Heritage:

Heritage is something passed down through generations, something that gives us a sense of place and belonging, that tells us about how our society developed over time.

Heritage is not just about buildings but is also people’s memories, cultures and traditions, the things that have fashioned communities. The past has created our present identity and may play its part in determining our future.

An understanding of Heritage can open the window between the past and the present, to help us relate to the traditions of the lives that went before us.

The Highlands are rich in Heritage and can play an important role in attracting visitors to our area. Listed below are links to many of the Heritage groups that are in the Loch Ness and Inverness area.

Message from Sylvia Henderson: I have a question and maybe somebody can help me out here. I'm investigating my family history and I have an address of "THE BUNGALOW - DRUMNADROCHIT - does anybody know where this is - it is an address from a 1947 marriage certificate of my mother's sister m.s Elizabeth Hunter she married Andrew McLellan and that was her address on their marriage cert That's all the information I have so far. If anyone can help with an address (or more info) email fran@visitlochness.com and Ill pass it on.

South Loch Ness Heritage Group - One of the most active groups in our area with 4 quarterly open meetings a year in Dores or Gorthleck. The group has published two first class books about the area, details of which can be found on their site.

Cill Chuimein Heritage Group - Another very active heritage group, this time in Fort Augustus, holding monthly meetings on teh first Monday of the month at 2pm.

Glengarry Heritage Group just to the south of Loch Ness.

Inverness Museum - Open 6 days a week. Explore Scottish history and discover how the highlands are linked with the rest of the world. Have the opportunity to get face to face with a pine marten and scratch a badger's belly. Experience Highland contemporary art and crafts and unlock a medieval chest - or just have a cup of tea.

Am Baile Highland History and Culture - A major collection of photographs, videos, maps and much, much more.

The Highland Historic Environment Record - Contains information about tens of thousands of historic buildings, archaeological sites and finds dating from earliest prehistory through to the present day.

Highland Museum of Childhood - Slightly out or our immediate area at Strathpeffer, it is open April to October, 7 days a week, and well worth a visit.

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