Clan Macpherson Museum

Discover the story of Clan Macpherson in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.

📍 Newtonmore | Open 1 April – 31 October

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From behind-the-scenes work to visitor improvements, your support has helped deliver these projects.

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who supports the Museum and its future.

🔗 Find out more or renew your membership:
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To all our Friends of the Museum, thank you 💛

Over the past few years, your support has helped us improve the Museum, care for the collection, and bring new projects to life

Here are just some of the achievements you've helped make possible 👇

#ClanMacpherson #ScottishHistory

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With thanks to Mike & Denise Lagundzin for sponsoring the Photo of the 1895 Clan Gathering at Cluny Castle.

Your support helps us share #Macpherson heritage with the community.

Learn more about our collection: ⬇️
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#ClanMacpherson #AdoptAnArtefact

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This soup ladle once fed young recruits upon enlistment, but it carries a darker tale.

Its owner, known as the Black Officer, died under mysterious circumstances. Some believed he was in league with the devil.

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#ClanMacpherson #Scotland

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The Black Chanter is one of the Museum’s most treasured artefacts 🎶

Its story is steeped in mystery, with a legend that an angel bestowed it upon the #ClanMacpherson

Help preserve stories like this through the #AdoptAnArtefact programme: ⬇️
https://t.co/KxdCaIvYIL

#Macpherson

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Handmade over 200 years ago, this shinty caman was used by the Macphersons of Knock of Clune in Newtonmore 🏑

It shows the Clan’s connection to one of Scotland’s most iconic sports!

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📣 Exciting news! Our first bid is in for the Cat Logo Etching silent auction

The glass design at our Laggan Road entrance is open for sponsorship. The successful bidder will be honoured with a plaque

Find out more & place a bid:
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📅 Closes 1 May 2026

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Remembering our late chief, Sir William Macpherson of Cluny and Blairgowrie, on what would have been his 100th birthday, as we open the Museum for the 2026 season.

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📣 The Clan Macpherson Museum is now open for 2026!

📸 Visiting this year? Tag us in your photos or send them our way. We’d love to share them.

#ClanMacpherson #Countdown

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Just 1 day to go!

📍 Newtonmore, just off the A9
⏰ Mon–Sat: 10:00–13:00 & 14:00–17:00
Sun: 12:00–17:00
📅 1 April – 31 October
♿ Ramp access + accessible toilet with baby-changing facilities
🌍 Multilingual guides available

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Opening in 2 days!

Visiting with family? Children can explore Cluny’s Cave with books, colouring, and toys, while the dress-up box is great fun for photos 🎨

There’s something for everyone to enjoy!

#ClanMacpherson #Countdown

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Only 3 days left!

Looking for the perfect keepsake?

Our gift shop offers books, tartan accessories, Clan memorabilia, and locally inspired souvenirs to remember your visit 🧸🎁

#ClanMacpherson #Countdown

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4 days until opening day!

Passing through the Highlands? We’re less than 1.5 miles from the A9, making it an ideal place to stop and take a break 🚗

Free parking is available on site.

#ClanMacpherson #Countdown

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Many thanks to the @StrathyHerald for covering our reopening on April 1st and the story of the Jubilee Cairn.

A great piece as we head into the new season!

Opening Weekend:
📅 Saturday 4 April
⏰ 14:00–16:00

#ClanMacpherson #Macpherson

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Opening in 5 days! 🎉

Entry is free, with donations helping keep the Museum open year after year.

Find out more:
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#ClanMacpherson #Countdown

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Join us for our Opening Weekend at the #ClanMacpherson Museum! 🎉

Come & celebrate the start of the new season.

📅 Saturday 4 April
⏰ 14:00–16:00
📍 Newtonmore

Refreshments will be provided.

The Museum will be open as usual from 10:00–13:00 & 14:00–17:00.

See you there!

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Just 1 week to go! 🤩

Whether it’s your first time or a return visit, we look forward to welcoming you for another season at the Clan Macpherson Museum.

#ClanMacpherson #Countdown

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2 weeks until we reopen on 1 April! 🎉

Explore the story of Clan Macpherson through portraits, artefacts, and the people who shaped Highland history.

Plan your visit:
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#ClanMacpherson #Countdown

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Struck in London in 1746, this medallion commemorates the government’s victory at #Culloden & its controversial commander.

It highlights the layered history of the Highlands & the stories that shaped it.

🔗 Learn more:
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This finely carved wooden badge took a clansman 40 hours to complete and is a true labour of love!

Every detail is a lasting expression of skill and heritage.

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