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1National Museum of Scotland
EdinburghThe National Museum of Scotland is housed in a Romanesque Revival building. The collection of the museum includes a wide variety of objects that are displayed on seven floors, including artifacts from the age of dinosaurs up to current technology and science. It takes visitors on a journey through t 2Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
GlasgowThe Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is a museum and art gallery in Glasgow, situated adjacent to Kelvingrove Park. The museum houses an impressive collection of arms and armour and a vast natural history collection. The art collection includes works by some Old Masters such as Rembrandt van Rijn, 3Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
EdinburghThe Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh lets visitors explore and tries to explain the world of plants by its wide collection of plants. 4Riverside Museum
GlasgowThe Riverside Museum (Glasgow Museum of Transport) is home to over 3,000 objects that detail Glasgow’s rich past from its days as maritime powerhouse to a glimpse into daily Glasgow life in the early to mid 20th Century. Amongst the objects on display are everything from skateboards to locomotives, 5Scottish National Gallery
EdinburghThe National Gallery of Scotland opened in 1859 and is housed in a neoclassical building designed by William Henry Playfair. The gallery houses a collection of both classical and modern art from various countries. The displays are organized according to countries and periods. Highlights of the perma 6Scottish National Portrait Gallery
EdinburghThe Scottish National Portrait Gallery is an art museum in Edinburgh housed in a red sandstone Gothic revival building that was built between 1885 and 1890, designed by Robert Rowand Anderson. The museum holds the national collections of portraits and the Scottish National Photography Collection. Th 7National War Museum Scotland
EdinburghThe National War Museum Scotland is dedicated to the 400 years of wars and battles. Visitors can see military equipment and weapons, but there are also uniforms, kilts, medals and silverware on display. Besides that, the museum features a special exhibition devoted to Highland soldiers who rebelled 8Burrell Collection
GlasgowThe Burrell Collection is a museum/art collection in Glasgow. The Burrell Collection consists of objects collected by Sir William Burrell, a wealthy Glaswegian shipping magnate. It includes an important collection of medieval art including stained glass and tapestries, oak furniture, medieval weapon 9Aberdeen Maritime Museum
AberdeenAberdeen Maritime Museum is a museum in Aberdeen. The museum features exhibits related to Land Transport, Science and Technology and Maritime. 10People's Palace and Winter Gardens
GlasgowThe People's Palace and Winter Gardens is a museum and glasshouse. When it was opened in 1898 it was intended to provide a cultural centre for the people. Now it tells the story of Glasgow and gives visitors an insight into how Glaswegians lived, worked and played in years gone by. 11Highland Folk Museum
NewtonmoreSpend a day - experience centuries. This award winning museum has recreated a thriving township from the 1700s with heather thatched roofs and open turf fires, a working croft with cattle, sheep,ducks and hens and an old tin school from the 1930s where the teacher rules. Costumed interpreters bring 12The Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery
GlasgowThe Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery is the oldest museum in Scotland. The museum features objects relating to William Hunter and his collections from Roman Scotland, geology (he Begg Collection of fossils donated by James Livingstone Begg), ethnography, ancient Egypt, scientific instruments (from L 13West Highland Museum
Fort WilliamWest Highland Museum is a museum in Fort William. The museum features exhibits related to Natural Sciences, Archives, Social History, Archaeology, Music, Fine Art, Weapons and War, Coins and Medals, Decorative and Applied Art and Costume and Textiles. 14The McManus : Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum
DundeeThe McManus : Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum is a museum in Dundee. The museum features exhibits related to Archaeology, Fine Art, Social History and Natural Sciences. 15The Tall Ship at Riverside
GlasgowThe Tall Ship at Riverside is a museum in Glasgow. The museum features exhibits related to Social History and Maritime. 16Museum of Edinburgh
EdinburghThe Museum of Edinburgh is housed in a historical building from the late 16th century and tells the story of the city's history, guiding visitors through Edinburgh's past to reveal its origins and legends. Among all the objects in its collection is a copy of the National Covenant, an artifact from 17Oban War and Peace Museum
ObanOban War and Peace Museum is a museum in Oban. The museum features exhibits related to Social History. 18Summerlee Museum Of Scottish Industrial Life
CoatbridgeSummerlee Museum Of Scottish Industrial Life is a museum in Glasgow. The museum features exhibits related to: industry, fine art, science and technology, land transport, archives, coins and medals, personalities, decorative and applied art, archaeology and social history. 19Dumfries House
CumnockDumfries House is set in 2,000 acres of land. This estate and 18th-Century stately house features a collection of original furniture. 20Callendar House
