Open Mon - Sat
10am - 5pm
Events this September
Exhibition Launch
Friday 4th September
6pm - 8pm
Join us to help launch and celebrate our new exhibition, RSA Select. Gairloch Museum is delighted to be collaborating with the RSA for the first time, on the occasion of the RSA's 200th anniversary. Taking place across both the Upper and Lower Galleries from 5 September - 24 October 2026, the exhibition will include work by invited artists Anne Bevan RSA, Philip Braham RSA, Samantha Clark, Kate Downie RSA, Paul Furneaux RSA, Janette Kerr HRSA, Marian Leven RSA, Frank McElhinney and Frances Walker RSA.
For more details about the artists and their artwork see RSA Select.
Ceilidh House Gathering
Monday 7th September
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!
Doors open at 6.30pm. £2 donation per person appreciated.
Meet the Artists
Saturday 5th September
From 10.30am
We are hosting a "Meet the Artists" event on the Saturday following the launch or the RSA Select exhibition. This will feature a series of short, informal talks in the galleries, with artists speaking about their practice alongside their work.
Paul Furneaux will also give a short printmaking demonstration. Overall, it will be a wonderful opportunity to meet the artists and gain a personal insight into their work.
10:30 Janette Kerr
11:00 Kate Downie
11:30 Anne Bevan
14:00 Philip Braham
14:30 Frank McElhinney
15:00 Paul Furneaux
Whatever the Weather
Wednesday 9th September
10.30pm - 3pm
Our friendly group meet every Wednesday and use Museum objects and other inspiration to aid discussion. This Wednesday, Rory Shannon from The National Trust for Scotland will lead a session on the topic"Weather Watching". 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.
For the full programme of events, see here.
Make Do & Mend
Friday 4th & Saturday 5th Sept
3pm - 6pm, 10am - 1pm
Our Make Do and Mend sessions are a relaxed drop-in affair where people of all skill levels come together to repair, refresh or recreate with textiles. The sessions are supported by experienced volunteer sewers and anyone can take part, whether you are a complete beginner, have some sewing experience, or are confident with your skills.
The sessions offer a chance to reconnect with a way of life that valued making things last, reducing textile waste, reviving practical skills that were once common in many households.
Doors Open Day
Saturday 12th September
10am - 5pm
Doors Open Days is Scotland’s largest free festival that celebrates places and stories, new and old. As well as entry being free on Saturday 12th September, there will be behind the scenes tours of the Museum store taking place (please book, as spaces are limited) and the lovely ladies of Overside Wool will be demonstrating the skill of spinning (and you can even have a try if you like!).
Am Bàrd Cafe - our fabulous cafe (with those amazing scones judged 10/10 by The Sunday Post Scone Spy) will also be open from 10am - 3pm.
If the weather is fair, Jeremy Fenton will be leading a Guided Walk of the Achtercairn Trail at 1.30pm.
Whatever the Weather
Wednesday 16th September
10.30pm - 3pm
Our friendly group meet every Wednesday and use Museum objects and other inspiration to aid discussion. This Wednesday, Matt Larsen-Daw from The Mammal Society will lead a session on the topic "Mammals, tracks and Museum specimens". 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.
For the full programme of events, see here.
Guided Walk: Gairloch Cemetery
Thursday 17th September
3.30pm - 5.30pm
Join Museum Trustee, Roy Macintyre and Highland Council Ranger, Katie Grant for a fascinating exploration of the Old Burial Ground at Gairloch.
As well as hearing stories of Gairloch's past and the people who lived here from Roy, Katie will introduce you to the diverse natural life thriving within the burial ground.
Booking link to follow.
Gaelic Lunch ~ Lòn Gaidhlig
Friday 18th September
1pm - 2pm
Our Gaelic lunches are a chance to speak, practise 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.
Please either bring your own packed lunch or purchase takeaway food from the Museum café to enjoy during the session. Teas and coffees available.
Whatever the Weather
Wednesday 23rd September
10.30pm - 3pm
Our friendly group meet every Wednesday and use Museum objects and other inspiration to aid discussion. This Wednesday, Sally and Ricky Cameron from The Shop at the Pier will lead a session on the topic "Shops & Shopping". 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.
For the full programme of events, see here.
Drawing from the Collections
Thursday 24th September
3pm - 5pm
These sessions are informal, self led and drop in with no set activity or facilitator. You can spend time looking closely at Museum objects, exploring the galleries and drawing whatever catches your eye.
Tea, coffee and cake are provided part way through proceedings with the chance to chat to your fellow sketchers.
You're welcome to bring your own sketchbook and dry drawing materials, such as pencils, pens, coloured pencils or charcoal (no paints, inks or other wet materials allowed!). You're welcome to use the drawing materials available at the museum. For more details, please contact Ell on outreach@gairlochmuseum.org
Whatever the Weather
Wednesday 30th September
10.30pm - 3pm
Our friendly group meet every Wednesday and use Museum objects and other inspiration to aid discussion. This Wednesday, Lulu Stader from the Overside Wool Initiative leads a session titled "Favourite Jumper Day". 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.
For the full programme of events, see here.
Cearcall Còmhraidh
Every Friday
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.
Guided Walk - Achtercairn
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 two-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.