All Museums in Argyll and Bute

Tarbert Life, on Harbour Street, is mapping the local history of the village from the days of King Robert the Bruce to the building of the harbour, the fishing trade, farming and Tarbert mart. From herring girls to the shops and industries of yesterday, Tarbert Life will help you understand the story of the village. Tarbert Life will display visitor Read more…

One of the key attractions in Argyll and Bute on Scotland’s west coast, Kilmartin Museum re-opened in September 2023 following a period of vital redevelopment work. A custodian of the artefacts that come from Kilmartin Glen, one of Scotland’s richest prehistoric landscapes, the Museum houses a collection with a Nationally Significant status, offering visitors of all ages a fascinating insight Read more…

A visit to Auchindrain is a chance to see a forgotten way of Highland life. Auchindrain is the last surviving and best-preserved Highland Farm Township, a type of settlement found across the region from the Middle Ages until the late 18th century. Social and economic change arising from industrialisation and new ways of farming then saw most townships improved out Read more…

JAIL EXPERIENCE – No booking required. Open from 10am with last entry at 4pm, closes at 5pm. Come and experience one of the finest and best-preserved Jail and Courtroom complexes in the world.  Explore this unique collection of historic buildings brought to life by real characters from the Jail’s past.  Experience the true stories of what life was like for the Read more…