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West Highland Museum, Fort William

The West Highland Museum (Scottish Gaelic: Taigh-tasgaidh na Gàidhealtachd an Iar) tells the story of the Scottish Highlands and the Islands. It aims to cover every aspect of West Highland history, including that of Fort William, where it is located in a listed building in the centre of the town. It also hosts other exhibits for archaeology and wildlife. The museum, which has always been independent, is a member of Museums Galleries Scotland.[1]

  1. ^ "West Highland Museum". Museums Galleries Scotland. Archived from the original on 5 October 2011. Retrieved 30 July 2011.

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