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Open Mon-Sat
10am - 5pm
Events this August
Creative Writing Group
Tuesday 12th August
2.30pm - 3.30pm
Our Creative Writing Group is a friendly, relaxed session to help you get writing. We will maybe do some writing exercises and share our endeavours. The sharing of writing can be either what we have produced during the brief writing exercise or could be something that we have worked on at home. The prompt for this session is "Hidden Message".
The group meet in the Snug Room at The GALE Centre.
Tendrils in the Museum
Wednesday 13th August
7pm - 8pm
A performance of butoh dance by Stefano Puzzuoli with improvised music by Ginevra House, Neil Davidson and Fritz Welch. Butoh emerged in Japan during the post-war turmoil of the 50s and 60s, marking a break from the rigid structures of traditional dance. Rather than aspiring to refined aesthetics, the dance attempts to expose the joys and sorrows of life, exploring the most fundamental elements of physical and psychological existence. This event is free to attend.
Ceilidh House Gathering
Monday 18th August
7pm - 9pm
Our Ceilidh House gatherings meet once a fortnight and are a welcoming group who enjoy making music, singing or the spoken word.
Come and sit in front of the virtual fireside, sing a song, tell a tale, read a poem, play a tune, bring your knitting or just sit back and enjoy the atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you!
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Doors open at 6.30pm. £2 donation per person appreciated.
Whatever the Weather
Wednesday 20th August
10.30pm - 3pm
I​n the morning, our session uses Museum objects and other inspiration to aid discussion. In the afternoon, we play bingo and other group games. All our activities are accessible and dementia friendly. If you need help with transport please get in touch.
With thanks to The Hugh Fraser Foundation, GAMS and the Highland Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for their support, as well as the individual donors who help to keep these sessions going.
Cearcall Còmhraidh
Friday 22nd August
2pm - 3pm
Join us for these engaging Gaelic language conversation sessions aimed at both fluent speakers and learners of all ages. Using material from the Museum Collection, Bria Mason leads the conversation, helping to develop your Gaelic language skills.
School pupils are especially welcome to join, as we aim to provide students. We gratefully acknowledge the support of Bòrd na Gàidhlig in making these sessions possible.
The Tattie Project
Saturday 23rd August
10am-12pm & 1pm-2pm
Harvest: 10am – 12pm (drop in)
Come and see what has been growing beneath the soil. Discover the different shapes, sizes and surprises our tattie plants have produced over the summer.
Tattie Heritage Session:
1pm – 2pm (please book)
Explore the journey of the tattie from soil to table, looking at its role in local crofting life, food traditions and our community growing project.
Book Group
Tuesday 26th August
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Our current Museum Book Group read is The Road Dance by John Mackay.
You can join our friendly group for tea, coffee, cake and lively discussion in person at the Museum or online at 7.30pm via Zoom.
If you'd like to take part please get in touch.
Whatever the Weather
Wednesday 27th August
10.30pm - 3pm
I​n the morning, our session uses Museum objects and other inspiration to aid discussion. In the afternoon, we play bingo and other group games. All our activities are accessible and dementia friendly. If you need help with transport please get in touch.
With thanks to The Hugh Fraser Foundation, GAMS and the Highland Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for their support, as well as the individual donors who help to keep these sessions going.
Gaelic Lunch ~ Lòn Gaidhlig
Friday 29th August
1pm - 2pm
Our Gaelic lunches are a chance to speak, practice and learn Gaelic, in a relaxed and friendly social setting. Whether you are a fluent speaker, learner or beginner, all are welcome to attend our lunch gatherings. We are very grateful to Bòrd na Gaidhlig for their support for this event.
The lunch is free to attend, but booking is essential. Please book here.
Guided Walk
Every Saturday
1.30pm - 3.30pm
Join volunteer Jeremy Fenton as he leads you round the Achtercairn Archaeology Trail. A good level of fitness is needed for the 2 hour exploration of the fascinating early structures and settlements behind the Museum.​​This walk is free to attend, but donations are welcome.
For further details see here and to book on to this walk, please get in touch by calling 01445 712 287 or email to info@gairlochmuseum.org
This walk is free to attend but donations are greatly appreciated.
Behind the Scenes Tour
Every Tuesday
11am
Join a guided tour of our Museum Store, giving you a chance to see some of the objects that are not currently on display. As well as hearing about the stories behind these objects, you will learn more about how we care for documents, textiles and objects in the Collection. You can either book for a stand alone tour (£10) or choose to combine it to include full admission to the Museum (£15).
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