FalkirkCallendar House is a museum in Falkirk. The museum features exhibits related to: decorative and applied art, social history, archives and fine art. 21Shetland Museum
LerwickShetland Museum is a museum in Lerwick. The museum features exhibits related to: law and order, trade and commerce, land transport, social history, coins and medals, weapons and war, costume and textiles, agriculture, personalities, science and technology, music, decorative and applied art, archives 22Dunkeld Cathedral Chapter House Museum
DunkeldDunkeld Cathedral Chapter House Museum is a museum in Dunkeld. The museum features exhibits related to Archives, Social History and Personalities. 23The Museum on the Mound
EdinburghThe Museum on the Mound exhibits treasures from the HBOS collections. Located in the historic Bank of Scotland Head Office, the museum takes a look at the story of money which features art & design, technology, crime, trade and security. 24Dean Castle
KilmarnockDean Castle is a museum in Kilmarnock. The museum features exhibits related to: personalities, music, decorative and applied art, fine art, science and technology, weapons and war, archaeology, archives, costume and textiles, social history and world cultures. 25The Highlanders’ Museum
ArdersierThe Highlanders’ Museum is a museum in Nr Ardersier. The museum features exhibits related to: fine art, decorative and applied art, costume and textiles, music, weapons and war, archives and coins and medals. 26Broughty Castle Museum
DundeeBroughty Castle Museum is a museum in Dundee. The museum features exhibits related to Natural Sciences, Social History, Maritime, Weapons and War and Personalities. 27Aberdeen Art Gallery
AberdeenAberdeen Art Gallery is a museum in Aberdeen. The museum features exhibits related to Coins and Medals, Decorative and Applied Art, Social History, Fine Art, Personalities, Archaeology, Science and Technology and Costume and Textiles. 28Inverness Museum and Art Gallery - High Life Highland
InvernessInverness Museum and Art Gallery - High Life Highland is a museum in Inverness. The museum features exhibits related to: science and technology, fine art, music, social history, archaeology, personalities, coins and medals, weapons and war, costume and textiles, archives, land transport, natural sci 29Mary Queen of Scots' House and Visitor Centre
JedburghMary Queen of Scots' House and Visitor Centre is a museum in Jedburgh. The museum features exhibits related to: archives, personalities, costume and textiles, archaeology, decorative and applied art, weapons and war, coins and medals and fine art. 30Scotland Street School Museum
GlasgowScotland Street School Museum is a museum in Glasgow was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh between 1903-1906. The museum tells the story of 100 years of education in Scotland, from the late 19th century to the late 20th century. 31Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum
JedburghJedburgh Castle Jail and Museum is a museum in Jedburgh. The museum features exhibits related to Science and Technology, Archaeology, Medicine, Social History, Natural Sciences, Costume and Textiles, Personalities, Fine Art, Coins and Medals, Land Transport, Weapons and War, Decorative and Applied A 32Orkney Museum
KirkwallThe Orkney Museum tells the story of Orkney, from the Stone Age, to the Picts and Vikings, right through to the present day. There is a large collection of old photos and activities to amuse younger visitors. The Museum’s collection is of international importance and it has a changing temporary exhi 33Peoples' Story Museum
EdinburghThe Peoples' Story Museum is a museum in Edinburgh that aims to cover the ordinary lives of Edinburgh's common folk. 34Glasgow Police Museum
GlasgowThe Glasgow Police Museum is the museum of Britain’s first police force, from 1800 to 1975. Founded under the Glasgow Police Act of 1800. The exhibits in the Glasgow Police Historical Exhibition provide a historical insight into the people, events and other factors which contributed to the found 35Provand's Lordship
GlasgowThe Provand's Lordship of Glasgow is a medieval historic house museum. It is the oldest remaining house in Glasgow, built in 1471. The house is furnished with a collection of seventeenth-century Scottish furniture donated by Sir William Burrell and the museum features exhibits related to: decorative 36Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
DunfermlineAndrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum is a museum in Dunfermline. The museum features exhibits related to Social History. 37Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
EdinburghThe Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is a museum in Edinburgh. It houses the collection of modern and contemporary art dating from about 1900 to the present with over 6000 paintings, sculptures, installations, video work, prints and drawings. The museum is situated in two buildings that face 38Knockando Woolmill
AberlourSet deep in the Spey Valley, Knockando Woolmill is a district mill, serving the needs of the local community and processing wool into yarn and woven cloth on historic machinery and looms, in continuos production for over 200 years. The Knockando Woolmill Trust was formed in 2000 to save the mill, wi 39Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura
DumfriesDumfries Museum and Camera Obscura is a museum in Dumfries. The museum features exhibits related to Coins and Medals, Medicine, Industry, Natural Sciences, Decorative and Applied Art, Weapons and War, Maritime, Social History, Land Transport, Religion, Costume and Textiles, Science and Technology, L 40Museum of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
