrible period of English history. Well worth £3 and a half hour.

Jenny Meah

Nov 23, 2020

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Well worth a visit for an interesting time filler. Only £3 per adult.

David Leishman Snr

Oct 05, 2018

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Lovely place for a visit and stop off ☕🍽☕on you're journey through the Highlands and a bit of Highland History when in Glencoe 👍👍✴✴✴✴✴