Isle of Arran Heritage Museum
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Overview
The setting is an 18th-century croft farm, including a cottage restored to its pre-1920 state and a 'smiddy' where a blacksmith worked until the late 1960s. There are also several demonstrations of horse-shoeing, sheep-shearing and weaving and spinning throughout the season - please ring for details. There is a large archaeology and geology section with archive, where help with research is available. Also, a school room set in the 1940s and a new geology display which reflects the importance of Arran in geological terms.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open Apr-23 Oct, daily 10.30-4.30
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
About the area
North Ayrshire clings to Scotland’s west coast and reaches out into the Firth of Clyde, claiming Arran as its own. Often described as ‘Scotland in miniature’, the scenic island of Arran, caught between the Ayrshire coast and the Kintyre Peninsula, has been a popular holiday resort for generations of Clydesiders, with excellent opportunities for outdoor activities around the island.
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