10 Military Museums in Scotland That You Shouldn't Miss

July 21, 2021 Natalie Tallman

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1. Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre

Waldron Road, Montrose DD10 9BD Scotland +44 1674 678222 [email protected] http://www.rafmontrose.org.uk/
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5.0 based on 280 reviews

Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre

Britain's first operational military air station was established in Montrose by the Royal Flying Corps in 1913. The heritage centre's collection of photographs and artefacts tell the story of RFC/RAF Montrose and the men and women who served here through two world wars. The award-winning heritage centre is an accredited museum run entirely by volunteers and was proud to receive The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service in 2014. COVID-19 precautions - visits must be booked in advance. Please see the museum website for more details.

Reviewed By vallie77

Absolutely fantastic couple hours spent wandering round this amazing gem of a place, highly recommend a visit! Staff are super friendly and informative. I especially loved the wee room full of old 40s wedding dresses , photos, jewellery etc, . Easiest 5star review ever!

2. Morayvia

North Road, Kinloss IV36 3YA Scotland +44 1309 691916 [email protected] http://www.morayvia.org.uk/
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5.0 based on 233 reviews

Morayvia

If you would like to take the controls of a Sea King Helicopter, or sit in the Navigator's seat of a Nimrod, at Morayvia you can! With a selection of both indoor and outdoor exhibits which you can sit in/climb aboard and touch, there's something for all the family. For up to date opening hours, please check our Facebook page or website.

Reviewed By JESS115A

Amazing day here...the hardwear is fascinating and you can get inside most of the planes and press buttons and imagine you are soaring through the sky..I loved the Russian plane and the Nimrod.....but the best part of the day were the amazing, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, approachable ex servicemen staff...all of whom showed a passion for preserving these wonderful planes and helicopters. The star show at the end was ...bizzare and brilliant ....!!!

3. The Peerie Museum

Peerie Lurdy Silent Cabin, KW16 3NP Scotland http://lurdy.wordpress.com/flotta-heritage-centre
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

The Peerie Museum

4. Military Museum Scotland SCIO

Linburn House Louis Braille Avenue Legion Hall, Edinburgh EH27 8DU Scotland +44 7799 565243 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/Military-Museum-Scotland-SCIO-591070184353808/
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5.0 based on 43 reviews

Military Museum Scotland SCIO

A fantastic Award winning, military museum designed as a hands on educational resource. Catering for schools, care homes, veterans assosciations and clubs, and the general public. We have car parking, disabled access and facilities. Military Museum Scotland recently won The Scottish Hospitality Awards, Scottish Tourist Attraction of the year 2019. We have just Re-opened after 18 weeks of closure due to the Coronnavirus. We have introduced 100s of new artefacts and displays for your enjoyment. We are planning lots of different events in the future. You can keep up to date with whats happening on our facebook page. Search for Military Museum Scotland SCIO hope to see you soon.

Reviewed By SallyfromEdinburgh

Visited here yesterday with Mother(82) and Nephew(10) and both were very surprised at the Display on show ! Lots of Military Displays with well written descriptions of Weapons, Uniforms ,Badges and all sorts of Equipment used by Soldiers in World War 2 ! Amazing Collection and the make believe Trench outside gives you a real feeling of what it was like for soldiers getting ready to go “over the top”. A real Education experience enhanced by the lovely knowledgable Staff who are happy to answer endless questions !! Would go back and would recommend this place as a must see ! Really interesting place to visit .Please go !!!

5. The Honours, Edinburgh Castle

Crown Room at Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Scotland
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

The Honours, Edinburgh Castle

6. National War Museum of Scotland

Edinburgh Castle Castle Hill Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh EH1 2NG Scotland +44 300 123 6789 [email protected] http://www.nms.ac.uk/national-war-museum/
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4.5 based on 837 reviews

National War Museum of Scotland

Following the latest Scottish Government guidelines, the National War Museum will reopen on Saturday 1 May. The national collections within our care will continue to be monitored and made secure during this time. You can also keep in touch by following us on our social media channels and through our website www.nms.ac.uk.

Reviewed By NicolaD914 - Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom

We visited the Scottish National War Museum in March, just before lockdown. The museum is situated within Edinburgh Castle so entry is included in the Castle admission ticket price. It is an interesting and well laid out museum and chronicles Scottish military history with informative displays including flags, medals, uniforms, field guns and weapons throughout military history. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

7. The Black Watch Castle & Museum

Balhousie Castle Hay Street Balhousie Castle, Perth PH1 5HR Scotland +44 1738 638152 [email protected] http://www.theblackwatch.co.uk
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4.5 based on 949 reviews

The Black Watch Castle & Museum

The Black Watch Castle and Museum is a 5 star multi- award winning visitor attraction located in the Perth. The Black Watch Museum is housed within the historic Balhousie Castle, the origins of which are said to date back to the 12th century. A visit to the ancestral Home of The Black Watch brings this colourful Highland Regiment’s history to life, through artefacts, personal stories and interactive displays. Relax and unwind in the welcome ambience of the Castle Cafe. The seasonal menu offers an appealing selection of meals, snacks, soups, desserts and afternoon tea created with quality ingredients of local provenance. Browse the popular Castle Gift Shop to find a range of quality gifts, regimental memorabilia and branded products with an emphasis on providing an enjoyable shopping experience within a Scottish Castle. The venue is a unique and compelling location which can also host weddings, offer private dining, exclusive use of the Castle, group and bespoke tours.

Reviewed By 563derekb - Alicante, Spain

Good quality food with excellent service - short distance from city centre - situated in a historic building on the North Inch

8. Tullibody Heritage Centre

Abercromby Place Tullibody, Alloa FK10 2RU Scotland http://tullibodyhistorygroup.com/
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Tullibody Heritage Centre

9. Russian Arctic Convoy Project

Russian Arctic Convoy Exhibition Centre, Aultbea IV22 2HZ Scotland +44 1445 731137 http://www.russianarcticconvoymuseum.org
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Russian Arctic Convoy Project

10. Scapa Flow Museum

Lyness, KW16 3NT Scotland +44 1856 873535 x2417 [email protected] http://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/S/scapa-flow-visitor-centre-and-museum_2.htm
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4.5 based on 165 reviews

Scapa Flow Museum

The museum is closed for redevelopment until Spring 2022. See 'Orkney Museum - Treasures and Tales' for an exhibition about the wartime history of Scapa Flow.

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