StirlingMuseum of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders is a museum in Stirling. The museum features exhibits related to Archives, Personalities, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Coins and Medals and Costume and Textiles. 41Mull Museum
TobermoryMull Museum is a museum in Tobermory. The museum features exhibits related to Archives, Archaeology, Weapons and War, Social History and Maritime. 42St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art
GlasgowSt. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art is a museum in Glasgow that opened in 1993. The museum building emulates a medieval style. The museum features exhibits related to: all the world's major religions and includes a Zen garden and a sculpture showing Islamic calligraphy. 43The Museum of the University of St Andrews (MUSA)
Saint AndrewsThe Museum of the University of St Andrews (MUSA) is a museum in St Andrews. The museum features exhibits related to: science and technology. 44Writers' Museum
EdinburghThe Writers' Museum is a literary museum that is devoted to three Scottish writers. Once collection is dedicated to Robert Burns, a Scottish national poet and lyricist. Another collection focuses on Robert Louis Stevenson, a poet and novelist, the author of Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. And 45Perth Museum and Art Gallery
PerthPerth Museum and Art Gallery is a museum in Perth. The museum features exhibits related to Fine Art, Music, Archaeology, Coins and Medals, Social History, Archives, Weapons and War, Decorative and Applied Art, Land Transport, Natural Sciences, Science and Technology, World Cultures and Costume and T 46Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum
StirlingStirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum is a museum in Stirling. The museum features exhibits related to: trade and commerce, costume and textiles, literature, land transport, agriculture, natural sciences, industry, decorative and applied art, religion, toys and hobbies, personalities, science and te 47John Muir's Birthplace
DunbarJohn Muir's life and work has inspired people all over the world. Discover how the boy borm in this house became one of the driving forces behind the global conservation movement. Our absorbing hands-on interpretation centre will take you on a journey through john Muir's life as a pioneering conse 48Kirkcaldy Galleries
KirkcaldyKirkcaldy Galleries is a museum in Kirkcaldy. The museum features exhibits related to: social history, land transport, medicine, archives, coins and medals, fine art, science and technology, maritime, archaeology, decorative and applied art, personalities and costume and textiles. 49Low Parks Museum
HamiltonLow Parks Museum is a museum in Hamilton. The museum features exhibits related to: world cultures, archaeology, weapons and war, decorative and applied art, land transport, archives, social history, personalities, natural sciences, costume and textiles, fine art and science and technology. 50Arbroath Signal Tower Museum
ArbroathArbroath Signal Tower Museum is a museum in Arbroath. The museum features exhibits related to Maritime, Decorative and Applied Art, Social History, World Cultures, Costume and Textiles, Natural Sciences, Science and Technology, Personalities, Coins and Medals, Land Transport and Archives. Key themes 51Tolbooth Museum
StonehavenVisit Stonehaven's oldest building - the Earl Marischal's 16th - century storehouse which served as the County Tolbooth of Kincardineshire from 1600-1767 to discover why Episcopal priests were imprisoned here in 1748, Stonehaven's links with the sea, and local bygones. Tolbooth Museum features exhib 52Clan Macpherson Museum
NewtonmoreClan Macpherson Museum is a museum in Newtonmore. The museum features exhibits related to Fine Art, Decorative and Applied Art, Weapons and War, Archives and Social History. 53Abbot House Heritage Centre
DunfermlineAbbot House Heritage Centre is a museum in Dunfermline. The museum features exhibits related to Religion, Medicine, Personalities, Archives, Science and Technology, Archaeology, Decorative and Applied Art and Social History. 54St Abb's Head Nature Centre
Eyemouth 55Stewartry Museum
KirkcudbrightStewartry Museum is a museum in Kirkcudbright. The museum features exhibits related to Personalities, Science and Technology, Decorative and Applied Art, Natural Sciences, Music, Archaeology, Costume and Textiles, Fine Art, Weapons and War, Coins and Medals, Social History, Land Transport, Archives, 56Hawick Museum and the Scott Art Gallery
HawickHawick Museum and the Scott Art Gallery is a museum in Hawick. The museum features exhibits related to Weapons and War, Science and Technology, World Cultures, Fine Art, Natural Sciences, Personalities, Land Transport, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Coins and Medals, Archaeology, 57Mills Observatory
DundeeMills Observatory is a museum in Dundee. The museum features exhibits related to Science and Technology and Personalities. 58The Watt Institution
GreenockMclean Museum and Art Gallery is a museum in Greenock and part of The Watt Institution. The museum features exhibits related to Social History, Archaeology, Personalities, Natural Sciences, Science and Technology, Maritime, Fine Art, World Cultures, Decorative and Applied Art, Archives, Land Transpo 59Provost Skene's House
