Museums in Scotland - (H-L)

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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Halliwell’s House Museum    This simple museum, housed in a form,er ironmonger's shop, tells the story of historic burgh of Selkirk. Market Place, Selkirk, Borders, Scotland, TD7 4BL Attraction Type: Museum Location: on A7 Website: Halliwell’s House Museum Phone: 01750 20096 Fax: 01750 23282 Location map OS NT470 284 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Hamilton District Museum    A former coaching inn has local history collection, transport section, local industries, including lacemaking with sample laces. 129 Muir Street, Hamilton, Strathclyde, Scotland Attraction Type: Museum OS NS723 558 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Highland Folk Museum    Introduction to Highland life, clothing, tartans and musical instruments. Open-air section with black house, water mill and clack mill. Agricultural section showing tools and techniques, crafts and furniture. Demonstrations in the summer. Duke Street, Kingussie, Highlands, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, PH21 1JG Attraction Type: Museum Website: Highland Folk Museum Email: Maureen.robinson@highland.gov.uk Phone: 01540 673 551 Fax: 01540 673 693 Location map OS NH759006 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Hugh Miller’s Cottage    Hugh Miller, born here in 1802, was a stonemason, geologist, editor and writer. The cottage was built about 1700 by his great grandfather. Exhibition and video program on his life and work. Garden. Church Street, Cromarty, Highlands, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, IV11 8XA Attraction Type: Museum Location: on A832 Website: Hugh Miller’s Cottage Email: mgostwick@nts.org.uk Phone: 0844 4932 158 National Trust for Scotland Location map OS NH790 674 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Inveraray Jail    19th century jail. Life-like figures dressed in appropriate costumes, exhibitions. Church Square, Inveraray, Argyll and Bute, Strathclyde, Scotland, PA32 8TX Attraction Type: Museum Location: on A83 Website: Inveraray Jail Email: info@Inverarayjail.co.uk Phone: 01499 302 381 Fax: 01499 302 195 Location map OS NN097 084 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Inveraray Maritime Museum    1911 schooner, one of the world's last iron sailing ships, displays on maritime history of the area, Highlands Clearances and videos. Inveraray Pier, Inveraray, Argyll and Bute, Strathclyde, Scotland Attraction Type: Museum Location: on A83; the museum is on a floating rig Website: Inveraray Maritime Museum Email: thepier@inveraray.tv Phone: 01499 302 213 OS NN097 084 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Inverness Museum and Art Gallery    Displays on the heritage of the Highlands-way of life, local history, the Picts, the Caledonian Canal, and the silver producing centres. Castle Wynd, Inverness, Highlands , Highlands and Islands, Scotland, IV2 3EB Attraction Type: Museum Location: on A9/A82 Website: Inverness Museum and Art Gallery Email: contact@invernessmuseum.com Phone: 01463 237 114 Location map OS NH666 452 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Islay Museum of Life    History of the Island with thousands of items on display. Port Charlotte, Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, Strathclyde, Scotland, PA48 7UA Attraction Type: Museum Location: on A847 Website: Islay Museum of Life Email: imt@islaymuseum.freeserve.co.uk Phone: 01496 850 358 Fax: 01496 850 358 Location map OS NR253586 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

JD Fergusson Gallery    Paintings by JD Fergusson, one of the Scottish colourists. Marshall Place, Perth, Central Scotland, Scotland, PH2 8NU Attraction Type: Museum Website: JD Fergusson Gallery Email: jckinnear@pkc.gov.uk Phone: 01738 441944 Fax: 01738 621152 Location map OS NO121237 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum    This Georgian prison was considered one of the most modern in its time. Three prison blocks show life of the period. Castlegate, Jedburgh, Borders, Scotland, TD8 6QD Attraction Type: Museum Location: on A68 Website: Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum Email: museums@scotborders.gov.uk Phone: 01835 863 254 Fax: 01450 373 993 Location map OS NT646200 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Kilmartin House Museum    The Kilmartin area is incredibly rich in prehistoric and ancient monuments, and Kilmartin House is thus most suitably placed to house the Museum of Ancient Culture and visitor centre which offers the audio-visual experience "The Valley of Ghosts". Kimartin, Argyll and Bute, Strathclyde, Scotland, PA31 8RQ Attraction Type: Museum Location: on the A816 Website: Kilmartin House Museum Email: museum@kilmartin.org Phone: 01546 510 278 Fax: 01546 510 330 Location map OS NR835 995 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Kirbuster Museum   An unrestored traditional Orkney longhouse, dating to at least the 16th century. A stone bed, tradtional household furnishings, farm implements, and artefacts of daily life provide a fascinating glimpse of daily life in Orkney over the past centuries. A central hearth, burning peat, provides warmth for the longhouse, and there is a lovely Victorian garden outside. Recommended. Birsay, Kirbuster, Orkney, Highlands and Islands, Scotland Attraction Type: Museum Location: On a minor road at Kirbuster, just south of Birsay Website: Kirbuster Museum Phone: 01856 772268 Fax: 01856 871560 Orkney Museums and Heritage OS HY283254 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery    Small collection of paintings, exhibition on the district, display on local potteries, including handpainted Wemyss Ware, known for its bold flowers, fruit and birds. War Memorial Gardens, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Central Scotland, Scotland, KY1 1YG Attraction Type: Museum Location: on A921/A915/A955 off A92 Website: Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery Email: kirkcaldy.museum@fife.gov.uk Phone: 01592 583 213 Fax: 01592 412 870 Location map OS NT276 917 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Lighthouse Museum    Guided tours to the top of Kinnaird Head lighthouse, a converted 16th century castle. Museum contains a large collection of lighthouse equipment and a multi-media AV presentation. Kinnaird Head, Stevenson Road Fraserburgh, Grampian, Scotland, AB43 9DU Attraction Type: Museum Location: on the A90/A981 Website: Lighthouse Museum Phone: 01346 511 022 Fax: 01346 511 033 Location map OS NJ998674 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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