Moirlanich Longhouse

About the museum

Moirlanich Longhouse stands in Glen Lochay, about a mile north-west of Killin. It is a cruck-framed byre dwelling of the late 18th to mid 19th century, in which the family quarters were separated from the cattle byre by a wooden partition. The Robertson family, Gaelic-speaking smallholders, lived here until the last member died in 1968.

The house keeps many original features, including the hanging chimney (hingin' lum), box beds, a Scotch dresser and layer upon layer of patterned wallpaper. The byre, which once housed three milking cows, now displays farm tools and shows the cruck frame and a glimpse of the original thatch under the tin roof.

The National Trust for Scotland bought the property in 1992 and conserved it. A separate Tin Bothy holds an exhibition of original objects from the house and byre, including rare items of the family's clothing found in the roof space. The building is listed Category A.

Highlights

• Cruck-framed byre dwelling virtually unchanged since 1968
• Hingin' lum, box beds and Scotch dresser
• Layers of early 20th-century wallpaper
• Tin Bothy exhibition of clothing and artefacts found in the house

Permanent exhibition

• The longhouse and Tin Bothy exhibition – The preserved interior of the family home and byre, with an exhibition in the Tin Bothy of objects and clothing found in the house.

Operated by

National Trust for Scotland

Admission & discounts

Admission is free for National Trust for Scotland members. Tickets can be booked in advance; on site the property accepts cash only, and a QR code is provided for payment.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The byre has an uneven floor and the lighting is low throughout the property. Accessible parking and an accessible toilet are listed. Dogs are welcome.

Kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The National Trust for Scotland lists children's activities at the property.

Getting there & parking

The longhouse is one mile north-west of Killin and can be reached on foot from the village, partly along a single-track road. It is accessible by bike from National Cycle Network Route 7.

Amenities & dining

Toilets and picnic areas are listed among the facilities; there is no cafe.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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