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Kilmartin House Museum

Internationally acclaimed archaeological museum devoted to Scotland's richest prehistoric landscape. Artefacts from nearby ancient monuments, re-constructions, interactive displays, experimental archaeology. Breathtaking audiovisual experience, splendid bookshop and fine café located in tastefully converted stone barn with green oak conservatory overlooking the Kilmartin Glen.  Serving  lovely cakes, fresh coffee and meals. Open 1st March to 31st October 10-5.30, 7 days per week. November to Christmas, reduced hours apply. Closed January and February.

Archaeology
This collection includes excavation material from Bruach an Druimein settlement site, Kilmartin, excavation material from Brainport Bay, Minard, and surface finds from the surrounding area. There is also a collection of prehistoric material from Kilmartin and the surrounding area, as well as a plano-convex flint knife from Drimvore, two flint knives, Carsaig, flint scrapers, Carnassarie molehill and Crinan Ferry and a stone cist, Upper Largie.

Natural History
This collection includes copper ore from Kilmartin and flint nodules

The café is available to everyone.  Enjoy the informal atmosphere of our green oak conservatory with its absorbing views of the ancient landscape.  Only the freshest and most wholesome of local produce is used in the preparation of our dishes.  Lunch time diners can enjoy freshly made soup, jacket potatoes and sandwiches as well as oven-hot scones and other tempting home baking.  Specials are always on offer.  Feast your eyes on the wonderful, traditional stonework and the massive oak timbers which have been used in constructing the building.  We often have special exhibitions of local artwork for you to enjoy whilst you are waiting for your meal.  Or why not step down into the green oak conservatory and savour the views of the Glebe Cairn and Kilmartin Glen

Books & Music

Kilmartin House Museum has an on-site book shop which stocks one of the widest range of titles on the West Coast, including our own publications.  Subjects range from the archaeology of Scotland to the environmental and social history of the nation.  You will also find books on technology, ecology, geology and cooking (both the prehistoric and more modern alternatives!).  The odd 'holiday' novel is also available as are many children's titles for the occasional rainy day.  You will also find a wide range of guides and maps. 

The shop has a wide selection of music ranging from contemporary Celtic bands, traditional Scottish Music, Gaelic Psalsms to ancient carnyx music and our own CD - the Sounds of Ancient Scotland.

Art, crafts and gifts

Argyll is a fertile ground for artists and craftspeople.  You will find a range of local crafts, including pottery, jewellery, carved stones and basketry in our shop.  The walls of the café also play host to a number of temporary art exhibitions inspired by the spectacular landscape and archaeology.  To see what's coming up next, or to view details of previous exhibitions - check the exhibitions  page and the events calendar.

Stuff for Kids
The shop also stocks a range of educational toys for children including discovery packs, colouring books, bug identification kits, puzzles and 'fossil digs'.  You can make your own jewellery from our bead tray, or buy a RSPB bird toy with its own bird call.

Kilmartin House Museum products

We offer a range of themed products designed especially for the Museum including key rings, pens, pencils, pin badges, notepads, eco-shopping bags, aprons and mugs.  See the on-line shop for more details or visit us in Kilmartin!

On-line shop

Visit the on-line shop for books and unusual gifts as well as high quality crafts and artworks.

Kilmartin
Lochgilphead
Argyll
PA31 8RQ

Tel: 01546-510278

www.kilmartin.org