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. ABCDEFGHIJKLM NOPRSTUVWXYZ
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From prehistory to the Aberdeenshire canal, you can explore the area's past at the Carnagie Inverurie Museum.
The Square,
Inverurie,
Grampian,
Scotland,
AB51 3SN
Museum of farming and rural life with group of stone, 18th century buildings restored to mid-19th century appearance. Flagstone roofs that are heather thatched and turfed. Exhibitions in the buildings.
Harray,
Orkney,
Highlands and Islands,
Scotland,
KW17 2LQ
Walk out over Loch Tay to investigate a crannog, an ancient loch dwelling. View underwater discoveries, try out ancient crafts yourself following demonstrations.
Kenmore,
Aberfeldy,
Tayside,
Scotland,
PH15 2HY
Scene of famous battle between Prince Charles Edward Stuart's forces and the English under Cumberland, in 1746. Original cottage - Leanach - which survived the battle, is restored and open. Visitor Centre has Jacobite exhibition and AV presentation. In summer there are living history presentations.
Inverness,
Highlands,
Highlands and Islands,
Scotland,
IV2 5EU
Not really a palace nor indeed even royal, this house was built between 1597 and 1611, by a prosperous merchant, and is an outstanding example of 17th century domestic architecture. Pine panelling with decorative painting, including more than 16 Biblical scenes. Dutch tiles, 17th and 18th century furniture. The north wing is a separate building dating from 1611. It has a stables, byre and hayloft on the ground floor. Apartments above are panelled and have ceiling and wall paintings. Culross is an historic village that was a royal burgh.
Culross,
Fife,
Scotland,
KY12 8JH
His most famous works included Holkham Hall, and the Horse Guards in WhitehallHis son in law, Capability Brown, became the leading landscape gardener in English history