AberdeenProvost Skene's House is a museum in Aberdeen. The museum features exhibits related to: personalities, decorative and applied art, archaeology, social history and costume and textiles. 60The Pineapple
FalkirkThis bizarre structure, in the shape of a pineapple, was built in 1761 as a garden retreat. The policies are now an oasis for wildlife. 61Timespan Heritage Centre and Art Gallery
HelmsdaleTimespan Heritage Centre and Art Gallery is a museum in Helmsdale. The museum features exhibits related to: social history, archaeology, science and technology and natural sciences. 62Shetland Crofthouse Museum
DunrossnessShetland Crofthouse Museum is a museum in Dunrossness. The museum features exhibits related to: social history and decorative and applied art. 63Glenfinnan Station Museum
GlenfinnanGlenfinnan Station Museum is a museum in Fort William. The museum features exhibits related to Land Transport, Archives and Social History. 64Dunblane Museum
DunblaneDunblane Museum is a museum in Dunblane. The museum features exhibits related to Archives, Fine Art, Archaeology, Coins and Medals, Personalities, Decorative and Applied Art and Social History. 65Elgin Museum
ElginElgin Museum is a museum in Elgin. The museum features exhibits related to Maritime, World Cultures, Coins and Medals, Natural Sciences, Weapons and War, Land Transport, Trade and Commerce, Archaeology, Personalities, Decorative and Applied Art, Archives, Social History, Science and Technology, Reli 66Savings Banks Museum
RuthwellSavings Banks Museum is a museum in . The museum features exhibits related to Social History, Archives, Archaeology, Coins and Medals and Religion. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include Coins, banknotes and savings banks, Bank memorabilia and Rev Henry Duncan. 67Stranraer Museum
StranraerStranraer Museum is a museum in Stranraer. The museum features exhibits related to Archaeology, Decorative and Applied Art, Weapons and War, Natural Sciences, Maritime, Archives, Social History, Land Transport, Science and Technology, Fine Art, Costume and Textiles, Coins and Medals and Personalitie 68The Fergusson Gallery
PerthThe Fergusson Gallery is a museum in Perth. The museum features exhibits related to: personalities, fine art and archives. 69Prestongrange Museum
PrestonpansPrestongrange is a site of major importance in the story of Scotland’s Industrial Revolution. Visitors can discover the story of the harbour, glass works, pottery, colliery and brickworks. The Prestongrange Museum features exhibits related to: science and technology, agriculture, archaeology, coins 70Fossil Grove
GlasgowFossil Grove is a museum in Glasgow. The museum features exhibits related to: natural sciences. 71Groam House Museum
RosemarkieGroam House Museum is a museum in Rosemarkie. The museum features exhibits related to Social History, Archaeology, Decorative and Applied Art and Archives. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include The George Bain Collection. 72Kirbuster Museum
BirsayKirbuster Museum is the last un-restored example of a traditional ‘firehoose’ in Northern Europe. The house has a central hearth, complete with peat fire, and a stone neuk bed reminiscent of the Neolithic interiors that can be seen at sites such as Skara Brae, Orkney. The site also has an Edwardian 73Castle of St John
StranraerCastle of St John is a museum in Stranraer. The museum features exhibits related to Law and Order. 74Montrose Museum and Art Gallery
MontroseMontrose Museum and Art Gallery features exhibits related to Religion, Social History, Archaeology, Music, Coins and Medals, Maritime, Trade and Commerce, Weapons and War, Decorative and Applied Art, Law and Order, Natural Sciences, Costume and Textiles, Personalities, Fine Art, Land Transport, Scie 75Cromarty Courthouse Museum
CromartyCromarty Courthouse Museum is a museum in Cromarty. The museum features exhibits related to Maritime, Coins and Medals, Trade and Commerce, Industry, Archives and Social History. 76Glasgow Museums Resource Centre
GlasgowThe Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (GMRC) is the store for the museums' collections when they are not on display at their venues. The main collections stored at the Glasgow Museums Resource Centre are Art and Painting, Arms and Armour, Natural History, Technology and World Cultures. 77Meffan Museum and Art Gallery
ForfarMeffan Museum and Art Gallery is a museum in Forfar. The museum features exhibits related to: land transport, archaeology, decorative and applied art, fine art, personalities, social history, science and technology, costume and textiles and coins and medals. 78Fife Folk Museum
CeresFife Folk Museum is located in the village of Cers near Cupar in North East Fife. The museum features exhibits related to Everyday Rural Life, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Medicine, Social History and Land Transport. It has a Tearoom and a Garden. 79Tangwick Haa Museum
EshanessTangwick Haa Museum is a museum in Eshaness. The museum features exhibits related to Social History. 80Corrigall Farm Museum
HarrayCorrigall Farm Museum is a traditional ‘but and ben’ laid out as a typical Orkney farmhouse and steading in Victorian/late 19th century period. The site has a working barn, grain kiln, horse-drawn machinery and livestock, making an interesting visit for children and adults. A traditional peat fire h 81Calanais Visitor Centre
CallanishCalanais Visitor Centre is a museum in Isle of Lewis. The museum features exhibits related to: archaeology. 82Annet House Museum and Garden
