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Museums in Scotland - (S-U)

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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Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum    Exhibits on Sanquhar knitting, mines and miners. High Street, Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, DG4 6BN Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Website: Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum Email: dumfriesmuseum@dumgal.gov.uk Phone: 01659 50186 Location map OS NS781 099 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Scottish Maritime Museum    Historic Scottish vessels. Gottries Road, Irvine, Ayrshire and Arran, Strathclyde, Scotland, KA12 8QE Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on A78 Website: Scottish Maritime Museum Phone: 01294 278 283 Fax: 01294 313 211 Location map OS NS313383 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Scottish Mining Museum    Tableaux depicting a day in a 19th century mining family's life. Tour down to the coalface. Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange, Lothian, Scotland, EH22 4QN Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on A7 Website: Scottish Mining Museum Email: enquiries@scottishminingmuseum.com Phone: 0131 663 7519 Fax: 0131-654 1618 Location map OS NT333636 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Shambellie House Museum of Costume    An outstation of the National Museums of Scotland. Baronial style Scottish house with a collection of the type of clothing worn in a small country house. New Abbey, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, DG2 8HQ Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on A710 Website: Shambellie House Museum of Costume Email: info@nms.ac.uk Phone: 0131 247 4030 Location map OS NX960666 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Shetland Croft House Museum    This croft house gives a picture of mid-19th century rural life. Boddam, Mainland, Shetland, Highlands and Islands, Scotland Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on A970, Lerwick to Jarlshof road Website: Shetland Croft House Museum Email: shetland.museums@sic.shetland.gov.uk OS HU399 145 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Shetland Museum    Important collection of Pictish silver ornaments and utensils from the 8th century. Exhibits on archaeology, maritime history, folk life. Hay's Dock, Lerwick, Mainland, Shetland, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, ZE1 0WP Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Website: Shetland Museum Email: info@shetlandmuseumandarchives.org.uk Phone: 01595 695 057 Fax: 01595 696 729 Location map OS HU472417 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Skye Museum of Island Life    The fascinating heritage of the Isle of Skye comes to life in this intriguing museum, housed in seven thatched croft houses. Exhibits range from Iron Age weapons, to items used by Bonnie Prince Charlie and Flora MacDonald. Kilmuir, Portree, Isle of Skye, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, IV51 9UE Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on A855, Trotternish Peninsula Website: Skye Museum of Island Life Email: info@skyemuseum.co.uk Phone: 01470 552 206 Location map OS NG398 717 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Smailholm Tower    A small rectangular 16th century tower house on a rocky outcrop with a view over the countryside. Inside is a model of the former residence depicting tower house life, a collection of costume figures and tapestries. Smailholm, Borders, Scotland Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: minor road off B6397 near Smailholm village, or off B6404, 6 m (10 km) NW Kelso Website: Smailholm Tower Phone: 01573 460 365 Historic Scotland OS NT638 346 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Smith Art Gallery and Museum    History of Stirling, collection of paintings and natural history exhibits. Dumbarton Road, Stirling, Central Scotland, Scotland, FK8 2RQ Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: beneath Stirling Castle, in the Kings Park Website: Smith Art Gallery and Museum Email: museum@smithartgallery.demon.co.uk Phone: 01786 471 917 Fax: 01786 449 523 Location map OS NS791 935 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Souter Johnnie's Cottage    Home of village shoemaker, John Davidson, known from Robert Burns' Tam o' Shanter. Restored alehouse, thatched cottage with period furniture, Burns' relics and shoemaker's workshop. Main Road, Kirksowald, Ayrshire and Arran, Strathclyde, Scotland, KA19 8HY Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Website: Souter Johnnie's Cottage Phone: 0844 4932 147 National Trust for Scotland Location map OS NS24 0076 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

