Scottish Crannog Centre
An open-air archaeology museum on Loch Tay with a reconstructed Iron Age crannog, roundhouses, guided tours and craft demonstrations.
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About the museum
The Scottish Crannog Centre has been a visitor attraction since 1997. Its first reconstructed loch dwelling was modelled on the excavated Oakbank Crannog in Loch Tay, an artificial island built about 2,500 years ago. The museum cares for more than 5,000 objects found by divers and archaeologists, the belongings of the people who lived on the crannogs.
On the night of 11 June 2021 a fire destroyed the reconstructed crannog, although the collection and the land-based attractions survived. The centre then moved to a much larger site at Dalerb on the north shore of Loch Tay. The new visitor centre and a village of reconstructed roundhouses opened to the public from April 2024, and a new replica crannog, built from larch by staff and volunteers, was completed in 2026.
A visit includes a guided tour of the museum and demonstrations of ancient crafts and skills by Iron Age interpreters in the village. The centre also runs school visits, group tours, workshops and events.
Highlights
- Full-size reconstructed Iron Age crannog on Loch Tay
- Guided museum tour of more than 5,000 objects from crannog sites
- Iron Age village with hands-on craft demonstrations
- Café, playpark, sensory garden and loch access that can be used without a museum ticket
- Day workshops and school programmes
Permanent exhibitions
- Museum and crannog collection – A guided tour of the museum shows objects from crannog sites in Loch Tay and explains how the Iron Age dwellers lived.
- Iron Age Village – Reconstructed roundhouses where interpreters demonstrate ancient crafts and technologies.
- Reconstructed crannog – A full-size replica of an Iron Age loch dwelling, completed in 2026 and open for guided visits.
- Founded
- 1997
- Operated by
- Scottish Crannog Centre (Scottish charity SC018418)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | £16.50 |
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| Reduced | £13.75Concessions (aged 65 or over, or students) |
| Children & teens | £11free up to age 4 · Child price applies to under 16s; children under 5 are free. |
| Seniors | £13.75Aged 65 or over. |
| Students & apprentices | £13.75 |
| Families | £27.50Family tickets range from £27.50 (1 adult and 2 children) to £55.00 (2 adults and 4 children). |
| Family ticket: 1 adult and 3 children | £33 |
| Family ticket: 2 adults and 1 child | £38.50 |
| Family ticket: 2 adults and 2 children | £44 |
| Family ticket: 2 adults and 3 children | £49.50 |
| Family ticket: 2 adults and 4 children | £55 |
| School visit, price per pupil | £11One adult goes free for every 10 pupils where possible. |
The ticket includes a guided museum tour and the Iron Age Village demonstrations. Tickets are not refundable, but a booking can be moved to another date or time. The café, playpark, loch access and sensory garden can be used without a museum ticket.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Most of the site is on one level, with ramps to the museum, café, shop and toilets that suit mobility scooters and wheelchairs. Seating is available across the site. A spoken tour with a handling collection is offered for visitors with a visual impairment. A detailed access guide is published on AccessAble. The site welcomes dogs.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 4 |
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| Family ticket | £27.50 · Family tickets range from £27.50 (1 adult and 2 children) to £55.00 (2 adults and 4 children). |
- Hands-on stations
- Playground / play area
Family tickets are available, children under 5 enter free, and the Iron Age village has hands-on activities. There is a playpark and a sensory garden.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Parking is available on site, with space for coaches and minibuses.
From Aberfeldy follow the A827 west towards Kenmore; from Killin follow the A827 east along the north side of Loch Tay. In Kenmore follow the signs to the Crannog Centre.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
The café serves food during the day (open from 9:30, last orders 17:30). Picnics are welcome on site.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The museum can only be visited on a guided tour. Group tours of 20 or more typically last about 90 minutes and can be tailored, with lunch bookings and coach and minibus parking. School visits last most of the day, and a Day in the Life workshop usually runs on Wednesdays and should be booked at least three days ahead. |
