The Tarbat Historic Trust, who owns the Tarbat Discovery Centre, is seeking new trustees. The Trust owns the old parish church of St Colman in Portmahomack, Scotland, which houses an outstanding museum that displays Pictish relics discovered during archaeological digs and honours the local community heritage. The Trust aims to advance, encourage, and promote the history of this significant archaeological site and to support Scotland’s heritage by providing a dynamic, educational, and appealing experience for visitors.
- short- and long-term planning
- operation of charitable or nonprofit organisations
- financial management
- leadership and collaborative decision making
- grants and grants management, fundraising, and income generation
- education and outreach
- property and buildings management
A leaking belfry. A decrepit exterior. We love the history and significance of St Colman’s Church that houses the Tarbat Discovery Centre, but it needs urgent repairs to maintain the building and the museum, both now and for future generations.The Wolfson Foundation has awarded a generous grant toward those repairs, but we need to raise £7,500 to complete them. All donations large and small are most welcome and can be made at the Discovery Centre, by post, and online at https://donate.stripe.com/7sIcNPftre8Oamk6oC.
Tarbat Discovery Centre
The Tarbat Discovery Centre is on the grounds of the ancient church of St. Colman, displaying works of art created in stone by the Picts more than 1,200 years ago.
These treasures, discovered during a 1990s archaeological dig, include fragments of majestic cross-slabs carved skilfully with elaborate geometric patterns, interwoven with magnificent animals and people. The Centre displays Pict and Early Medieval tools, artefacts and moulds used in the 8th century to create religious masterpieces, such as chalices and reliquaries in gold, silver, enamel and glass.
It is a museum, learning and activity centre that preserves and promotes the heritage of the Tarbat peninsula.
Opening Hours
1 November – 28 February
By appointment only. Please contact us to arrange a visit.
1 March – 31 March 2024
Monday – Saturday, 1 pm – 4 pm
1 April – 31 October 2024
Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm
Sunday, 1 pm – 4 pm
Admission
Under 18 years and students – FREE
Concessions (65+; disabled visitors) – £5.00
Adult – £6.50
Carer that accompanies a disabled visitor – free
Free admission for Members of the Tarbat Historic Trust.
Tarbat Discovery Centre
Tarbatness Road
Portmahomack
Tain
IV20 1YA
We have a car park on site.
Schools and Groups
Schools are welcome to visit at no cost and should fill out the booking form or call 01862 871 351 to arrange the visit
Groups of 8 people or more are welcome to visit but please let us know in advance by filling out the booking form or calling 01862 871 351 to arrange.
Music courtesy of Drone to Home.
Images, drone footage, and videography by
Émilie Atmane
Douglas Gordon
Miles Harrison
Thomas Keyes
Mairi MacPherson
Norman Strachan
And others present at the dig and throughout the Centre’s history
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A leaking belfry. A decrepit exterior. We love the history and significance of St Colman’s Church that houses the Tarbat Discovery Centre, but it needs urgent repairs to maintain the building and the museum, both now and for future generations.The Wolfson Foundation has awarded a generous grant toward those repairs, but we need to raise £7,500 to complete them. All donations large and small are most welcome and can be made at the Discovery Centre, by post, and online at https://donate.stripe.com/7sIcNPftre8Oamk6oC