All sports museums to visit in Scotland

Celebrate the achievements and history of sports at 11 museums in Scotland dedicated to athletic endeavors. These museums highlight the stories of athletes, teams, and sporting events.

Are you a sports fan looking to explore sports history? Here are the top sports museums in Scotland:

  1. Falkland Palace, Garden and Old Burgh1

    Falkland Palace, Garden and Old Burgh

     Falkland
    Falkland Palace, Garden and Old Burgh is a museum in Cupar. The museum features exhibits related to Social History, Sport and Architecture.
  2. Broughton House & Garden2

    Broughton House & Garden

     Kirkcudbright
    The Stewartry Museum, located in Kirkcudbright, Scotland, is a local museum that was originally founded in 1879. Due to the increasing size of the museum collection, it was moved to its current building, designed by architect Robert Wallace, in 1893. This museum is a significant part of the local history and culture of Kirkcudbright.
  3. Scottish Football Museum3

    Scottish Football Museum

     Glasgow
    The Scottish Football Museum, Scotland's national museum of association football, is situated in Hampden Park, Glasgow. The museum was founded in 1994 and moved to its current location in Hampden Park in 2001. It is a significant destination for football enthusiasts and history buffs alike, offering a deep dive into the rich history of Scottish football.
  4. Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum4

    Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum

     Stirling
    Stirling 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
  5. Stewartry Museum5

    Stewartry Museum

     Kirkcudbright
    The Stewartry Museum, located in Kirkcudbright, Scotland, provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Galloway. This local museum offers visitors an opportunity to delve into the past and understand the rich cultural and historical heritage of the region.
  6. The Watt Institution6

    The Watt Institution

     Greenock
    The Watt Institution, formerly known as the McLean Museum and Art Gallery, is situated in Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland. It is the primary museum in the Inverclyde area, offering a rich cultural experience to its visitors. The museum is easily accessible and is a significant cultural landmark in the region.
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    British Golf Museum

     Saint Andrews
    The R&A World Golf Museum, formerly known as the British Golf Museum, is situated opposite the clubhouse of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club in St Andrews, Scotland. The museum is owned and operated by the R&A. It provides a comprehensive insight into the history of golf, making it an interesting destination for golf enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
  8. Glenesk Folk Museum8

    Glenesk Folk Museum

     Glenesk
    Glenesk 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
  9. Crail Museum and Heritage Centre9

    Crail Museum and Heritage Centre

     Crail
    The Museum provides an insight into the past life of this ancient Royal Burgh, its kirk, seafaring tradition, Crail Golfing Society (founded in 1786 - the 7th oldest in the world) and airfield history from the First World War until its closure in 1960 (HMS Jackdaw, Fleet Air Arm Station, HMS Bruce
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    John Gray Centre

     Haddington
    John 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
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    Moffat Museum

     Moffat
    Moffat Museum is a community museum located in Moffat, Scotland. It was founded in the Old Moffat Bakehouse in 1984, making it a part of the town's rich history. The museum provides a glimpse into the past, offering visitors a chance to learn about the local community and its evolution over the years.