Welcome
Gairloch Museum is located in a converted nuclear bunker with galleries showcasing the history, culture and natural heritage of this beautiful area of the North West Highlands. Displays include the original lens from Rubh Re lighthouse, a replica croft house showing how people used to live and an interactive gallery about our magnificent natural world, midges and all!
Level access
There is level access from the main entrance to:
Ground floor galleriesFirst floor galleriesWelcome deskPublic toiletAm BàrdMuseum ShopOutdoor MuseumThere is level access from the car park to:
Achtercairn Archaeology Trail Picnic AreaHearing
Visual
General
Getting here
For further information on accessible travel in Scotland, go to Transport Scotland.Travel by taxi
Parking
The main carpark is immediately adjacent to the Museum.
Arrival
Path to main entrance
Main entrance
Getting around inside
Lift
Lift to all floors
Ticket/ information desk
Welcome desk
Things to See and Do
Ground floor galleries
First floor galleries
Public toilet
Public toilet
Shop
Museum Shop
Place to eat and drink
Am Bàrd
Getting around outside
Achtercairn Archaeology Trail
Picnic Area
Achtercairn Archaeology Trail Picnic Area
Outdoor Museum
The Outdoor Museum is an area over the main road, in front of the Museum where some large Museum objects are located as well as interpretation panels about the local Geology and Fishing Economy. There is a hard, even surfaced path running through this area which is 1100mm wide at its narrowest point.
Customer care support
Mobility Scooters and Battery Powered Wheelchairs can be charged in the lobby of the Museum, in sight of the staffed Welcome Desk.
Emergency evacuation procedures
Customer care support