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Wikidata identifier:
Q23303982
Instance of:
museum; independent museum
Museum/collection status:
Accredited museum
Accreditation number:
100
Persistent shareable link for this record:
https://museumdata.uk/museums/q23303982/
Collection level records:
Yes, see

Collection-level records:

  • Collection history (Collection development policy)

    In May 1943, the contents of Cluny Castle, the hereditary home of the Chiefs of Clan Macpherson, was sold by public auction in Glasgow. Fortunately, many of the relics were purchased for the Clan by subscription from clan members and these were to form the basis of the collection for the Clan Museum, which was purchased in 1951 and opened the following year. The collection has since been added to over the years, largely by the world-wide membership of the Clan Macpherson Association.

    Source: Collection development policy

    Date: 2024

    Licence: CC BY-NC

  • Collection overview (Collection development policy)

    The Collection consists of relics and other exhibits demonstrating the history, culture and way of life of the Clans of the Scottish Highlands, and in particular but without prejudice to the foregoing, of relics and other exhibits pertaining to the Clan Macpherson worldwide. The collection consists of pictures, maps, weapons, costume, books, photographs and all other matters relating to the Clan Macpherson worldwide since its origin in the 12th century.

    Source: Collection development policy

    Date: 2024

    Licence: CC BY-NC

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