LinlithgowLocal History Museum and Garden. 83Aberdeen University, Zoology Museum
AberdeenAberdeen University, Zoology Museum is a museum in Aberdeen. The museum features exhibits related to Natural Sciences. 84The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum
EdinburghThe Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum is a museum in Edinburgh. The museum features exhibits related to: social history, costume and textiles and weapons and war. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include: objects used by the scots greys at the battle of waterloo, eagle and standard of t 85Halliwell's House Museum
SelkirkHalliwell's House Museum is a museum in Selkirk. The museum features exhibits related to: social history, archaeology, fine art and coins and medals. 86Rozelle House Galleries
AyrRozelle House Galleries is a museum in Ayr. The museum features exhibits related to Social History, Costume and Textiles, Weapons and War, Archives, World Cultures, Natural Sciences, Medicine, Personalities, Archaeology, Coins and Medals, Fine Art and Decorative and Applied Art. Key themes, people a 87Royal Scots Regimental Museum
EdinburghRoyal Scots Regimental Museum is a museum in Edinburgh that tells the story of the Regiment in chronological order on pictorial wall panels supported by maps, display cases, tableaux and dioramas. Its medal collection is partly on display. Besides this, the museum features weapons, pictures, collect 88St Ronan's Wells Interpretation Centre
InnerleithenSt Ronan's Wells Interpretation Centre is a museum in Peebles. The museum features exhibits related to: archives, social history, costume and textiles, decorative and applied art, science and technology and personalities. 89Bachelors' Club
TarboltonBachelors' Club is a museum in Tarbolton. The museum features exhibits related to: personalities. 90Borders Textile Towerhouse
HawickBorders Textile Towerhouse is a museum in Hawick. The museum features exhibits related to: fine art, weapons and war, natural sciences, social history, science and technology, archaeology, decorative and applied art, archives, costume and textiles and personalities. 91Kirriemuir Gateway to the Glens Museum
KirriemuirKirriemuir Gateway to the Glens Museum is a museum in Kirriemuir. The museum features exhibits related to Archaeology and Social History. 92Sir Walter Scott's Courtroom
SelkirkSir Walter Scott's Courtroom is a museum in Selkirk. The museum features exhibits related to: personalities, archives, social history and fine art. 93Glenesk Folk Museum
GleneskGlenesk Folk Museum is an independent museum set in the midst of Glenesk, one of the five Angus Glens. Opened in 1955 by its creator and original curator, local schoolteacher Greta Michie, the museum existed in a building called The Retreat. This was built for Captain Wemyss in the 1840s as a huntin 94Old Haa
YellOld Haa Museum is a museum in Burravoe, Yell. The museum features exhibits related to: archives, archaeology, music, social history, fine art, maritime, decorative and applied art, land transport and personalities. 95Falconer Museum
ForresEstablished in Victorian era by the Falconer family to offer the town of Forres a museum and library facility. The exhibitions focus on the local community and surrounding inhabitants. Falconer Museum features exhibits related to: archaeology, medicine, industry, land transport, world cultures, cost 96Kinneil Museum
Bo'nessKinneil Museum is a museum in Bo'ness. The museum features exhibits related to Archaeology, Science and Technology, Social History, Decorative and Applied Art and Archives. 97Mallaig Heritage Centre
MallaigMallaig Heritage Centre is a museum in Mallaig. The museum features exhibits related to Agriculture, Maritime, Archives, Personalities, Social History, Film and Media, Fine Art, Religion, Land Transport and Photography. 98St Andrews Museum
Saint AndrewsSt Andrews Museum is a museum in St Andrews. The museum features exhibits related to: personalities, social history, weapons and war, music, archives, archaeology, coins and medals and science and technology. 99Clydebank Museum and Art Gallery
ClydebankClydebank Museum and Art Gallery is a museum in Clydebank. The museum features exhibits related to: social history, fine art, archives and science and technology. 100Dingwall Museum
DingwallDingwall Museum is a museum in Dingwall. The museum features exhibits related to Costume and Textiles, Archives, Social History, Weapons and War, Archaeology and Science and Technology. 101Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum
SanquharSanquhar Tolbooth Museum is a museum in Sanquhar. The museum features exhibits related to Personalities, Coins and Medals, Decorative and Applied Art, Industry, Fine Art, Science and Technology, Social History, Costume and Textiles, Literature, Archaeology, Agriculture and Natural Sciences. Key them 102Colzium House
KilsythColzium House is a museum in Kilsyth. The museum features exhibits related to: fine art, weapons and war, costume and textiles, world cultures, natural sciences, archaeology, decorative and applied art, social history, archives and coins and medals. 103Old Gala House Museum
GalashielsOld Gala House Museum is a museum in Galashiels. The museum features exhibits related to Archives, Social History, Archaeology, Fine Art and Personalities. 104Douglas Heritage Museum
DouglasDouglas Heritage Museum is a museum in Douglas. The museum features exhibits related to Archives, Weapons and War and Social History. 105Killiecrankie Visitor Centre
