Fochabers Folk Museum
- Aug 19
- 2 min read
Nestled in the heart of Moray, the Fochabers Folk Museum offers a captivating glimpse into everyday life in northeast Scotland during the 18th to 20th centuries. Opened in 1984, this charming museum showcases an eclectic collection of carriages, agricultural tools, vintage clothing, and domestic artifacts. Visitors can step back in time with a recreated 19th-century schoolroom honouring Alexander Milne, founder of Milne’s Free School, and explore the wartime legacy of RAF Dallachy through its dedicated exhibition
Highlights
Milne’s Schoolroom: A lovingly recreated 19th-century classroom celebrating Alexander Milne, founder of Milne’s Free School.
RAF Dallachy Exhibition: Explore wartime history with stories and artifacts from the WWII fighter station, including the tragic events of “Black Friday” in 1945.
Carriages & Gigs: View beautifully preserved horse-drawn vehicles and learn about rural transport in the northeast of Scotland.
Everyday Life Displays: Discover vintage clothing, domestic tools, agricultural machinery, and maps that paint a vivid picture of life from the 18th to 20th centuries.
Photo Archive: Over 500 personal photographs and memories of Fochabers residents, past and present.
Practical Information
Open : Thursday to Sunday, 1pm–4pm (seasonal)
Admission : Free entry, donations welcome
Tips for visitors
Grab the Leaflet: Pick up the “Stroll Around Fochabers” guide for a self-led walking tour of the village’s history.
Ideal for Families: The museum’s hands-on displays and storytelling make it a great stop for children and curious minds.
Allow Time to Browse: It’s a treasure trove—visitors often say they were surprised by how much there is to see.
Photography Welcome: Capture the vintage charm, but be respectful of signage and other guests.
Ferghas' Adventures
Ferghas trotted into Fochabers one sunny afternoon, his nose twitching with excitement. He’d heard whispers from the birds that a mysterious bell had vanished from the old Milne’s Schoolroom—and without it, the school’s magical time-clock couldn’t chime!
Inside the museum, Ferghas tiptoed past the carriages and peeked into the RAF Dallachy display. “No bell here,” he mooed softly. Then he spotted a dusty map with a glowing dot near the photo archive.
With a flick of his tail, Ferghas followed the glow and found a hidden drawer. Inside was a tiny brass bell wrapped in a tartan cloth. As he lifted it, the room shimmered—and suddenly, Ferghas was standing in the schoolroom, surrounded by ghostly children in old-fashioned clothes!
“Thank you, Ferghas!” they cheered. “Now we can finish our lessons and ring the bell once more!”
Ferghas gave a proud moo, placed the bell on the teacher’s desk, and watched as the time-clock ticked back to life. With a wink from the schoolmaster’s portrait, Ferghas was whisked back to the present, just in time for a scoop of Fochabers ice cream.
This museum was unexpected, so much to see and learn 🐮