Are you a sports fan looking to explore sports history? Here are the top sports museums in Scotland:
1Falkland Palace, Garden and Old Burgh
FalklandFalkland Palace, Garden and Old Burgh is a museum in Cupar. The museum features exhibits related to Social History, Sport and Architecture. 2Broughton House & Garden
KirkcudbrightThe 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. 3Scottish Football Museum
GlasgowThe 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. 4Stirling 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 5Stewartry Museum
KirkcudbrightThe 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. 6The Watt Institution
GreenockThe 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.- 7
British Golf Museum
Saint AndrewsThe 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. 8Glenesk 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 9Crail Museum and Heritage Centre
CrailThe 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- 10
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 - 11
Moffat Museum
MoffatMoffat 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.