Killiecrankie 106Musselburgh Museum
MusselburghMusselburgh Museum is a fascinating visit for all ages. Discover the long and remarkable history of the Honest Toun through the changing displays and exhibitions, and have fun with the activities for children and families. Musselburgh Museum is operated on behalf of the Council by Musselburgh Muse 107Bell Pettigrew Museum
Saint AndrewsBell Pettigrew Museum is a museum in St Andrews. The museum features exhibits related to: natural sciences. 108Water of Leith Visitor Centre
EdinburghWater of Leith Visitor Centre is a museum in Edinburgh. The museum features exhibits related to: inland waterways and natural sciences. 109Fairfield Heritage Centre
GlasgowFairfield Heritage is a community museum dedicated to telling the story of Govan’s outstanding role in world shipbuilding. Please come and visit us and enjoy the very building that was once the headquarters of the greatest shipbuilding enterprise in the world, the Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineeri 110Renfrew Community Museum
PaisleyRenfrew Community Museum is a museum in Paisley. The museum features exhibits related to Social History. 111West Kilbride Museum
West KilbrideWest Kilbride Museum is a museum in West Kilbride. The museum features exhibits related to Archives, Personalities, Costume and Textiles, Science and Technology, Social History, Natural Sciences, Land Transport and Archaeology. 112Reid Concert Hall Museum of Instruments
EdinburghReid Concert Hall Museum of Instruments is a museum in Edinburgh. The museum features exhibits related to: music. 113Brechin Town House Museum
BrechinBrechin Town House Museum is a museum in Brechin. The museum features exhibits related to Personalities, Social History, Archaeology, Decorative and Applied Art, Costume and Textiles, Archives, Fine Art, Coins and Medals, Weapons and War and Science and Technology. 114Souter Johnnie's Cottage
Kirkoswald 115Anatomical museum
EdinburghAnatomical museum is a museum in Edinburgh which holds a collection of around 12,000 objects and specimens that tell the story of 300 years of anatomical teaching at the University of Edinburgh. The collection is partly related to pathology, anatomy and zoology with anatomical teaching models, human 116Banchory Museum
BanchoryBanchory Museum is a museum in Banchory. The museum features exhibits related to Fine Art, Decorative and Applied Art, Costume and Textiles, Music, Social History, Natural Sciences and Personalities. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include J. Scott Skinner, the 'Strathspey King', Royal 117Menstrie Castle
MenstrieMenstrie Castle is a three-storey castellated house that was home to a branch of the Clan MacAlister and was the birthplace of Sir William Alexander, later 1st Earl of Stirling. The property is over 400 years old. Fell into steady decline from the middle of the 18th century Now provides housing acc 118King's Museum
Aberdeen 119Clan Donnachaidh Museum
PitlochryClan Donnachaidh Museum is a museum in Pitlochry. The museum features exhibits related to: coins and medals, social history, archaeology, maritime, archives, fine art, decorative and applied art, music, weapons and war, personalities, natural sciences, medicine and costume and textiles. 120Campbeltown Museum
CampbeltownCampbeltown Museum is a museum in Campbeltown. The museum features exhibits related to Maritime, Social History, Fine Art, Archaeology, Science and Technology and Coins and Medals. 121Museum of the Cumbraes
MillportMuseum of the Cumbraes is a museum in Isle of Cumbrae. The museum features exhibits related to Personalities, Fine Art, Social History, Natural Sciences, World Cultures, Archives, Costume and Textiles, Archaeology, Weapons and War and Decorative and Applied Art. 122North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
Motherwell 123Skelmorlie ROC Post
SkelmorlieSkelmorlie ROC Post is a museum in . The museum features exhibits related to: weapons and war. 124Motoring Heritage Centre
AlexandriaMotoring Heritage Centre is situated in Alexandria. There are two cars on display in the reception hall of the building. 125Bayanne House
YellBayanne House is a museum in Yell. The museum features exhibits related to Decorative and Applied Art, Archaeology and Social History. 126Torridon Countryside Centre
TorridonThe estate takes in Liathach, 1,054m (3,456ft) and Beinn Alligin, 985m (3,230ft), composed mainly of Torridonian sandstone dating back 750 million years. Renowned for its geology and nature and Highland scenery. 127Aberdeenshire Farming Museum
MintlawCountry park location with children's play area and walks. Relive the story of the farming past in the surroundings of Aden Country Park. Guided tours and costume guides. Miniature horse-drawn carts and barrow models. Aberdeenshire Farming Museum features exhibits related to: agriculture and social 128GoMA
GlasgowGoMA is a museum in Glasgow. The museum features exhibits related to: photography, film and media, fine art and performing arts.- 129
Dalbeattie Museum
DalbeattieDalbeattie Museum is a museum in Dalbeattie. The museum features exhibits related to Natural Sciences, Archives, Weapons and War, Medicine, Land Transport, Social History, Costume and Textiles and Fine Art. - 130
Old Bridge House Museum
DumfriesOld Bridge House Museum is a museum in Dumfries. The museum features exhibits related to Fine Art, Decorative and Applied Art, Toys and Hobbies, Costume and Textiles, Medicine and Social History. - 131
Salmon Bothy
