Things to do The Clansman Centre

The Clansman Centre

The Clansman Centre is open April to October, seven days a week, from 10am till 5.00pm, during summer months we do open in the evenings. Check out our Facebook page for opening times.

The Clansman Centre

Entering through the doors of a 19th century schoolhouse, you will take a step into the 17th. Besides a quaint little shop specializing in Celtic and locally produced crafts and gifts we have recreated the interior of a Highland turf house, where an authentically dressed clansman brings the past back to life.

The Clansman Show must be booked in advance, however we also offer a 30 minute film screening of The Clansman, Portrait of a Highland Warrior which was filmed on the slopes of Ben Nevis, this can usually be screened at short notice.

The Clansman Show lasts for approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour and will include a male and female member of the audience having the opportunity to be dressed in the traditional Feilidh Mhor and Arisaid (women’s plaid). Our presenter, usually dressed in the Feilidh Mhor, explains how families ate, lived and survived in the Highlands in days of old, he will take you through the clan system and local culture, demonstrates the Highland dress (all the mysteries of kilt, plaid and tartan) and teaches you the art of killing or maiming, using ancient weapons including the renowned Lochaber Axe and Claymore.

This dangerous looking character explains how families ate, lived and survived in days of old, takes you through the clan system and local culture, demonstrates the Highland dress (all the mysteries of kilt, plaid and tartan) and teaches you the art of killing or maiming using ancient weapons.

No boring history lesson but an entertaining, interactive and informative experience.

The show is currently only available in English however we are happy for guides to translate

We have theatre style seating for a maximum of 50 spectators.

We welcome coach parties and can accommodate evening shows if booked in advance.

Location

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Fort Augustus,

Inverness,

Fort Augustus

PH32 4BD

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