13 September 2025 (10:00 - 13:00) It’s the dawn of a new era for the Falconer Museum in Forres! Founded in 1871 by Forres brothers, Alexander and Hugh Falconer, the museum is opening its doors to the public once again. A local group of individuals is set to establish a new operating body that will oversee running of the museum, with a gradual transition planned over the next 5 years. Come along to find out more about the upcoming plans, have a wander around the museum displays and chat with some of the volunteers. There will be lots of opportunities for volunteering going forward so if you live in Forres and this is something you are interested in; we will be collecting contact details on the day. Items in Falconer's archaeology and natural history collections are nationally and even internationally significant. In addition, Sir Hugh Falconer’s life and work as a surgeon, an archaeologist, palaeontologist and botanist is a rich one. As a correspondent of Charles Darwin, Falconer was at the forefront of evolutionary theory and was active in collecting and identifying diverse species, some of which are named after him.

Address
The Falconer Museum, Tolbooth Street, Forres, IV36 1PH