Welcome to Auchindrain: Scotland’s Last Township
Step into the past at Auchindrain, the best-preserved example of a traditional Scottish township. Nestled in the heart of Argyll, this remarkable place offers an authentic glimpse into rural Highland life as it was lived for hundreds of years.
Thanks to the strength and spirit of our local community, Auchindrain has reopened its doors as a living testament to Scotland’s heritage. Your support made this possible, and your continued involvement ensures Auchindrain remains open for generations to come.
Preserving the Past, Together
From the people of Argyll who rallied to save their heritage, to descendants of Scots around the world who feel a connection to this land, Auchindrain exists because of you. As a charity-run museum, we depend on donations, memberships, and visits to keep this special place alive.
Come Visit, Learn, and Belong
Whether you’re exploring your Scottish roots, teaching your children about Highland history, or simply enjoying a day out in the beautiful west coast countryside, Auchindrain welcomes you.
This is more than just a museum — it’s a shared story. A story you’re part of.
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Your visit makes a difference. Your donation keeps history alive. Your voice helps our story reach others.
Our historic township
Unique, authentic, thought-provoking
Bail’ Ach’ an Droighinn, better known as Auchindrain Township, sits somewhere between modern Inverary and the Iron Age, a unique survival unchanged since the infamous Highland Clearances which saw thousands of Scots scattered worldwide.
Here, preserved lovingly, is Scotland’s real history. No tales here of castles and kings, this is Scotland’s past in all its raw intensity.
This is a site which has been home to subsistence farmers and crofters from as far back as the Iron Age and which is largely unchanged since the 17th Century- the last remaining Highland Township of its type anywhere in the world.
Go back in time and discover Scotland’s rural history at Auchindrain, the most complete and well-preserved example of a Scottish Highland farm township. Vividly imagine life in the old Highlands as you walk through the settlement and see how ordinary people lived and worked.
Step into the restored longhouses, see the objects of everyday life and learn about the past inhabitants. Explore the byres, stables and fields to understand how groups of families worked the land in common. Uncover a fascinating, long-vanished Scottish way of life deep in the hills of Argyll.
Auchindrain is six miles south of Inveraray, just 90 minutes from Glasgow and 45 minutes from Oban.
