Museums in Scotland - (B)

This list includes the homes of historic figures and buildings that portray a particular historical lifestyle. Both public and commercial museums are included in this list.
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Bachelors' Club    17th century thatched house where Robert Burns and his friends formed a debating club. Period furnishings. Sandgate Street, Tarbolton, Argyll and Bute, Strathclyde, Scotland, KA5 5RB Attraction Type: Museum Location: on B730/744 near Prestwick Website: Bachelors' Club Phone: 0844 4932 146 National Trust for Scotland Location map OS NS432 272 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Banff Museum    Displays on Banff silver, local geology, history and nature. High Street, Banff, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland, AB45 1AE Attraction Type: Museum Location: on A97/A98. Closed at present due to staff shortages. Website: Banff Museum Phone: 01771 622 807 Location map OS NJ689 639 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Bannockburn Heritage Centre    Situated at the site of the battle of Bannockburn when, in 1314, Robert the Bruce routed King Edward II's forces and won freedom for the Scots from English domination. AV presentation of the battle and exhibitions on the Kingdom of the Scots, Robert the Bruce and Scotland's struggle for independence. Statue of Robert the Bruce on the grounds. Glasgow Road, Stirling , Stirlingshire, Central Scotland, Scotland, FK7 0LJ Attraction Type: Museum Location: 2 m (3 km) S Stirling Website: Bannockburn Heritage Centre Phone: 0844 4932 139 Fax: 0844 4932 138 National Trust for Scotland Location map OS NS798 906 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Barrie's Birthplace    House where J.M. Barrie was born. Upper floors furnished. Adjacent house has an exhibition on Barrie and Peter Pan. 9 Brechin Road, Kirriemuir, Tayside, Central Scotland, Scotland, DD8 4BX Attraction Type: Museum Location: on A926 Website: Barrie's Birthplace Phone: 0844 4932 142 National Trust for Scotland Location map OS NO388 541 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Barry Mill    19th century water powered meal mill, rebuilt in 1814 due to a fire. Original machinery restored and working. Demonstrations. Barry, Carnoustie, Angus and Dundee, Central Scotland, Scotland, DD7 7RJ Attraction Type: Museum Location: on A930 Website: Barry Mill Phone: 0844 4932 140 National Trust for Scotland Location map OS NO534 349 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Biggar Gasworks Museum    This is the only coalfired gasworks left in Britain. Gas Works Road, Biggar, Strathclyde, Scotland Attraction Type: Museum Phone: 01899 221 050 Historic Scotland OS NT038 376 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Black House   A traditional Lewis thatched house with byre, barn and stackyard, complete and furnished. Visitor Centre. Arnol, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, HS2 9DB Attraction Type: Museum Location: on A858 Website: Black House Phone: 01851 710 395 Historic Scotland Location map OS NB310 492 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Black Watch Regimental Museum    This regiment had the task of bringing peace to the highlands in the early 18th century. The museum tells the history of the Black Watch Regiment, and includes battles, paintings, silver, and uniforms. Balhousie Castle, Hay Street Perth, Tayside, Central Scotland, Scotland, PH1 5HR Attraction Type: Museum Website: Black Watch Regimental Museum Phone: 0131 310 8530 Location map OS NO114243 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Braemar Highland Heritage Centre    Displays and videos on the area The Mews, Braemar, Grampian, Scotland, AB35 5YL Attraction Type: Museum Location: at the TIC, off A83 Email: bhhc@lochcarron.com Phone: 013397 41944 Fax: 013397 41944 Location map OS NO149914 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Breadalbane Folklore Centre    In an old mill overlooking the Falls of Dochart. Displays on local and clan history, St. Fillan's healing stones and Scottish folklore Killin, Tayside, Central Scotland, Scotland, FK21 8XE Attraction Type: Museum Location: on A827 Website: Breadalbane Folklore Centre Phone: 01567 820 254 Location map OS NN571325 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

British Golf Museum    A treasure trove for the golf fanatic. This museum, hosted at one of the most famous golf courses in the world, features AV displays, and a wealth of golf memorabilia. Bruce Embankment, St Andrews, Fife, Central Scotland, Scotland, KY16 9AB Attraction Type: Museum Location: on A915/917 opposite the clubhouse of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club Website: British Golf Museum Phone: 01334 460 046 Fax: 01334 460 046 Location map OS NO506171 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Brodick Heritage Museum    Early 20th century furnished cottage, blacksmith shop, exhibits on local archaeology and geology. Rosaburn, Brodick, Arran, Ayrshire and Arran, Strathclyde, Scotland, KA27 8DP Attraction Type: Museum Location: 1 ½ miles (2.4 km) n Brodick, on A841 Website: Brodick Heritage Museum Email: info@arranmuseum.co.uk Phone: 01770 302 636 Location map OS NS009367 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Burns House    The home where Burns spent the last years of his life contains relics, letters and manuscripts. Burns Street, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, DG12PS Attraction Type: Museum Phone: 01387 255 297 Location map OS NX974757 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Burns' Cottage    Thatched cottage set up as a museum to Robert Burns, who was born here in 1759. Murdoch's Lane, Alloway, Ayr, Ayrshire and Arran, Strathclyde, Scotland, KA7 4PQ Attraction Type: Museum Location: on A719, 2 m SW Ayr Website: Burns' Cottage Email: info@burnsheritagepark.com Phone: 01292 443 700 Fax: 01292 441 750 Location map OS NS332180 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Bute Museum    Collection covers archaeology, history and geology of the island. 7 Stuart Street, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, Argyll and Bute, Strathclyde, Scotland, PA20 0EP Attraction Type: Museum Location: on A844 Email: Ivor@butemuseum.fsnet.co.uk Phone: 01700 505 067 Location map OS NS072 672 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Böd of Gremista Museum    Birthplace in 1897 of Arthur Anderson, cofounder of the P & O Shipping Company. Now restored. Lerwick, Mainland, Shetland, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, ZE1 0PX Attraction Type: Museum Location: on the northern outskirts of Lerwick Website: Böd of Gremista Museum Email: shetland.museum@zetnet.co.uk Phone: 01595 694 386 Location map OS HU463430 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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