Scottish Fisheries Museum
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Overview
This award-winning national museum tells the story of Scottish fishing and its people from the earliest times to the present. With 10 galleries, 2 large boatyards, and a restored fisherman's cottage, which contain many fine paintings and photographs, boat models and 17 actual boats, clothing and items of daily life to see, a visit to the museum makes for an exceptional day out. Contact the museum for details of events.
Ratings & awards
Green Tourism Bronze
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, Apr-Sep, Mon-Sat 10-5.30, Sun 11-5; Oct-Mar, Mon-Sat 10-4.30, Sun 12-4.30. Closed 25-26 Dec & 1-2 Jan (last admission 1 hr before closing)
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Cafe
About the area
This 20-mile wide peninsula between the Firth of Forth and the Firth of Tay is an ancient kingdom, once the home of Scotland’s kings and saints. Despite its modern bridges it still seems curiously detached from the rest of the country.
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