Groam House Museum
Independent museum in Rosemarkie on the Black Isle, showing Pictish carved stones, the George Bain Celtic art collection and local history.
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Om museet
Groam House Museum stands on the High Street of Rosemarkie on the Black Isle, on what was part of an early Christian monastery about 1,250 years ago. In 1974 an 18th-century house called Groam House was given to Fortrose Town Council, and the district council later took it over to provide a safe home for the Rosemarkie cross-slab. By 1981 the building had been altered, the cross-slab conserved and moved in, and the museum opened for the summer months. Other Pictish stones were moved there from Rosemarkie Church.
In 1992 the council agreed to extend the display space, and the museum became the Pictish Interpretation Centre for Ross and Cromarty. It later gained recognised museum status and grants from bodies such as the National Lottery Heritage Fund, which paid for outreach projects, exhibitions and new acquisitions. After a 1997 exhibition the family of the artist George Bain placed his archive in the museum.
Today the museum is an independent charity with three collecting areas: the Pictish stones of Rosemarkie, local history and archaeology of this part of the Black Isle, and the George Bain Collection of Celtic art, which is recognised as a collection of national significance to Scotland. Its centrepiece is the 2.6 metre high Rosemarkie cross-slab of the 8th century, carved with Pictish symbols and Christian crosses.
Højdepunkter
- Rosemarkie cross-slab, 2.6 metres high, with Pictish symbols and Christian crosses
- Other Pictish sculpted stones from the early monastery at Rosemarkie
- George Bain Collection of Celtic art, recognised as nationally significant
- Local history collection with photographs, documents and archaeological finds
- Free virtual tour and audio tour online
Permanente udstillinger
- Rosemarkie's Pictish sculpted stones – Permanent display of carved stones from the early monastery at Rosemarkie, including the 2.6 metre high cross-slab, with stories of kings, the church and saints.
- George Bain Collection – Sketches, plates and craftwork of the Celtic art teacher George Bain (1881 to 1968); the collection can be seen by appointment.
- Local history collection – Photographs, documents and archaeological finds from prehistoric times to the 1800s, showing life on this part of the Black Isle.
- Grundlagt
- 1981
- Ejer
- Groam House Museum (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation SC004435)
Entrépriser & rabatter
Der er gratis entré.
| Grupper | 12 £ pr. personGuided group visit per person, with a minimum charge of 60 pounds, for up to 25 people, from April to October. Group leaders and drivers enter free. |
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| Behind-the-scenes store and object handling experience, per person | 15 £Groups of up to 10, about 45 minutes, minimum charge 75 pounds; advance booking required. |
| Storytelling session for groups, per person | 12 £Groups of up to 15, about 45 minutes, minimum charge 60 pounds. |
Entry to the museum is by donation, and the museum is determined to keep entry free. The prices shown are offers for groups in 2026. Memberships and donations support the museum.
Tilgængelighed
- Delvis kørestolsvenlig
- Elevator: findes ikke
- Handicaptoilet: findes ikke
- Handicapparkering: ingen oplysninger
- Servicehunde tilladt: ingen oplysninger
- Taktile tilbud: ingen oplysninger
- Rundvisninger på tegnsprog: ingen oplysninger
- Letlæste tilbud: ingen oplysninger
- Synstolkning: ingen oplysninger
The ground floor is accessible, and staff are happy to help. There is no lift to the upper gallery. The behind-the-scenes experiences take place in a separate store building, so visitors with access needs should say so when booking. The museum offers a free virtual tour and an audio tour online for those who cannot reach every display.
Børn og familie
Velegnet til børn og familier
- Familieomvisninger & workshops
The museum offers activities for families, such as family days on Pictish and Celtic patterns, and storytelling sessions suitable for mixed-age groups.
Transport & parkering
Med offentlig transport
High Street (bus stop close to the museum)
A frequent local bus service runs from Inverness and Cromarty, and the bus stop is on the High Street close to the museum.
I bil
Gratis parkering
Free parking is available off the High Street close to the museum, and groups can use a public car park nearby for coaches.
Service & spisesteder
- Café: findes ikke
- Restaurant: findes ikke
- Museumsbutik
The shop sells books, gifts and local crafts. There is no café or toilet at the museum, but public toilets and changing facilities are nearby.
Arrangementer & udlejning
Museet har ikke offentliggjort oplysninger om dette.
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| Rundvisninger | ja |
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| Audioguide | ja |
| Tilbud til skoler | ja |
| Godt at vide | An audio tour is available online through the izi.TRAVEL website. Guided group visits, storytelling sessions and behind-the-scenes experiences must be booked in advance, ideally at least two weeks ahead; tours can be given in English and German. School visits and youth groups are welcome. |
