Welcome to our magnificent Highland estate, the spiritual home of Clan Donald, on the magical island of Skye. Explore the historic gardens and woodland trails around the romantic ruins of Armadale Castle. Discover 1500 years of Highland history in our award-winning Museum of the Isles.
In our award-winning Museum of the Isles you can discoverthe history of the Highlands and Islands through the story of Clan Donald, its most powerful clan. Six interconnecting galleries take you through 1500 years of historyand culture in the area once known as the Kingdom of the Isles. A seventh gallery is dedicated to an annual changing exhibition.
Young visitors can enjoy exploring the Museum with our children’s trails – we have a range available suitable for different abilities and ages from pre-school upwards.
At Museum reception you can pick up a free audio guide, available in English, Gaelic, French, German, Italian and Spanish. We also have a guide specially designed for visually impaired visitors. There’s plenty to see and most visitors spend between 45 minutes and 1 hour in the Museum.
We are proud to be Skye’s only museum fully accredited by Museums Galleries Scotland. The Museum has received a number of awards including Museum of the Year Award and Museum of the Year Research Facility Award.
