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The Highlands

Abertarff House

The oldest house in Inverness and important example of 16th-century domestic architecture

Things to do

Exhibition

Discover the hidden history of Inverness in the 1600s. This was a community in the centre of conflicts and occupation – find out what really happened on the streets of this northern town.

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Contact us at Abertarff@nts.org.uk to hire this unique space in the heart of Inverness. It’s perfect for bespoke boutique events.

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