Tain & District Museum

Tain & District Museum is an independent museum in Tain that displays regional artifacts, documents, and traditional silverware in a historic building on Tower Street. Its collections span objects from local history and shape understanding of the region's cultural heritage.

The museum was founded in 1966 and houses a papal bull from Pope Innocent VIII from 1492 and documents about the Battle of Culloden from 1746. These collections connect local history to larger events in Scotland's past.

The museum serves as a documentation center for Clan Ross history and preserves records showing how this family connected to Scottish life over centuries. Visitors can explore materials that trace their cultural influence through different time periods.

The museum is open during the warmer months from April through October and welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 to 16:00. Entry is free or costs up to £10 for families, making it accessible for different budgets.

The museum preserves an extensive collection of silverware made in Tain during the 18th and 19th centuries, supported by the Art Fund from 2007 to 2013. These pieces show the notable craft tradition that shaped the town during its industrial past.

Location: Highland

Inception: 1966

Address: Tower Street, Tain IV19 1DY

Website: https://tainmuseum.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 57.81248,-4.05529

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:20