Museums & Galleries · Inverness
Tarbat Discovery Centre
📍 IV20 1YW
Photo: sylvia duckworth (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Pictish cross-slabs carved with geometric patterns and animals
- Early Medieval tools, artefacts and moulds from the 8th century
- Treasures found during a 1990s archaeological dig
- Museum is on the grounds of ancient St Colman's church
- Learning and activity centre for Tarbat peninsula heritage
Tarbat Discovery Centre sits within the grounds of the ancient church of St Colman in Portmahomack, and tells the story of Pictish life on the Tarbat peninsula through treasures uncovered in a 1990s archaeological dig. You'll see carved cross-slab fragments decorated with intricate geometric patterns, animals and figures, alongside 8th-century tools, artefacts and moulds once used to craft religious items in gold, silver, enamel and glass. It suits visitors interested in archaeology, early medieval history and Scotland's heritage, and schools and groups can arrange visits in advance. There's a car park on site, with opening hours varying seasonally. For a longer stay in the area, there are 14 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, and Fearn station is 7.2 miles away.
Practical details
- Open
- Monday–Saturday 10am–4pm, April to October
- Parking
- On-site car park available
- Booking
- Groups of 8 or more should book in advance
From the attraction's own website on 19 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ WiFi
- ✓ Parking
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🚆 Or come by train
Live trains to Fearn →Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page