Welcome to the Clan Cameron Museum which was opened by Sir Fitzroy Maclean of Dunconnell in 1989. The founding of the Museum was enthusiastically backed by the Clan worldwide who contributed generously and since that time we have been visited by clansfolk from all over the world and by many people interested in the history of the Highlands.

Clan Cameron Museum is operated by Clan Cameron Charitable Trust, a charity registered in Scotland. We raise funds wherever possible to support the aims of the trust and to operate the Museum and associated archives. We accept donations to help with this work. The Camerons have lived in Lochaber since the 14th century and the Museum traces the history of the Clan from its early beginnings to the present day, through 27 generations.

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Please consider making a donation to help support the work of Clan Cameron Charitable Trust. The Clan Cameron Museum was set up with the aim of preserving the history and tradition of Clan Cameron - for the benefit of the Clan at home and worldwide, and the wider public. We welcome donations to assist us in maintaining the sustainability of the museum, and to help us to improve the displays and the visitor experience.

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Jesse

Oct 28, 2021

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After emailing to book online, the curator was kind enough to open up for us. The museum was full of amazing information, books to read, artifacts to admire, and even records to show where the clan have all emigrated to. I went with my Husband who is a Cameron, and we found out things even he didn't know. The gift shop is packed full of lovely things, and definitely found gifts for everyone. In an amazing area, of outstanding beauty, the curator was also kind enough to show us where to walk to see the castle from a prime place to take photo's. Will definitely be visiting again with the family.

Andrew Day

Aug 21, 2021

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Great museum to visit, informative and interesting with lots to see and read in a small space. Super friendly staff (and an adorable puppy which needs a mention!). Recommend a visit.

JoJo P.

Jul 18, 2021

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Didn't visit the musem but was lucky enough to get some ice cream while doing the great Glen way. The owner/woman who worked there saw us approaching for ice cream as she was leaving in her car and went back to get us some. Best ice cream I've tasted and the owner/worker went above and beyond, an absolute star.

Lisa Cameron-Plumley

Jan 29, 2020

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I can not express the pride I feel knowing that my heritage is Cameron. Sitting in the Cameron Museum and reading through the library of information about who I am was overwhelming. I am proud that my heritage is Cameron. I hope that I can live my life in a way to keep their values alive.

Janet Aunins

Dec 06, 2019

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Very informative about the Jacobite risings. Small but some nice stuff to buy as memento/present. Orkney ice cream fab.

Richard Earl Hethcox

Nov 14, 2019

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It's authenicity! My grandfather about 7 generations removed was Angus Akexander Cameron, Lochaber, Inverness -Shire Scotland .(1782-1865) His wife was a McBride Do you have any information about him? My email is rhethcox@allamerican-us.com. Thanks What are the clans colors,kilt

Tim Baker

Sep 21, 2019

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Nice little museum. They have many books with Cameron genealogy and related letters and articles. Good little ice creams too!

Janelle Baker

Sep 05, 2019

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The museum was small but had a lot of information. I have Cameron heritage so it was particularly interesting to me. Staff was young and not overly helpful when we asked questions about where we could walk on the grounds, etc.

John Mackenzie

Jul 08, 2019

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Great history about the place, as were the displays. Very informative, and all for £4👍

Mark Shand

Jan 11, 2019

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Very interesting historically, distant, and also more recently, with WW2 Commando training having taken place there, and on Loch Lochy.. Lovely for walking...

Ashley Crosman

Nov 02, 2018

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This was an amazing stop on our adventure through Scotland, and a chance to see our ancestral homeland. Wonderful, friendly staff, fascinating artifacts..thank you very much!

Carol Kubicki

Oct 22, 2018

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A well-laid out and tidy museum with interesting exhibits set in the old post office. I was interested in exhibits relating to 1745 and there was plenty to see on this topic, as well as a room about famous Camerons and the Commandos who trained here. The museum is in a lovely location and we carried on to Loch Arkaig after our visit and played poohsticks over the bridge by Eas Chia-aig waterfall. Well worth a visit, thank you.

Mark Hatch

Sep 20, 2018

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My dad. Army Commando no 5. Did his training here and fought in world war 2. Sadly has passed away. Needed to come here and pay my respects to all who've fallen.❤

Peter Cameron

Sep 14, 2018

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It was fantastic to visit where the Cameron Clan began, going through the museum, the old ruins, the Clan Chief Residence (Achnacarry Castle) and the WWII Commando Memorial. History in Reality.

Ben Preston

Jul 09, 2017

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Fantastic museum with some real treasures to look at and some very good local history. Only £4 as well!! Well worth it!

Charles Cameron Bond

Jun 29, 2017

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The museum sits in the middle of the territory our ancestors had to leave. Whether it was because of Culloden, or the Clearances, to our grandparents the lands surrounding Achnacarry are sacred. That feeling was passed on to many of us through their stories, through genealogy research, and just discovery your highland roots. The museum acts as a… center for visitors and has a rich history display. Close by to Achnacarry and Donald Cameron of Lochiel, the museum offered us a gateway. It was our destination. It was one of those places we had to visit. It was on our bucket list and it did not

Ingrid Prun

Jun 06, 2017

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Great museum, very friendly and helpful, was there twice and will come back.