Mallaig Heritage Centre
Source: https://www.mallaigheritage.org.uk
Archived: 2026-04-23 15:39
Mallaig Heritage Centre
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Exhibition
Mallaig
Fishing
Jon Schueler
The Rough Bounds
Living around the Loch
The Great War
The Mallaig Railway
Steamers & Ferries
The Lifeboat
Find a face
Collection
Catalogue
Oral history interviews
Census returns
Other resources
Publications
Research facilities
Services for schools
Shop
Donations
Conveniently sited alongside Mallaig railway station, Mallaig Heritage Centre is a treasure trove of
stories, films, collections and displays, all telling the story of West Lochaber, its people and landscape.
Twelve centuries ago, West Lochaber was a buffer zone between native Picts, Norsemen and Scots. Briefly part of
the Norse Kingdom of Man, it then became the eastern boundary of the powerful Lordship of the Isles.
Known in the Gaelic language as "
An Garbh Chriochan
"
(
The Rough Bounds
), this
area between Loch Hourn and Loch Sunart was, until the beginning of the 20th century, one of the least-visited
areas of the British mainland, with most places being accessible only by sea or by an arduous trek through the glens.
It is hardly surprising that this region is where the Jacobite claimant to the throne, Prince
Charles Edward Stuart, took refuge after defeat at Culloden in 1746.
Not surprisingly, the area still retains its unique character and
visitors return again and again, to enjoy its spectacular mountain
and coastal scenery, pure white sandy beaches and one of the most
spectacular
railway
journeys
in Europe.
Explore our website for a taste of the history of this wild and
beautiful area, and visit the Centre itself when you come to visit
the Highlands. We promise you that it will be time well spent!
Around the Loch
Unusually for the Highlands the district of North Morar has a higher population than it did two centuries ago.
However, during this period most of the people of the district have moved west, some settlements have been abandoned
and others created.
Learn more »
The Mallaig Pier Portraits
We welcome Rob Fairley back for 2026, featuring a further selection of portraits by the artist who has spent years observing and sketching the everyday life of Mallaig’s community. The drawings focus on the people around the Mallaig Pier area, capturing life as they go about their daily tasks.
Learn more »
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Home
Visiting
Opening hours
How to get here
Local information
Forum
Membership
Contact us
Exhibition
Mallaig
Fishing
Jon Schueler
The Rough Bounds
Living around the Loch
The Great War
The Mallaig Railway
Steamers & Ferries
The Lifeboat
Find a face
Collection
Catalogue
Oral history interviews
Census returns
Other resources
Publications
Research facilities
Services for schools
Shop
Donations
Conveniently sited alongside Mallaig railway station, Mallaig Heritage Centre is a treasure trove of
stories, films, collections and displays, all telling the story of West Lochaber, its people and landscape.
Twelve centuries ago, West Lochaber was a buffer zone between native Picts, Norsemen and Scots. Briefly part of
the Norse Kingdom of Man, it then became the eastern boundary of the powerful Lordship of the Isles.
Known in the Gaelic language as "
An Garbh Chriochan
"
(
The Rough Bounds
), this
area between Loch Hourn and Loch Sunart was, until the beginning of the 20th century, one of the least-visited
areas of the British mainland, with most places being accessible only by sea or by an arduous trek through the glens.
It is hardly surprising that this region is where the Jacobite claimant to the throne, Prince
Charles Edward Stuart, took refuge after defeat at Culloden in 1746.
Not surprisingly, the area still retains its unique character and
visitors return again and again, to enjoy its spectacular mountain
and coastal scenery, pure white sandy beaches and one of the most
spectacular
railway
journeys
in Europe.
Explore our website for a taste of the history of this wild and
beautiful area, and visit the Centre itself when you come to visit
the Highlands. We promise you that it will be time well spent!
Around the Loch
Unusually for the Highlands the district of North Morar has a higher population than it did two centuries ago.
However, during this period most of the people of the district have moved west, some settlements have been abandoned
and others created.
Learn more »
The Mallaig Pier Portraits
We welcome Rob Fairley back for 2026, featuring a further selection of portraits by the artist who has spent years observing and sketching the everyday life of Mallaig’s community. The drawings focus on the people around the Mallaig Pier area, capturing life as they go about their daily tasks.
Learn more »
Latest forum posts
In
Events & Notices
by
Ziggins
in topic
Re: Jon Schueler Centenary
by
curator
in topic
Jon Schueler Centenary
by
curator
in topic
New World War 1 website pages
In
Family History
by
Helen Bryson
in topic
Re: Crawford family
by
fochse
in topic
Michie Family
by
mikeanderson
in topic
Re: Gemmel
In
Greetings
by
Kate
in topic
Re: Hello from New Zealand
by
ronievans
in topic
Re: Hello from New Zealand
by
Jeanann Clare
in topic
Re: Hello Mallaig
For local news visit our local paper
West Word