Discover the Highland Folk Museum
Set in the heart of Badenoch, the Highland Folk Museum tells the story of everyday life in the Highlands from the 1700s to the mid‑1900s. Through historic buildings, working demonstrations, and immersive environments, we share the traditions, skills, stories and resilience of Highland communities.
Founded on the vision of Dr Isabel F. Grant in 1936, the museum has grown into one of Scotland’s most significant social history sites, offering a unique blend of heritage, landscape and lived experience.
Our purpose
High Life Highland Museums connect people to collections and inspire everyone to discover what makes the Highlands special.
Aims
- Provide excellent stewardship
- Be sustainable, resilient and collaborative
- Be inclusive, participatory and relevant to all
- Provide engaging and enjoyable experiences and opportunities to be curious and creative
- Shine a spotlight on Highland people, places, culture and environment, for the wider world
Whether you're interested in daily life in a Highland township, agricultural traditions, Gaelic culture or rural crafts, the Highland Folk Museum offers a window into stories that continue to shape the region today.
Our location
The museum sits on the eastern edge of Newtonmore, less than two miles from Kingussie, in the historic region of Badenoch. We are easily accessible from the A9 and located within the Cairngorms National Park.
Newtonmore
A friendly village that grew organically during the 19th century as people moved from smaller townships onto the moorland. Its early name, Newtown-more, reflects its origins.
More information: www.newtonmore.com
Kingussie
A 19th‑century model village that became a Police Burgh in 1867—today the only town in Badenoch. Its name comes from the Gaelic Ceann a’ Ghuibhsaich, meaning “the head of the pine wood”.
More information: www.kingussie.co.uk
Cairngorms National Park
One of only two national parks in Scotland, the Cairngorms is home to some of the country’s most spectacular scenery. Visitors can enjoy mountain biking, walking, climbing, watersports and winter skiing.
More information: www.visitcairngorms.com
Badenoch: The Storylands
A region rich in heritage, wildlife and culture. Explore ancient sites, distilleries, local museums and stories that shape the heart of the Highlands.
Learn more and download the app: https://badenochstorylands.com
Want to Learn More?
Explore our collections, stories, events and virtual experiences throughout the year.
