Highland Folk Museum reveals visitor numbers since coronavirus restrictions were lifted

Highland Folk Museum welcomed 12,257 visitors after opening again at the end of July, operators High Life Highland revealed today.

The outdoor visitor attraction at Newtonmore was one of the first to reopen when restrictions were lifted following the coronavirus lockdown.

The number of visitors on site at any one time was restricted initially and a booking system introduced for customers to support Trace and Protect.

Operations manager for High Life Highland, Lesley Junor said, “We have been really pleased with the support from customers this year, reopening was a major task having to rethink the way we approached everything, and our staff were fantastic in making sure we provided a Covid-secure environment for our visitors."

The museum closed on October 31 for the season and is planned to reopen on April 1, 2021 in time for Easter.

Ms Junor said: “The feedback from visitors has been excellent and our Highland Cows Lucky and Sprout have been a star attraction once again. It was very pleasing to see the museum being enjoyed by visitors again over the last 14 weeks and we look forward to welcoming everyone again in the new year."

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