Glencoe Folk Museum
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Happening Out in the Community 2024
We’re taking part in Doors Open Days 2024!
Ever wondered what a museum looks like without any objects in it? Now is your chance.
Visit us between 11am – 2pm on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September for a FINAL LOOK at our empty Museum cottages before we begin our redevelopment building works.
Staff will be there to chat to you about our plans, and we’ll have our latest designs available for you to browse. Some shop items will be available to purchase. Card only.
Hot drinks, sweet treats and books are available for a donation to our charity. Suggested donation £1 each.
If you are new to the area, perhaps you might want to join Parris our Learning and Engagement Officer, who will be delivering guided walking tours around the village on both days (Sat 14 and Sun 15 Sep) beginning at 2:30pm.
It will last between 1-2 hours depending on how fast our group walks. We will walk a loop of the village, mostly on pavements but we will go down a woodland walk which can be muddy and has small uphill sections. Comfortable outdoor clothing essential e.g. boots and raincoat. We recommend you bring your own water.
Please book in advance if possible, via learning@glencoemuseum.com
Previous Talks
We've had several successful talks already including: Susan Fletcher discussing her book 'Witch Light' which uses local history - Corrag the witch and the Glencoe Massacre - as its inspiration; Dr Fraser Hunter of National Museum of Scotland shared his opinion and knowledge on the mysterious Ballachulish Figure; Bob Pegg, storyteller and musician, told us some Scottish folk tales; Susan Kemp sharing 'The Ballachulish Escape' story with us, an incredible tale of three local men who escaped capture by speaking Gaelic; Flora Fraser, historical biographer, who told us about the life of Scottish Jacobite heroine Flora MacDonald; and the 'Clans, conflict and culture during the Middle Ages in Rannoch' talk delivered by Dr MacGregor.
Interested in any of these talks? We have recordings of these events. If you would like access to any of these recordings, you can contact Parris via learning@glencoemuseum.com. We ask for a donation of £5 to the Museum.
