Guests from Friends of Loch Lomond, the National Trust for Scotland, Scottish Association of Visitor Attractions, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and local businesses attended the ceremony on Friday, December 5 before a stroll through the village to sample the Luss visitor experience first hand.

The Clan Museum is situated in Shore Cottage, the oldest cottage in Luss thought to date back to the 17th century, in the shadow of Luss Parish Church and overlooking Loch Lomond.

The centre is ‘a museum in miniature’ with exhibits designed to interest all age groups. The centre tells the intertwined history of Luss, the Colquhouns, and neighbouring clans.

James Pearson, Clan Historian and Curator, told the Advertiser: “It is hoped the centre will provide visitors with an insight into what makes Luss, Loch Lomond, and Scotland unique. It will also provide those with clan connections the opportunity to learn about their history.” Officially unveiling the museum, Sir Malcolm Colquhoun told the Advertiser: “The new museum will greatly add to the visitor attractions in what is surely one of the loveliest and most visited places in Scotland, and I welcome that. “The history of the clans and the history of Scotland are so closely intertwined as to be indistinguishable, and our aim is to increase visitors’ awareness of that and of its relevance, not just to the past but to the future as well.” A number of events, in addition to the Luss Highland Games, are proposed for 2015.

They will include a re-enactment and living history group depicting 17th century Highland raids on the Lennox in April, and the Moor and Loch Pony Show in the autumn.

The museum will be open during weekends over winter, although viewings can be arranged by calling 01436 860874. It will be open on a daily basis 10am–5pm during the summer months.