# The Highlanders Museum, Inverness — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > 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. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/inverness/attractions/the-highlanders-museum (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # The Highlanders Museum Fort George, Ardersier [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1365045268039265956&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Laura Sparrow](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/113380012382740184219) **In short:** The Highlanders Museum is a museum in Inverness, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 568 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## 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 [kim johnson](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/118083523212101614425/reviews) ★★★★★ 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 [Billy Potts](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/117058188174110579906/reviews) ★★★★★ 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 [Billy Montgomery](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/102132843209290324713/reviews) ★★★★★ 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 [Barry Howells](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/102912466425500872984/reviews) ★★★★★ 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 [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x488f78bd73e59885:0x12f19d705fceeea4!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** Ardersier, Inverness, IV2 7TD [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=57.5835323%2C-4.0712764) **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 [More attractions in Inverness](https://staycation.co.uk/inverness/attractions) ★ 4.7 (568 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.thehighlandersmuseum.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [0131 3108701](tel:01313108701) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Inverness **Postcode** IV2 7TD **Payment** Contactless **Plus Code** 9C9QHWMH+CF [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x488f78bd73e59885:0x12f19d705fceeea4!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x488f78bd73e59885:0x12f19d705fceeea4!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x488f78bd73e59885:0x12f19d705fceeea4!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Inverness Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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The Highlanders Museum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at The Highlanders Museum? Yes: free car park and free street parking. ### How do I contact The Highlanders Museum? 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