Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, Inverness (must see)

The Inverness Museum and Art Gallery is a contemporary gallery that features art, archaeology and natural history exhibits. The museum has been in continuous operation since 1881.

The first museum opened in 1881. It contained artwork that was created by Alexander Nasmyth, John Quinton Pringle and Tom Scott. It also featured a group of portraits that belonged to Prince Frederick Duleep Singh. These were primarily Stuart portraits, including one of Prince Charles Edward Stuart painted by Pompeo Batoni.

The current building was developed in 1963 to allow for more room for exhibits, learning and a museum cafe. The museum has samples of Scottish geology, Pictish stones, Jacobite memorabilia, Inverness silver and Highland weapons. The museum also has a vast photo archive and art gallery.

The museum is open throughout the year. Winter hours, from November to March, it is open from noon to 4 PM on Tuesday through Thursday and 11 AM to 4 PM on Friday and Saturday. The museum is open the remainder of the year from 10 AM to 12 PM on Tuesday through Saturday. Admission to the Inverness Museum and Art Gallery is free.