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St Andrews Preservation Trust Museum
Saint AndrewsSt Andrews Preservation Trust Museum is a museum in St Andrews. The museum features exhibits related to: fine art, decorative and applied art, music, weapons and war, costume and textiles, medicine, coins and medals, maritime, archaeology, land transport, science and technology, archives, social his - 133
Museum nan Eilean
Stornoway - 134
Coldstream Museum
ColdstreamColdstream Museum is a museum in Coldstream. The museum features exhibits related to Social History, Archaeology, Weapons and War, Archives and Fine Art. - 135
Sma' Shot Cottages
PaisleyThe Sma' Shot Cottage complex is unique in Scotland, providing visitors with the opportunity to see two distinct periods in Paisley's weaving history. From Shuttle Street you will enter the Weaver's Cottage and be transported back in time by nearly 250 years. After Experiencing life in the late 17 - 136
Queensferry Museum
QueensferryQueensferry Museum is a museum in South Queensferry. The museum features exhibits related to Science and Technology, Maritime, Land Transport, Natural Sciences and Social History. - 137
John Gray Centre
HaddingtonJohn Gray Centre is a museum in Haddington. The museum features exhibits related to Personalities, Design, Natural Sciences, Archives, Religion, Music, Literature, Agriculture, Trade and Commerce, Costume and Textiles, Aviation, World Cultures, Architecture, Social History, Archaeology, Decorative a - 138
Coastal Communities Museum
North BerwickCoastal Communities Museum is a museum in North Berwick. The museum features exhibits related to: archaeology, medicine, coins and medals, natural sciences, personalities, maritime, social history, costume and textiles, decorative and applied art, weapons and war, archives and fine art. - 139
Dufftown Museum
DufftownDufftown Museum is a museum in Dufftown. The museum features exhibits related to: social history. - 140
Royal Highland Fusiliers Regimental Museum
GlasgowThe Royal Highland Fusiliers Regimental Museum is a museum in Glasgow that tells the story of the Regiment, antecedent regiments & successor battalion. - 141
Annan Museum
AnnanAnnan Museum is a museum in Annan. The museum features exhibits related to: world cultures, science and technology, archaeology, social history, fine art, archives and decorative and applied art. - 142
Crail Museum and Heritage Centre
CrailCrail Museum and Heritage Centre is a museum in Crail. The museum features exhibits related to Medicine, Fine Art, Archives, Science and Technology, Weapons and War, Social History, Maritime, Land Transport and Costume and Textiles. - 143
Dollar Museum
DollarDollar Museum is a museum in Dollar. The museum features exhibits related to Land Transport, Social History and Archives. - 144
Museum of Abernethy
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Auld Kirk Museum
KirkintillochAuld Kirk Museum is a museum in Kirkintilloch. The museum features exhibits related to Archaeology, Decorative and Applied Art, Natural Sciences, Religion, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History, Fine Art and Archives. - 146
Session Cottage Museum
TurriffSession Cottage Museum is a museum in Turriff. The museum features exhibits related to Costume and Textiles, Archives, Social History, Decorative and Applied Art and Fine Art. - 147
Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre
PortreeSkye and Lochalsh Archive Centre is a museum in Portree. The museum features exhibits related to Archaeology, Archives and Social History. - 148
Bennie Museum
BathgateBennie Museum is a museum in Bathgate. The museum features exhibits related to Science and Technology and Social History. - 149
Arbuthnot Museum and Gallery
PeterheadArbuthnot Museum and Gallery is a museum in Peterhead. The museum features exhibits related to Social History, Fine Art, Coins and Medals, Maritime, World Cultures, Archives and Land Transport. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include Northern Scotland's largest coin collections, Arctic - 150
Alyth Museum
AlythAlyth Museum is a museum in Alyth. The museum features exhibits related to Social History, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Archaeology, Music, Costume and Textiles, Weapons and War, Archives, Natural Sciences, Land Transport, Coins and Medals and World Cultures. - 151
Burntisland Museum
BurntislandBurntisland Museum is a museum in Burntisland. The museum features exhibits related to Social History. - 152
Banff Museum
BanffVisit one of Scotland's oldest Museums, founded in 1828. See an electro-type copy of the Deskford Carnyx, a unique 2000-year-old war trumpet, as well as an award-winning natural history display. local geology, arms and armour and a nationally important collection of Banff silver. Banff Museum featur - 153
Cockburn Geological Museum
EdinburghCockburn Geological Museum is a museum in Edinburgh. The museum features exhibits related to: natural sciences. - 154
Glasgow Women's Library
GlasgowGlasgow Women's Library is a museum in Glasgow. The museum features exhibits related to: music, performing arts, architecture, film and media, literature, social history, religion, world cultures, archives, costume and textiles, law and order, design and photography. - 155
Glasgow Sculpture Studio
GlasgowGlasgow Sculpture Studios exists to promote the development of sculpture and to help artists develop a professional and sustainable career. With members whose experience and skills are as varied as the work they create, GSS supports an exploration of what contemporary sculpture is. Through offering - 156
