A picture of Fort William, in the county of Highland

The West Highland Museum is one of the oldest museums in the Highlands. It was founded in 1922 by a group of local enthusiasts led by Victor Hodgson, who had neither a collection nor a building to display it in. In 1925, after several temporary exhibitions and the acquisition of significant collections, the Museum launched a fundraising appeal, and in 1926 purchased the present building, a former branch of the British Linen Bank. The Museum exists solely to collect, conserve and present items of significance and historical and cultural interest related to the West Highland area. The collections span a wide range of subjects, from archaeology to modern industry, with a special emphasis on the Jacobite risings of the 18th century.

Highland

This image is available to purchase and is part of our Highland Stock Photos Collection.