The Clansman Centre

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Located in the heart of Fort Augustus over looking the Caledonian Canal swing bridge

Shop selling Celtic jewellery and crafts.
Turf-House museum – Living shows – how people lived – food they ate. Demonstrations of Clan weaponry. Dress up man and woman in old Highland dress, re-live the life of Highlanders pre Culloden 1746. Photographs and question and answer sessions.

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Open hours today: 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

Monday
10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday
10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday
10:30 am - 5:00 pm

December 9, 2023 5:39 pm local time

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The Clansman Centre

4.3

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Kathy Wetzel

15:20 14 Sep 22

The "show" put on at the Clansman Center is not to be missed. We were entertained by Anthony for 1.5 hours. We sat in a... reproduction of a Highland home from the 1500's while he regailed us with stories and information about how the highlanders lived. The highlight was showing how the original kilts were put together as he dressed 2 from the audience. Do not visit Ft. Augustus without going to this gem. Call ahead for show information.read more

Josie Caplehorne

21:26 11 Sep 22

Visited today after a recommendation and it was superb! The presenting clansman shared his knowledge, and gave us a... glance into clan history, with incredible knowledge and humour. Whilst audience participation isn’t obligatory I’d highly recommend getting involved, it’s a unique experience and really good fun.read more

M K

17:16 04 Aug 22

We did a clansman show today. The show was very elaborate and fun to watch. The man who gave the show was very kind and... was a fountain of knowledge. Got to learn a lot!We were with a small group, so everyone got the chance to dress up in Highland clothes. Definitely reccomend this shop and show!read more

Iain Russell-Jarvie

09:29 09 Jun 22

Fabulous insight into highland life in days gone by. Great story telling and show

Fiona Cowman

09:56 05 Sep 21

My family ended up with a private showing just 2 days ago. The show was an unexpected find and was just wonderful. Two... lovely brothers run the centre and Anthony does the theatre. He knows everything about the highland history and it was extremely interesting and entertaining. Would highly recommend and the ticket price of 6.50 is really great value. Do fit this in to your visit of Fort Augustus. Thank you David and Anthony for a rare treat.read more

Lorna Mckellican

23:40 04 Aug 21

Lovely choices ?

Sara Aylward-Brown

22:32 28 Jul 21

Nice staff and wonderful quality products.

kegrams .

11:08 05 Jan 20

Great shop , with great walking attire

Frank Cavanagh

18:25 22 Nov 19

A great place to visit lots of history to be learned and a good selection of goodies to buy

Ernest McClay

17:42 16 Nov 19

Excellent reenactment proformance held here of the Jacobite weapons and clothing

Arthur Murden

06:58 16 Sep 19

what a really lovely place the Clansman Centre is .but me and my wife need to return here some time we had been on a... boat trip on Loch Ness and I had been taking lots of photos and when we got back from the trip I just took one photo and my camera battery cut offso the next time I will see that my camera battery is full as I loved the outside of the Clansman Centre & the inside as well I got such a homely feeling been in hereread more

Sara García

23:06 13 Sep 19

It was pouring rain and the clerk said us to get out from his shop as we were dogs. We just wanted to see his gift shop... while we werewaiting for the boat.read more

rest from life

00:32 04 Sep 19

looks nice from the outside, but then it is just a small souvenier shop with a room next to, where u can watch a 30... min. film for 4 pounds.read more

lordmacadamia

21:28 31 Aug 19

Only went to the gift shop. A bit pricey, but nothing different from every other place around

Rose Smith

19:02 15 Aug 19

Very helpful staff. Well worth a visit.

Daniel Anklewicz

06:03 16 Jul 19

Great place to visit

Gavin Marshall

18:08 18 Jun 19

Nice beer and food

Sahil

07:46 30 May 19

I went to this many years ago where we were shown how the people in the Highlands lived, it was a fantastic experience.... This time we missed it but staff were kind enough to show us the exhibition place behind the curtain. We missed the show. Shame they aren't supported to run shows every day.read more

Alby Jam

05:51 28 May 19

Sometimes overlooked by tourists, this centre is worth a visit. In addition to the nice products and wares that are... sold, the centre passionately demonstrates and exhibits authentic highland tradition, history and relics. It provides a valuable insight into the local Scottish clans and their history, how they dressed and fought, and how they endured everyday life amongst themselves, between their foes, and against the elements.read more

Anthony Taylor

08:55 08 May 19

Great little gift shop selling a range of items including some hand made and Scottish items.I do have to comment about... the negative review by John McKenna. I was there at that time and it had nothing to do with how the lady was dressed. There were a a big group of Chinese tourists who were blocking one side of the doorway which is the only entrance to the building and this lady on the other. I couldn't get in! The staff member kindly asked the people to move to one side so it allowed access but this lady unfortunately had a chip on her shoulder and mouthed off at the young man and pushed her way out. The guys here have to put up with a lot of abuse from visitors whether they be Scots or foreign and its wrong. So giving them a 1 star because of this is in my opinion is unjustified.read more

Brian U

17:48 05 May 19

Reasonable range of gifts.

John McKenna

12:52 12 Oct 18

Rude and disrespectful. While at entrance doorway I was getting my husbands attention to let him know I was going in I... was told to move and get out due to health and safety reasons. Probably more due to the fact that I had just walked some of the Great Glen Way (for a charity)during storm Callum and wasn't looking my best. Waited a few moments and observed several well dressed tourists linger st the same point, none of who were asked to move. I am Scottish.read more

Lee Miller

17:02 21 Sep 18

Great place to visit. Informative skit also very funny. Well worth it!!

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