Kilmartin House Museum generates just under half of its running costs via ticket sales and through the café and shop. This represents a substantial achievement for any museum, and especially so, given our rural location.

In 2003/04 the Museum was in danger of closure as its set-up grants tailed off. Following a public campaign, three-year funding arrangements were agreed with various public bodies. The Scottish Executive via the Scottish Museums Council, matched Argyll and Bute’s contribution in the 2005 to 2006 financial year. Given the international and national archaeological and historical significance of the site, we hope that the Scottish Executive funding will be continued in this, and future financial years.

Funders 2005 –06:

Argyll and Bute Council

Forestry Commission (funding for educational work)

Historic Scotland

Scottish Natural Heritage  

The Scottish Executive via Scottish Museums Council

Scottish Natural Heritage

Funders 06/07 and 07/08:

Argyll and Bute Council

Forestry Commission (funding for educational work)

Historic Scotland

Scottish Natural Heritage

Funders 08/09 and 09/10:  

Argyll and Bute Council

Historic Scotland

Our 'core' funding is still not sufficient for us to continue our work so we remain reliant on generous donations from the public.  If you would like to help have a look at our Support the Museum pages, or join the Friends of Kilmartin House Museum.