Outer Hebrides
This centre has Gaelic-themed displays about the island's history and culture, genealogical records, local art exhibitions and a tearoom.
Must-see attractions in The Highlands & Islands
Caithness
The Cairn o’Get, a prehistoric burial cairn, is signposted off the road in Ulbster. There's a mile of boggy walking from the car park.
Southern Highlands & Islands
The Colonsay Brewery gives you the chance to have a look at how it produces its hand-crafted ales – the Colonsay IPA is a grand pint.
Kirkwall
This curious little museum is jam-packed with old radios and war memorabilia. Mostly local in character, it's an impressive collection.
Oban, Mull & Tiree
This place covers the history of Iona, crofting and lighthouses; there's also a craft shop and a cafe serving delicious home baking.
Caithness
Backing the dunes of Dunnet Bay, this is a small wildlife display and base for local rangers, who organise walks in summer.
George Waterston Memorial Centre
Shetland
This small display has photos and exhibits on Fair Isle's natural history, crofting, fishing, archaeology and knitwear.
Shetland
Not far from the ferry to Unst and Fetlar, this gallery has rotating exhibitions of Shetland artists and craftspeople.
Oban
An excellent viewpoint to the south of Oban Bay; the footpath to the summit starts by Maridon B&B on Dunuaran Rd.
The Trossachs
This picturesque old mill building by the falls houses a working waterwheel and a thrift shop.
Fort William
A tour of this distillery makes for a warming rainy day alternative to exploring the hills.
Outer Hebrides
A traditional 1955 blackhouse with displays on the village’s history.
Southern Highlands & Islands
The picturesque harbour is overlooked by the crumbling, ivy-covered ruins of Tarbert Castle, rebuilt by Robert the Bruce in the 14th century. You can hike…
Oban, Mull & Tiree
This community arts centre was a flagship project for Coll island and opened in 2012. It's become an important community hub. Drop by to see what's on…
Southern Highlands & Islands
It's worth stopping at this humble but attractive white church for its interesting collection of historical photographs upstairs.
