Help us give Glencoe's Past a Future

For more than 50 years, Glencoe Folk Museum has been at the heart of our community.

Founded by local women who stood in front of bulldozers to save our cottages from demolition, it has grown into a much-loved home for 6,000 artefacts — from the everyday objects of Highland life to rare Jacobite treasures.

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we’ve already raised £2.8 million to redevelop the Museum. We have planning permission, listed building consent, and the building warrant. Designs are complete. Contractors are ready to begin.

But rising costs, inflation, and unavoidable delays have created a funding gap. We need to raise £100,000. This final piece of funding will allow us to deliver the full vision for a museum that’s exciting, accessible, and sustainable.

Anyone contributing over £50 will be immortalised on our Tree of Sponsors, based on the design of the traditional Clan Donald genealogical chart.

****To ensure we can add you to our Tree, you must tick the box that says; "Im happy for Glencoe Folk Museum to keep in touch with me by email"so that we can add you to the Tree of Sponsors. Otherwise, we won't know your name to put on the tree.***

Why this Redevelopment Matters

Our 19th-century thatched cottages are beautiful but no longer meet modern standards. We currently can’t offer toilets for visitors, full accessibility, or the facilities needed to sustain the Museum’s future.

This redevelopment will:

- Restore and protect our unique thatched cottages.

- Create a fully accessible entrance and exhibition space.

- Build a Community Gallery for local groups, artists, and heritage projects.

- Digitise our collection so Glencoe’s stories can be shared worldwide.

- Employ a Learning and Engagement Officer to inspire schools, young people, and volunteers.

- Secure the Museum’s long-term sustainability with a new shop, online resources, and an extended season.

Why your Donation Matters

Every donation takes us one step closer to realising the Museum we’ve all worked so hard for.

Your gift will:

Help us bridge the funding gap and deliver the full vision for an accessible, inspiring, and sustainable museum.

Ensure we can complete vital restoration work to the highest possible standard, protecting the cottages and collections for future generations.

Support the creation of community and learning spaces, helping local people and visitors connect with Glencoe’s story.

Unlock additional top-up grants, making your support go even further.

Whether you give £5 or £500, every contribution helps us open the doors of a museum that Glencoe can be proud of for generations to come.

(To be included, please tick “I’m happy for Glencoe Folk Museum to keep in touch with me by email” when donating.)

Be Part of the Next Chapter

We’ve done everything we can. The plans are ready, permissions are in place, and builders are waiting to start. Now we need your help to take the final step.

Together, we can reopen Glencoe Folk Museum, protect its heritage, and create a space that inspires generations to come.

Donate today and help give Glencoe’s past the future it deserves.

Thank you.

Learn more about our plans HERE

Got question about this appeal? Check out our FAQs on our website.