The Highlanders’ Museum Limited is an independent charity museum with 8 members of staff and a dedicated team of around 30 volunteers. We manage the Queen’s Own Highlanders’ Collection on behalf of the 1982/1995 Regimental Association to internationally recognised museum standards. Our objectives are:
The Highlanders’ Museum (Queen’s Own Highlanders’ Collection) tells the story of the Highland Regiments from just after the Battle of Culloden to the present day. It is home to the largest collection of military artefacts outside of Edinburgh representing almost 250 years of history, is a Visit Scotland 5* rated visitor attraction and is both an Accredited and Recognised collection of national significance.
Strategically sited to guard the approach to Inverness, Fort George is a registered historic monument and one of the most outstanding fortifications in Europe. After 250 years as a military garrison and training deport it continues to house a Regular Infantry Battalion of the British Army. This key historic site is manged by Historic Environment Scotland and is visited by approximately 60,000 people a year.
