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Clan Macpherson Museum

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Discover the story of Clan Macpherson in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. 📍 Newtonmore | Open 1 April – 31 October

 Badenoch, Scotland
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Joined December 2019
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That’s a wrap for 2026! 💙 A huge thanks to everyone who visited, supported the #Museum & helped make this year so special. Our doors are closed for the winter, but we’ll still be here sharing stories, objects & updates all through the off-season. Stay tuned! ✨ #Macpherson
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A big thank you to our wonderful team! ❤️ Whether on site or behind the scenes, the hard work, commitment and enthusiasm of everyone involved helped make our 2026 season such a success. We're lucky to have a fantastic team at the #Museum! #ClanMacpherson #Macpherson #Scotland
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(1/4) We've been challenged by @TarbatDiscovery to join this month's spooky #CuratorBattles! 🖤 🖼️ Meet our print of Captain John Macpherson of Ballachroan (1724–1800), known in Gaelic as An t-Oifigear Dubh, or the Black Officer. #ClanMacpherson #Macpherson #HighlandMuseums
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(3/4) Then, in January 1800, an avalanche buried his hunting bothy in Gaick Forest, killing John & four companions. The chilling rumours claimed the Devil had unleashed a supernatural whirlwind to claim him at last... 👀
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(4/4) ⚔️ We nominate @NairnMuseum & @InvMAG. Dare to take up the challenge? #CuratorBattles
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This clock mechanism is believed to have played a role in Jamie #Macpherson’s execution, tying it to a dark moment of time and injustice. 🕰️ Though silent now, it remains a powerful piece of the story. 🔗 Support the #Museum through #AdoptAnArtefact: clanmacphersonmuseum.org.uk/…
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A special stop on a journey around the world! 🌏 Cameron and his wife, travelling from Australia, visited with family during their campervan trip. 🇦🇺 We’re so glad to have been part of their adventure. Thanks for visiting, and safe travels! #ClanMacpherson #Macpherson #Museum
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A huge thanks to Prof. Philip Howard OBE for sponsoring The Rugby Caps. We’re delighted to have your support! Learn more about our collection and the #AdoptAnArtefact programme: ⬇️ clanmacphersonmuseum.org.uk/… #ClanMacpherson #Macpherson
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We enjoyed welcoming Margaret Macpherson & her husband Mark from #Canada 🇨🇦 Margaret, an author herself, spotted “The Rough Road” by another Margaret Macpherson in our collection. It was in the same cabinet as Mark’s favourite, the #Macpherson Strut! Thank you for visiting!
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This portrait shows James #Macpherson (1736–1796), whose #Ossianic Collections brought tales of ancient heroes & battles to readers around the world🖼️ Drawing on #Gaelic oral tradition, the poems sparked fierce debate over their origins #AdoptAnArtefact👉clanmacphersonmuseum.org.uk/…
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(1/2) Live in the UK and shop online? You can raise donations for the #ClanMacpherson #Museum at no extra cost! More than 8,000 retailers take part, including Amazon, Tesco, M&S, Trainline and Just Eat. #Macpherson #support
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(2/2) ✅ Sign up to easyfundraising and select us as your cause 🛍️ Choose a retailer through the easyfundraising website or app, then shop as normal 💙 The retailer will donate part of what you spend to the Museum 🔗 Get started: clanmacphersonmuseum.org.uk/…
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A warm fàilte to Graham Macpherson from England, who has joined as a Friend of the Clan Macpherson Museum. We appreciate your support! To learn more about becoming a Friend or Guardian, please visit: ⬇️ clanmacphersonmuseum.org.uk/… #ClanMacpherson #Macpherson #Museum #Scotland
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A stack of books? Look closer! 📚 It’s actually a wooden box, shaped & painted like books, containing three volumes of Poetry of the World. It was gifted to James Macpherson by the Prince of Wales (later George IV) in 1789. 👉 Explore #AdoptAnArtefact: clanmacphersonmuseum.org.uk/…
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Some favourites are back on the shelves! 📚 #Ossian: Warrior Poet by Eileen Budd - £35 🧸 #Highlander Teddy - £40 🧸 #Highland Cow - £25 Pop into the #Museum to pick yours up while stocks last! 📬 To purchase, please email: [email protected] (postage prices may vary)
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We’re so pleased to thank Prof. Philip Howard OBE from England for renewing his Friend of the #Museum membership. We’re grateful for your continued #support! To learn more about becoming a Friend or Guardian, please visit: ⬇️ clanmacphersonmuseum.org.uk/… #ClanMacpherson #Scotland
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It was lovely to welcome Margaret Macpherson from the USA! 🇺🇸 Our Museum Manager Ellen also showed her our Library, a great resource for Clan history & genealogy 📚 We hope to see you again soon, Margaret! 🔗 Interested in using the Library? Learn more: clanmacphersonmuseum.org.uk/…
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These keys are the only known objects to survive the burning of Cluny House by government troops in 1746, after the Battle of #Culloden 🗝 Though they no longer open doors, they still unlock stories from the past. 🔗 Learn more: clanmacphersonmuseum.org.uk/… #ClanMacpherson #Museum
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These medals belonged to Sir Tommy #Macpherson, believed during his lifetime to be the most decorated surviving veteran of WWII 🎖️ His autobiography, Behind Enemy Lines, tells the extraordinary story of his wartime service 🔗 Learn more: clanmacphersonmuseum.org.uk/… #ClanMacpherson
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