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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.
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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, Scotland, DD1 5BT Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on A90/92 Website: Verdant Works Email: admin@dundeeheritage.co.uk Phone: 01382 309 060 Fax: 01382 225 891 Location map OS NO394303 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Heritage Rating:   ? 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 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Heritage Rating:   ? Location: 3 m (5 km) N Jedburgh by the A68, then B6400 OS NT653 263 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Heritage Rating:   ? Location: minor road off A737 at Kilbarchan Website: Weaver's Cottage Phone: 01505 705 588 National Trust for Scotland Location map OS NS401634 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Heritage Rating:   ? Location: beside the TIC, off A82 Website: West Highland Museum Phone: 01397 702 169 Fax: 01397 702 927 Location map OS NN102738 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Whithorn Museum   Situated in the grounds of Whithorn Priory, the site of the first Christian church in Scotland, founded by St Ninian in the 5th century. The museum shows the history of the priory, but the main reason to visit is to see the wonderful collection of over 60 early Christian crosses, among them the Latinus Stone, the earliest Christian memorial in Scotland, dated to 450AD. Whithorn Priory, 45-47 George Street Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, DG8 8NS Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: Off the main street in Whithorn, off the A746 Website: Whithorn Museum Email: enquiries@whithorn.com Phone: 01988 500 508 Fax: 01988 500 508 Historic Scotland Location map - Photos of Whithorn Museum OS NX445403 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on A99 Website: Wick Heritage Centre Phone: 01955 605 393 Location map OS ND364506 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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