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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 Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on B730/744 near Prestwick Website: Bachelors' Club Phone: 0844 4932 146 National Trust for Scotland Location map OS NS432 272 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Banchory Museum    The life and times of Banchory's own J. Scott Skinner, composer and musician, are explored in this museum, along with exhibitions of tartans, Victoriana, and natural history. Bridge Street, Banchory, Grampian, Scotland, AB31 5SX Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Website: Banchory Museum Phone: 01330 823367 Location map OS NO6956095590 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Banff Museum    Displays on Banff silver, local geology, history and nature. High Street, Banff, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland, AB45 1AE Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on A97/A98. Closed at present due to staff shortages. Website: Banff Museum Phone: 01771 622 807 Location map OS NJ689 639 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Heritage Rating:   ? 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 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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, Scotland, DD8 4BX Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on A926 Website: Barrie's Birthplace Phone: 0844 4932 142 National Trust for Scotland Location map OS NO388 541 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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, Tayside, Scotland, DD7 7RJ Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on A930 Website: Barry Mill Phone: 0844 4932 140 National Trust for Scotland Location map OS NO534 349 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Biggar Gasworks Museum    This is the only coalfired gasworks left in Britain. Gas Works Road, Biggar, Strathclyde, Scotland Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Website: Biggar Gasworks Museum Phone: 01899 221 050 Historic Scotland OS NT038 376 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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, Scotland, PH1 5HR Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Website: Black Watch Regimental Museum Phone: 0131 310 8530 Location map OS NO114243 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Braemar Highland Heritage Centre    Displays and videos on the Braemar area, with a special mention of Highland culture and traditions, including the famous annual Highland Gathering. The Mews, Invercauld Road Braemar, Grampian, Scotland, AB35 5YL Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: at the TIC, off the A83 Email: bhhc@lochcarron.com Phone: 013397 41944 Fax: 013397 41944 Location map OS NO149914 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Brander Museum    Varied collections of local memorabilia, from the textile industry to communion tokens, and from archaeological finds to armour. The Square, Huntly, Grampian, Scotland, AB54 8AE Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Website: Brander Museum Phone: 01771 622 807 Location map OS NJ529303994 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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, Scotland, FK21 8XE Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on A827 Website: Breadalbane Folklore Centre Phone: 01567 820 254 Location map OS NN571325 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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. The museum is located directly across from the famous Old Course, and can easily be reached on foot from St Andrews town centre. Bruce Embankment, St Andrews, Fife, Fife, Scotland, KY16 9AB Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? 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 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Heritage Rating:   ? 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 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on A844 Website: Bute Museum Email: info@butemuseum.org Phone: 01700 505 067 Location map OS NS072 672 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on the northern outskirts of Lerwick Email: shetland.museum@zetnet.co.uk Phone: 01595 694 386 Location map OS HU463430 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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