Clan Donnachaidh Museum
Clan museum at Bruar beside the House of Bruar, showing Jacobite-era relics and heritage of Clan Donnachaidh.
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About the museum
The Clan Donnachaidh Museum opened in 1969 and was opened by the Duke of Atholl; it is regarded as the first purpose-built clan museum in Scotland. It stands next to the House of Bruar, just off the A9 north of Pitlochry, and forms part of the Clan Donnachaidh Centre, which also houses the clan society’s base.
The museum presents the history and heritage of Clan Donnachaidh, whose principal surnames are Robertson, Duncan and Reid and which is noted as the only Scottish clan still using its Gaelic name. Its displays include Jacobite-era artefacts, relics, documents, weapons and traditional clothing. Beside the museum stands a bronze monument to the 51st Highland Division.
Highlights
- Gold portrait brooch of Bonnie Prince Charlie from 1745
- Johnny Cope’s travelling fiddle
- Clach na Brataich charm stone
- Ballock dagger and Woodsheal’s flintlock pistol
- 51st Highland Division monument next to the museum
Permanent exhibition
- Clan Donnachaidh Museum collection – Jacobite-era artefacts, relics, documents, weapons and traditional clothing connected with Clan Donnachaidh.
- Founded
- 1969
- Operated by
- Clan Donnachaidh Society
Admission & discounts
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
No children’s offers are listed.
Getting there & parking
The museum is beside the House of Bruar, just off the A9 north of Pitlochry.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The House of Bruar next door has a food hall and shops, and the museum page suggests lunch or afternoon tea there.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | The museum covers the clan’s history and heritage. The 51st Highland Division bronze monument is beside it, and a walk to the Bruar Falls is suggested. |
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