About The Highlanders Museum
Discover the proud heritage of Scotland's Highland regiments at this fascinating Fort George museum, where military history comes alive through authentic artifacts and compelling stories.
What's nearby
- Fort George Café next door
- Fort George 150m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
For all those interested in Highlander military history this is a required stop if you’re in Inverness. We enjoyed it immensely in August 2025. It was a very blustery day, but it is the Scottish Highlands.
· via Google
What a strange experience walking around this old Barracks. Which is still in operation and occupied by working troops. A great walk around with a playback device that gives you great wee snippets of information about various elements of the Fort. It has some lovely views of the Moray Forth. And if you're lucky, you might see dolphins. We didn't, but we did see a young seal. The museum is absolutely packed with the military history of the various Scottish regiments. There is a nice wee cafe also situated within the fort. There is plenty of free parking outside the fort. Odd fact, they have a tree (a spanish fir?) opposite the museum that was brought back from Spain around the 1800. Highly recommended.
· via Google
I love old castles but was not disappointed by a visit to this fairly old Fort built after Culloden. If you go on a nice day the walk up on the ramparts is stunning with great views of the Moray Firth and Chanorey point where the Dolphins play. A great day out.
· via Google
What an interesting and historic place to visit for anyone even slightly interested in military history. Unbeknown to us on the Saturday we visited, the Fort was holding its annual Highland games. This wonderful event, combined with the forts fine defensive walls and military barracks, not to mention the superb views over the Moray Firth, makes it a must-see destination for anyone visiting this part of Scotland.
· via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Ardersier, Inverness, IV2 7TD Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (568 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Inverness