This is a must when visiting Fort William. It's on the high street where the Bronze Ford is, it's…read moremuch bigger than what I expected and wish I had more time because it was fascinating. We received a lovely welcome upon arrival and guided into a great exhibit about military training, there were also bits about the bronze Ford, the old fort and even Queen Victoria and Albert and Bonnie Prince Charlie's death mask. Scottish tartan clothes and dolls and animal taxidermy and it's free to visit but donations are welcome. The gift shop is brilliant too, great books and posters and bits. Would definitely be first on my list when visiting Fort William again!

We spent a day wandering Fort William on our trip to Scotland. We had no plans when we got into…read moretown, so it was great to stumble upon this little gem. The museum is only the size of a large house, but it's jammed full of of things to look at! There's an exhibit dedicated to the old Fort William itself, a large section dedicated to the Jacobite Rebellion, as well as exhibits on military history, Highland life, and changes in the Victorian times, as well as an archaeologic exhibit. There's a fantastic coin collection, interesting displays on weaponry, and the intriguing secret portrait of Bonnie Prince Charlie. I learned as much about the West Highland area in my time at this museum as during the rest of our trip in the area. Located in the walking-only part of downtown, It's run entirely by a charity, and while entrance is free, donations are welcomed and I'd highly encourage you to contribute-- they're doing good work here.

Good wee place to kill some time, loads of information about the history of Oban. There's some…read moregreat postcards consisting of vintage adverts for brands such as Camp Coffee which would look lovely in a trendy Ikea picture frame.

In the afternoon of Monday 15 July 2019, I ventured to the Treasures Of The Earth museum. I had…read moregone to visit Glenfinnan Viaduct and found parking to be backed up about a mile, I even measured with my rental car's odometer, and decided I wanted to do something else while I waited for it to quiet down. I was staying in Fort William, so I made my way back towards my lodging and saw signs along the road for Treasures Of The Earth, so I decided to follow them and see if it was still open. The parking lot and building were easy to find. Parking spots were available, so I parked, and made my way to the entrance. It turned out the museum was open, so I paid the fee and explored the museum. As a geologist with a specialization in mineralogy, petrology, and volcanology, I found this museum to be super neat. Different exhibits showcased different physical properties of minerals as well as the environments in which they are found. In one area, there is a fountain that had coins on the bottom when I visited. My plush, Hedgy the Hedgehog, and I made a wish to travel to Ireland at the fountain and threw our coin in. Has not happened yet, but we still have hope. At the end of my museum journey I perused the gift shop. I found a number of items to purchase both for myself and for family members back in the United States of America. Prices for some of the mineral specimens on sale were amazing. All of the workers I interacted with were well-tempered and the workers as well as other patrons while I was there were well-mannered.

For a tiny museum in a wee village - this museum is incredibly well organized, professional and…read moresuper fun for adults and kids. There are so many prehistorical tools and excellent information - videos, interactive exhibits, dioramas and reproductions - that I could have spent another hour exploring the 4-5 rooms that make up this museum. It's well worth the visit - Kilmartin is a surprising gem with a lot to offer in a tiny village.

A small but excellent archaeological museum housed in an old manse (£5 admission - £4 concessions)…read more What a great opportunity to learn about this fascinating area of Scotland where the first kings were crowned! There are many artefacts from local ancient monuments, prehistoric material from Kilmartin and area itself, including flint knives, plus interesting reconstructions. Apparently, there are over 350 ancient monuments within a 6 mile radius of Kilmartin with 150 being prehistoric! We thought the best feature was the timeline display of local history plus the tactile displays which were very instructive with excellent audio descriptions available. The shop was well stocked and interesting with some lovely gifts available, from aprons, bags, toys, china and pens to a particularly excellent range of books. (Some T-shirts would be a good idea in future)

Well, this is a must do when visiting Tobermory, doesn't look like much from the outside but the…read moreinside is a treasure trove of information. For the ticket price of FREE, this is so worth a trip, handy for the rainy day. The museum has been put together really well giving a lovely story and picture of the island through the ages, starting off from the cavemen era right through to WW2 and further. There's plenty to see and you'll come out with a headache that's worth it, there are lots of hands-on stuff too including a belt used in the local school to help give children an idea of what it was like when you were in trouble. The staff are also very friendly and welcoming and we ended up chatting for a good hour or so at the end. Defo worth a visit and not too boring for the kids.

We didn't go in or get up close to this majestic structure, but that didn't mean we didn't admire…read moreit any less. The view of this castle from across the loch is breathtaking. It sums up the beauty and majesty of Scotland in one spectacular vista.

It was quite a cold, rainy day when we arrived. We almost missed the unpaved road leading to the…read moresmall parking lot. The short road and the lot were pretty soaked and had lots of potholes filled with water, sharps stones too. Go slow if you have a low car. We found a parking lot quickly, since there werent' many visitors that day (we wondered if it's got always so few tourists) . A small sign leads you to the castle. You can see it from far away. It's an amazing sight and the weather on that day made it look very mystical and atmospheric. The location at / on the Loch Awe adds to the perfect Castle experience (be sure not to miss out on Loch Awe itself). It's still quite untouched and almost fully accessable. It's interesting that this castle hasn't been made yet into a tourist-filled money machine. But that's a good thing! The only thing I'm a bit worried about is the castles condition. Since it's quite fully accessable it might get some serious damage sooner or later, which would be a shame. Be a bit careful, so it can be enjoyed for many many more years and generations. On the way back the sun broke out a bit and that made some more amazing pics. It might look good on a fully sunny day. But for us it did look perfect on that cold and misty afternoon.

Great local history museum. It's housed in an old 16th century building. There's collections from…read morevarious stages of the area's history. It has several small buildings with pieces in them. Watch for the low, very low doors into some buildings.

Hill House is one of the most approachable of Mackintosh's buildings, as it is one you can relate…read moreto on a very human scale. It was a commission for a family home, and consequently it's not as large as some of his other works. What is so astonishing is how contemporary the rooms still look today, a testament to the enduring quality of Mackintosh's designs. The highlight for me is the downstairs lounge with its large window alcove - it's just a fantastic room to be in and really demonstrates that first and foremost, this was a family home that was meant to be lived in. The boy's bedroom with its under-stair toy cupboard-cum-den is also great. How I would have loved a room like that as a child! The upstairs rooms are largely given over to Trust displays and exhibitions about the house, Mackintosh and his work. The displays about the choices of shapes and colours used are particularly interesting and give an insight into the design ethos that underlies all of Mackintosh's work - an approach that today we could call nothing less than holistic. There are two NT shops as well, one selling (as you would expect) Mackintosh-themed designs; the other more select artisanal and designer wares.

Students of art history will enjoy this place. Certainly is it shows off the style to good effect…read more Pretty but impractical and eventually there is just too much of a good thing and it can leave you a little jaded. Standard NTS prices and these are quite exciting at £9 a head.