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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.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W X Y Z
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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

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 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

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