Museums in Scotland - (V-Z)

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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Verdant Works    A fully working jute mill of the last century. Guided tours and computer simulations. West Henderson's Wynd, Dundee, Tayside, Central Scotland, Scotland, DD1 5BT Attraction Type: Museum Location: on A90/92 Website: Verdant Works Email: admin@dundeeheritage.co.uk Phone: 01382 309 060 Fax: 01382 225 891 Location map OS NO394303 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Wallace Monument    19th century monument to William Wallace. Wallace rallied Scottish forces to fight the English in 1297, was knighted by Robert the Bruce, and proclaimed Guardian of Scotland in 1298. Edward I defeated him the same year. After going into hiding, he was betrayed, tried and hanged for treason. There are panoramic views from the top if you can manage the 242 stairs. AV presentation on Wallace and displays on Scottish heroes. Abbey Craig, Hillfoots Road, Causewayhead Stirling, Central Scotland, Scotland, FK9 5LF Attraction Type: Museum Location: 2 m (3 km) N Stirling, off A91 Website: Wallace Monument Email: info@nationalwallacemonument.com Phone: 01786 472 140 Fax: 01786 461 322 Location map OS NS806957 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Waterloo Monument    A prominently sited monument that commemorates Wellington's victory of 1815. Views over the countryside. The monument itself is not open to the public. Jedburgh, Borders, Scotland Attraction Type: Museum Location: 3 m (5 km) N Jedburgh by the A68, then B6400 OS NT653 263 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Weaver's Cottage    18th century handloom weaver's cottage house. Try your hand at weaving, spinning and pirn winding. Display of looms and weaving equipment, domestic and historical items. Video programme. The Cross, Kilbarchan, Strathclyde, Scotland, PA10 2JG Attraction Type: Museum Location: minor road off A737 at Kilbarchan Website: Weaver's Cottage Phone: 01505 705 588 National Trust for Scotland Location map OS NS401634 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

West Highland Museum    Displays include local industries, Caledonian Canal, Jacobite relics and Ben Nevis. Cameron Square, Fort William, Highlands, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, PH33 6AJ Attraction Type: Museum Location: beside the TIC, off A82 Website: West Highland Museum Phone: 01397 702 169 Fax: 01397 702 927 Location map OS NN102738 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Whithorn Museum    Site of the first Christian church in Scotland, founded by St Ninian in the 5th-century. Visitor's Centre and museum gives a history of the priory. Notable collection of early Christian crosses. The Latinus Stone, the earliest Christian memorial in Scotland, 450AD, is here. Whithorn Priory, 45-47 George Street Whithorn, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, DG8 8NS Attraction Type: Museum Location: off A746 Website: Whithorn Museum Email: enquiries@whithorn.com Phone: 01988 500 508 Fax: 01988 500 508 Historic Scotland Location map OS NX445403 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Wick Heritage Centre    Tableaux of the town's history and heritage. 70,000 photographs taken from 1863 to 1977 of Wick and area. 19 Bank Row, Wick, Highlands, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, KW1 5EY Attraction Type: Museum Location: on A99 Phone: 01955 605 393 Location map OS ND364506 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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