Top 5 History Museums in Outer Hebrides, Scotland

November 28, 2021 Viva Honore

Discover the best top things to do in Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom including Uig Museum, Museum nan Eilean, The Blackhouse, Arnol, Berneray Historical Society Museum, Bernera Museum.
Restaurants in Outer Hebrides

1. Uig Museum

Uig Community Centre, Timsgarry HS2 9JG Scotland +44 1851 672456 [email protected] https://ancaidreachas.wordpress.com/about/uig/
Excellent
85%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 13 reviews

Uig Museum

2. Museum nan Eilean

Lews Castle Grounds, Stornoway HS2 0XS Scotland +44 1851 822746 [email protected] http://www.lews-castle.co.uk/?page_id=12
Excellent
63%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 158 reviews

Museum nan Eilean

Enjoy a beautiful new museum set in the stunning Castle Grounds in Stornoway. Discover the distinctiveness of the Outer Hebrides, shaped by a unique combination of land, sea and people, and view our islands as never before in a wrap-around audio-visual presentation. Hear from islanders in a series of videos and audio interviews about the Gaelic language, work, religion, emigration and community. Youngsters can dress up to perform various island jobs, learn some Gaelic, and enjoy imaginative activities.

Reviewed By Sujata410 - Columbia, United States

This is small museum by most standards, yet it is so full of fun exhibits and helpful staff that I would recommend it as worth visiting. The museum has the Lewis Chessmen plus other interesting artifacts related to the Hebrides. Nice little gift shop and cafe on the premises as well.

3. The Blackhouse, Arnol

42 Arnol, Arnol HS2 9DB Scotland +44 1851 710395 [email protected] http://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/the-blackhouse-arnol/
Excellent
63%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 572 reviews

The Blackhouse, Arnol

This site is closed for now. We’re working hard to gradually reopen the places you love while making sure the experience is safe for everyone. Gain a unique insight into island life at no. 42 Arnol. This traditional, fully furnished thatched house once sheltered a family and its animals under the same roof. The ruined blackhouse at no. 39 can also be seen, together with the 1920s ‘white house’ that replaced it. White houses – in which a wall separated byre and dwelling – replaced many blackhouses around this time. Gaelic-speaking members of staff are usually on hand to answer queries about the crofting life on Lewis. Smell the peat smoke – even today the fire at the heart of the blackhouse is never allowed to go out. Peek inside the cosy box-beds in the bedroom, still complete with their original fabrics and furnishings. See the byre just as it was left in 1966, only without the cows.

Reviewed By alisonj231 - York, United Kingdom

Beautifully restored traditional stone houses, lots of information and early Harris tweed looms in show. Loved it the best thing we visited on our holiday. Cracking location and we also had a nice scenic amble up the hillside which is full of wild flowers.

4. Berneray Historical Society Museum

The Nurses Cottage Backhill, HS6 5BD Scotland +44 1851 525001 [email protected] http://www.bernerayhistorical.com
Excellent
55%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 11 reviews

Berneray Historical Society Museum

The Visitor Centre is located at The Nurse's Cottage on the Isle of Berneray, North Uist, in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The facility is managed by Comann Eachdraidh Bheàrnaraigh (Berneray Historical Society) and contains much interesting information about the history of the island, it's people and their unique Gaelic culture. There is a large genealogical database, which can be used for tracing the ancestry of those people all over the world whose ancestors left the island at at various points in its history to start new lives elsewhere in the world. There is also information on particular Berneray attractions, including the birthplace of Aonghas Mor MacAsgaill (Giant MacAskill) who was born in Berneray in 1825, and who grew to be the world's tallest man. At the Visitor Centre we also provide information on the wildlife and natural history of our island, as well as general tourist information. Berneray Historical Society is a community group and the Centre is staffed entirely by volunteers. Entry is by donation - please give generously to support the continuing work of the Society and the upkeep of our building. We have a number of historical publications available for sale at the Centre. We are open June - August from 11am to 3pm, Monday to Friday. We look forward to welcoming you!

5. Bernera Museum

Breacleit, Bernera, HS2 9LZ Scotland +44 1851 612331 [email protected]
Excellent
71%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7 reviews

Bernera Museum

A small local museum run by volunteers of the Bernera Historical Society telling the story of the island of Great Bernera and its people. The genealogy collection is of interest to all with connections to Bernera. The society also run the Bosta Iron Age House and artifacts from the dig are on display in the museum. The Bernera Community café is also found in the same building

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.