Glencoe and North Lorn Folk Museum

The Glencoe Folk Museum was co-founded by Miss Barbara Fairweather MBE and Mrs Rae Grant in the 1960s, and for both ladies it was a life's work. In 1971 the museum was gifted  the two cottages, which create the main building, by the late Hugh Grant. The museum opened its doors in 1972 and over the last forty years the unique and eclectic collection of objects has grown.

The main building is what is known as a 'cruck' cottage. This term is used when the the bearing beams of the roof come down the inside walls instead of resting on the side walls. Every effort has been made to retain the old construction of the B listed building, however, due to harsh weather conditions and wear over time the roof is in need for repair. We hope this can be achieved in 2013!

The aim of the museum is to collect, preserve and exhibit articles and objects relevant to the history of the Glencoe and North Lorn district for the purposes of education and interest.