Ross of Mull Historical Centre
BunessanMuseum relating to the history of the region. Includes geneaological resources, documentation on local issues, maps and information relating to the Ross of Mull. Set in a renovated cottage next to a 17th Century corn mill in the village of Bunessan with parking for up to 6 cars and disabled access. - 157
Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery
DunbarWith its distinctive witch's hat tower and its bell, clock and sundials, the Town House has been the focus of town life since the 16th century. Our staff are always on hand to chat about the town and the history of the building. The building is home to a museum and gallery with changing historical - 158
University of Stirling, Art Collection
StirlingUniversity of Stirling, Art Collection is a museum in Stirling. The museum features exhibits related to Fine Art. - 159
D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum
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Cumbernauld Museum
GlasgowSituated within the town’s main library, the museum tells the story of Cumbernauld and surrounding area from pre-history to the Romans and on through the 19th century, to the development of the new town in the 1960s. A studies area allows for more in-depth research or browsing of photograph albums. - 161
Moffat Museum
MoffatMoffat Museum is a museum in Moffat. The museum features exhibits related to Social History, Costume and Textiles, Archives, Weapons and War, Archaeology, Personalities, Natural Sciences, Land Transport, Coins and Medals and Medicine. - 162
Baird Institute
CumnockBaird Institute is a museum in Cumnock. The museum features exhibits related to Social History, Coins and Medals, Science and Technology, World Cultures, Archives, Decorative and Applied Art, Natural Sciences, Costume and Textiles, Weapons and War, Archaeology, Fine Art and Personalities. - 163
Maud Railway Museum
MaudRelive the great days of steam trains at the former Maud Railway Station. Sound effects add to the nostalgia of varied displays of railway memorabilia. Maud Railway Museum features exhibits related to: land transport. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include: browsing corner with books - 164
Caithness Broch Centre
WickCaithness Broch Centre is a museum in Wick. The museum features exhibits related to Archives, Archaeology and Personalities. - 165
Buckhaven Museum
BuckhavenBuckhaven Museum is a museum in Buckhaven. The museum features exhibits related to Social History. - 166
Darvel Telephone Museum
DarvelDarvel Telephone Museum is a museum in Darvel, Ayrshire. The museum features exhibits related to: science and technology. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include: telephones & switchboards. - 167
Skerryvore Lighthouse Museum
HynishSkerryvore Lighthouse Museum is a museum in Hynish, Isle of Tiree. The museum features exhibits related to: maritime, fine art and social history. - 168
Shotts Heritage Centre
SteppsThe displays in the Shotts Heritage Centre include the area's covenanting history, as well as the era of the industrial revolution and the rise and fall of local heavy industries such as mining, the railways and iron production. A rare surviving 19th Century lamp post from the Shotts Ironworks has b - 169
Brander Museum
HuntlyBrander Museum is a museum in Huntly. The museum features exhibits related to Coins and Medals, Social History, Weapons and War, Costume and Textiles, Personalities, Archaeology and Natural Sciences. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include Huntly textile industry and learn about:, 19th - 170
Fordyce Joiners Workshop
BanffFordyce Joiners Workshop is a museum in Fordyce. The museum features exhibits related to: trade and commerce, industry and social history. - 171
Sandhaven Meal Mill
FraserburghSee how oatmeal used to be ground in this typical 19th century Scottish meal mill. Sandhaven Meal Mill features exhibits related to Social History, Science and Technology and Agriculture. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include: Guided Tours and working demonstration model of Scottish - 172
McManus Collections Unit
DundeeMcManus Collections Unit is a museum in Dundee. The museum features exhibits related to Natural Sciences, Costume and Textiles, Archaeology and Social History. - 173
Tower Foyer Gallery
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Linlithgow Museum
LinlithgowLearn about the rich history of the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow. Perfect for locals and visitors alike - find out about our Royal connections, the trades of the town, and the ordinary and extra-ordinary people who lived or worked here over the centuries. A short walking distance from the Linlithgow Ca - 175
Tweeddale Museum
PeeblesTweeddale Museum is a museum in Peebles. The museum features exhibits related to: weapons and war, world cultures, coins and medals, archaeology, natural sciences, archives, costume and textiles, social history and fine art. - 176
Museum Collections Centre
EdinburghThe Museum Collections Centre houses objects spanning a wide range of subjects. Visitors can view the reserve collections of the social history, Museum of Childhood and applied art collections when the items are not on display in the museums. 177John Buchan Story
PeeblesJohn Buchan Story is a museum in Peebles. The museum features exhibits related to the life and times of John Buchan and his family.