Plan Your Visit
Planning a trip? Here’s everything you need for a memorable visit to the Clan Macpherson Museum in Newtonmore.
Opening Hours
The Museum is open seasonally from 1 April – 31 October
- Monday – Saturday: 10:00 – 13:00 & 14:00 – 17:00
- Sunday: 12:00 – 17:00
Off-season visits can be arranged by appointment. Please call (+44) 1540 673332
Admission
Entry to the Museum is free
A suggested donation of £7 helps support the Museum’s care, maintenance, and daily operations
Accessibility & Facilities
The Clan Macpherson Museum aims to be accessible and welcoming to all. We offer the following visitor facilities:
🅿️ Free car park with dedicated disabled parking spaces
♿ Ramp access for wheelchairs and prams
♿ Accessible toilet with baby-changing facilities
🐾 Guide and assistance dogs welcome inside. A dog-friendly corner with water bowl is available outside for pets
🌍 Multilingual guides via QR codes (8 languages available)
🛍️ Gift shop offering souvenirs, books, local crafts, and Clan memorabilia
🎨 Children’s area “Cluny’s Cave” with books, colouring, toys
👗 Dress-up box with costumes for all ages — great for photos
📍 How to Find Us
Clan Macpherson Museum
Main Street, Newtonmore, PH20 1DE, Scotland
What3Words: ///hours.parrot.evolution
SatNav: 57.063375, -4.123986
Driving Directions
From the North: Take the A9 south and exit at Kingussie. Follow the A86 to Newtonmore. Parking is accessible from the A86 behind the Museum.
From the South: Take the A9 north and exit at Newtonmore. Follow the B9150 through the village. The Museum is just past the petrol station on the left, with parking via the A86.
From the West: Follow the A86 east into Newtonmore. The Museum car park is on the right before the junction with the B9150.
🅿️ Free parking is available for cars, bicycles, and small coaches
Looking for directions?
Use the interactive map below to find the best route
Public Transport
The Museum is a 10-minute walk from Newtonmore Train Station, and bus services stop directly outside the entrance.
Cyclists can reach the Museum via National Cycle Route 7, which passes through Newtonmore and offers safe, off-road access from surrounding areas.
Awards & Recognition
We are proud to be recognised as a VisitScotland Four-Star Museum and to hold a Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence. Our ‘Good to Go Scotland’ award affirms our commitment to national safety standards.
Admission is free thanks to the generosity of supporters. Every donation, large or small, helps us welcome visitors year after year.