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Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore

The Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore, is situated within the boundaries of the Cairngorm National Park.

Dr I.F. Grant, a pioneer in British folk life studies, originally opened the Museum in 1944, based at Pitmain Lodge, Kingussie. In 1995 the museum expanded and moved to Newtonmore, a mile long living history site that includes re-constructed buildings, a 1700's 'Township', a 1940 working farm, live interpretation and a range of visitor services including children's play area, café, shops and picnic sites.

The aims of the Museum include preserving and recording aspects of Highland life from the 1700s onwards, as well as interpreting the people's lives through interactive living history and activities.

Research facilities include a library and archive that is open to the public by appointment Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. Access to the reserve collections by appointment. Please contact Rachel Chisholm, 01540 661307, for access to either facility.

Highland Folk Museum is part of Highland Museums alongside Highland Photographic Archive and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.

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