Am Fasgadh, Highland Folk Museum
Highland – Badenoch & Strathspey
Please note this venue is open on a different weekend.
“Am Fasgadh” (The Shelter) is the Museum’s collection facility incorporating the collections storage and conservation, housing over 12,000 items. Founded by Isabel Grant in 1935 on Iona, the collection today represents the rich and varied culture of the Highlands and Islands from the 17th century to recent times. The emphasis is on rural and domestic life, with a vast range of artefacts including furniture, household goods, agricultural and forestry equipment, crafts and trades, Traveller and sporting items.
The Highland Folk Museum collection features a wide array of objects that were crafted and made using skills passed down through generations – weaving, cobbling, blacksmithing, spinning, woodworking, rope-making, horn-working, and many more. We aim to inspire future makers and thinkers about these traditional crafts by showcasing the beauty of the objects, and shining a spotlight on some of the hidden gems in our collection, which aren’t usually on show to the public. Step into the museum store to see a selection of these hand crafted objects, and learn about how we support intangible cultural heritage here at the museum.
There will be a trail for children to help them explore the store and learn about traditional crafts along the way.
Come and explore the Highland Folk Museum’s collection store. With over 15,000 objects in the store, everything from teaspoons to tractors and dolls-houses to dressers, there’s something to delight and inspire all interests! There will be staff and volunteers on both floors of the store to help answer any questions you might have, and to give you information about the museum and the collection. There will also be a “historic hunt” trail for children, so keep your eyes peeled and see if you can find all the hidden treasures.
Drop in, no need to book.
Facilities
Additional Access Information
Visitors can park in the main carpark and walk down to the Am Fasgadh building, approximately a 7 to 10 minute walk. There is accessible parking at the Am Fasgadh building if required.
Gallery
Key Information
Booking not required.
Where to find us
Address
- Aultlarie Croft
- Kingussie Road
- Newtonmore
- PH20 1AY