St Vigeans Museum   When the parish church of St Vigeans, on the northern outskirts of Arbroath, was being remodelled, fragments of carved Pictish stones were found in the walls. These stones were gathered together, and with the addition of other stones found in the area, these now form the core of the collection at St Vigeans Museum. Kirkstone Cottages, St Vigeans, Tayside, Scotland, DD11 4RB Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Highlight: Superb collection of Pictish stones Heritage Rating:   ? Location: On the outskirts of Arbroath, off the A92. Small signed parking area off St Vigeans Brae. Contact Arbroath Abbey to arrange viewing the St Vigeans stones. Website: St Vigeans Museum Phone: 01241 878 756 Historic Scotland Location map OS NO638429 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Strathnaver Museum    Memorabilia of Clan Mackay, story of the clearances, crofting equipment. Clachan, Bettyhill, Highlands, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, KW14 7SS Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on A836 Website: Strathnaver Museum Phone: 01641 521 418 Location map OS NC707622 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Stromness Museum    Natural history and maritime museum includes displays on whaling, fishing, the Hudson Bay Company and the German Fleet in Scapa Flow. 52 Alfred Street, Stromness, Mainland, Orkney, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, KW16 3DF Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on A965 Phone: 01856 850 025 Location map OS HY252086 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Tankerness House Museum   16th century town mansion portrays life in Orkney from prehistoric times. Extensive displays on prehistoric sites and artifacts found locally, plus domestic life exhibits and a plethora of information on local culture and customs. A good rainy-day stop! Tankerness House, Broad Street Kirkwall, Mainland, Orkney, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, KW15 1DH Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: In the centre of Kirkwall, opposite the Cathedral. Park in free parking area near the harbour (signposted) and walk 3-5 minutes. Website: Tankerness House Museum Phone: 01856 873 191 Fax: 01856 871 560 Location map OS HY449109 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

The Pencil    This monument, which looks like a pencil, commemorates the defeat of a Viking fleet at this spot in 1263. Largs, Strathclyde, Scotland Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on Bowen Craig at the southern end of Largs, on A78 OS NS207 576 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Thirlestane Castle    Home of Earls and Duke of Lauderdale, the Maitland family. Original keep completed in 1590, extended in 1670's, matching wings added in 1840. Decorative plasterwork ceilings, grand balustraded staircase. Historic toy collection and museum of Border Country Life. Lauder, Borders, Scotland, TD2 6R Attraction Type: Historic House Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on A68 Website: Thirlestane Castle Email: admin@thirlestanecastle.co.uk Phone: 01578 722 430 Fax: 01578 722 761 Historic Houses Association Location map OS NT540473 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Thurso Heritage Museum    Two examples of Pictish stones, other memorabilia. Thurso, Highlands, Highlands and Islands, Scotland Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on A9 Phone: 01847 892 459 OS ND120 685 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Timespan    Museum, gallery, crafts shop, and riverside cafe and garden... all the ingredients for an interesting and informative afternoon out, in the centre of Helmsdale. Vikings, witches, historic murders, and craftsmen: find out about the history of Helmsdale and the surrounding area. The gallery showcases the work of international, national and local artists. Dunrobin Street, Helmsdale, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, KW8 6JX Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: In the centre of the town. Website: Timespan Email: enquiries@timespan.org.uk Phone: 01431 821 327 Fax: 01431 821 058 Location map OS ND029 153 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Tolbooth Museum    Museum of civic history in 17th century building. Displays in cells. Town House, Castle Street Aberdeen, Grampian, Scotland, AB10 1EL Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Website: Tolbooth Museum Email: info@aagm.co.uk Phone: 01224 523 666 Location map OS NJ943 062 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Trinity House Maritime Museum    Leith is the ancient port for Edinburgh, and has a long history of maritime trade. In the medieval period a charitable organisation called the Incorporation of Shipowners and Shipmasters was formed to look after retired or ill seamen and their familiies. In 1380 the Incorporation was granted the right to levy a toll, called prime gilt, on goods entering Leith. The Incorporation's established a hospital and administration centre at Trinity House, on Kirkgate, opposite the current South Leith church. 99 Kirkgate, Leith, Lothian, Scotland, EH6 6BJ Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: Opposite South Leith Parish Church, at the foot of Leith Walk. Parking on street or at the nearby shopping centre Website: Trinity House Maritime Museum Phone: 0131 554 3289 Historic Scotland Location map OS NT269760 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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