Days Out For The FamilyTarbat Discovery Centre
Tain
Independent museum in Scotland, United Kingdom
The experience
About this day out
The Tarbat Discovery Centre, on the grounds of the ancient church of St Colman in Portmahomack, displays works of art created in stone by the Picts more than 1,200 years ago, discovered during a 1990s archaeological dig. It also displays Pict and Early Medieval tools, artefacts and moulds used in the 8th century to create religious masterpieces such as chalices and reliquaries. It is a museum, learning and activity centre that preserves and promotes the heritage of the Tarbat peninsula.
When to go
Opening calendar
1 March – 31 March 2026: Monday – Saturday, 1 pm – 4 pm; 1 April – 31 October 2026: Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm, Sunday 1 pm – 4 pm; 1 November 2026 – 28 February 2027: by appointment only (contact the Centre to arrange a visit)
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Prices at a glance
- Admission
- Under 18 years and students: free; Concessions (65+; disabled visitors): £5.50; Adult: £7.00
Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.
Practical details
Facilities & accessibility
At a glance
- Accessibility
- The main entrance has step-free access via a gravel path; a lift provides access to all levels except the crypt, which is reached down a flight of narrow stairs; an accessible toilet is available on the ground level; assistance dogs are allowed inside the venue.
- Parking
- Car park on site, adjacent to the museum.
- Dogs
- Only assistance dogs are allowed inside the venue.
Getting there
Where you'll find it
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