Glencoe Folk Museum — Attraction in Scotland

At first glance this quaint thatched cottage in the middle of the village appears unassuming, but once you step over the threshold you can’t help but be swept into a fantastic little time capsule holding the beautiful and tragic history of generations of locals who have lived in this breathtakingly region! The guides are always so warm & welcoming, the collection is full of curiosities and historical life, and you instantly “get” why there is so much more to GlenCoe than just the gorgeous views. I have personally visited multiple times over the past 20 years and now professionally bring small tour groups by when we can, & recommend you do the same! (The pics don’t...

Compact and well put together museum complex highlighting the history of the area clans, insights into the feud between the MacDonalds and the Campbells who were allied wit the government, the all important slate industry and other important aspects of local life. Be sure to visit all three buildings, and watch the low doorways. It won’t take more than 30-40 minutes and is well...

Glencoe is a beautiful stopping point in your drive through the Highlands. This is my second time in Glencoe but my first stop at the Following Museum. It's worth the stop and the few pounds entry fee. They do a great job giving you a feeling of life in Glencoe with an emphasis on the period around...