Museums & Art Galleries in Scotland

Schoolhill, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

One of the City´s most popular tourist attractions Aberdeen´s splendid Art Gallery houses an important fine art collection with particularly good examples of 19th, 20th and 21st century... more

Shiprow, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

The City´s award-winning Maritime Museum brings the history of the North Sea to life. View displays and exciting exhibitions on the offshore oil industry, shipbuilding, fishing and... more

Furnace, Inveraray, Argyll & Bute

Auchindrain is the Last Township - the only surviving example of the joint tenancy farming communities that were the usual form of settlement in the Highlands before agricultural... more

Killin, Perth & Kinross

Breadalbane Folklore Centre - a special part of Scotland - and a special place to stop. Where the river splashes over The Falls of Dochart, it tumbles past a beautiful old waterside... more

Bruce Embankment, St Andrews, Fife

The British Golf Museum opened in 1996, and traces the 500 year history of the game by using diverse displays and exciting interactives. Its unique collection of objects explore the... more

Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, Glasgow City

The Burrell Collection was gifted to the City of Glasgow in 1944 by Sir William Burrell and is housed in a purpose built gallery within Pollok Country Park. This priceless collection... more

Callendar Estate, Falkirk

One of Scotland´s finest country houses, Callender House tells the story of over 600 years of Scottish history and architecture. Costumed staff re-create the daily routines of the past,... more

2 Market Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The City Art Centre is both home to Edinburgh´s outstanding collection of Scottish art and one of the United Kingdom´s premier temporary exhibition spaces. Since it opened in 1980, it... more

Armadale, Sleat, Argyll & Bute

Clan Donald is one of the most powerful clans of the Highlands and Islands. The museum houses six galleries which take you through 1500 years of the history of the area. A seventh... more

University of Strathclyde, 22 Richmond Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City

The Collins Gallery is responsible for the University of Strathclyde´s museum collections of Fine Art and Historic Scientific Instruments. On display are over 1000 paintings, prints and... more

73 Belford Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The Dean Gallery opened in 1999 to house part of the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art´s permanent collection and the Paolozzi Gift of sculpture and graphic art. The Gallery... more

Elmbank Avenue, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire

Opened in 1901, the Dick Institute houses the majority of East Ayrshire´s art and museum collections. The temporary and permanent exhibitions are over two floors of this grand Victorian... more

45 Market Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The Fruitmarket Gallery is situated in one of the world´s most beautiful cities, and is an acclaimed international art space, which has operated as a contemporary gallery since 1974.... more

Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow, Glasgow City

The Gallery of Modern Art is housed in an elegant neo-classical building in the heart of Glasgow, GoMA offers a thought-provoking programme of temporary exhibitions and exhibits by... more

Alford, Aberdeenshire

The Grampian Transport Museum Trust was formed in 1978 by a group of local enthusiasts. The displays and working exhibits trace the history of road travel and transport in the Grampian... more

Kingussie Road, Newtonmore, Highland

The Highland Folk Museum brings to life the domestic and working conditions of earlier Highland People. Visitors to this living history museum can learn in a safe and friendly... more

University of Glasgow, 82 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City

The original collection at the Hunterian Art Gallery was gifted by Dr William Hunter and includes outstanding paintings by Rembrandt, Koninck, Chardin and Stubbs. Also unrivalled... more

The University of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow, Glasgow City

The Hunterian Museum is Scotland´s first public museum, established in 1807 and located within the Gothic splendour of the University of Glasgow. Based on the vast collections of Dr... more

Castle Wynd, Inverness, Highland

Inverness Museum & Art Gallery, Hegdehogs, Heroes,Owls and Axes. Explore the art, history, heritage of the Highlands and discover how the Highlands are linked with the rest of the... more

Argyle Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum re-opened in July 2006 following a £35 million restoration project. 8,000 objects are on display along with the new hands-on Discovery Centres. One of... more

War Memorial Gardens, Kirkcaldy, Fife

Kirkcaldy Museum & Art Gallery features a superb collection of 19th and 20th century Scottish paintings including one of the largest collection of works by William Taggart, S J Peploe... more

Dalrymple Street, Girvan, Ayrshire

The McKenzie Institute opened in 1889. The collection is manily memorabilia relating to the Girvan and Carrick area.... more

15 Kelly Street, Greenock, Inverclyde

The McLean Museum & Art Gallery was founded in 1876 by James McLean, the permanent displays include a collection of objects of ancient and modern local and foreign history. Displays... more

Glamis Road, Balgay Park, Dundee, Angus

Mills Observatory is the UK´s only full-time public observatory. See the stars and planets through an impressive Victorian telescope. Fascinating displays on astronomy and space... more

1 High Road, Motherwell, Lanarkshire

Motherwell Heritage Centre was opened in 1996. It has since received a VisitScotland `4 Stars´ award and a Scottish Museums of the Year award for its audio-visual displays. In the... more

42 High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The Museum of Childhood, opened in 1955, was the dream of a local councillor, Patrick Murray. It is a unique treasure house dedicated to children and crammed full of memories of... more

Huntly House, 142 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The Museum of Edinburgh is home to important collections relating to the story of Edinburgh from pre-historic times to the present day. The Museum´s treasures include the National... more

East Fortune Airfield, East Fortune, East Lothian

The Museum of Flight is home to Scotland´s national aviation collection and one of the most famous sites in world aviation history. Discover some of the most extraordinary machines in... more

1 Bunhouse Road, Glasgow, Glasgow City

The Museum of Transport is the history of transport by land and sea told through the collections with a Glasgow focus. On display is the oldest pedal cycle and the finest collection in... more

The Mound, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The National Gallery of Scotland was opened in 1859, and houses Scotland´s greatest collection of European paintings, drawings and prints dating from the early Renaissance to the late... more

George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The National Library of Scotland is an information treasure trove of Scotland´s knowledge, culture and history, with millions of books manuscripts and maps covering every subject. We... more

Wester Kittochside, East Kilbride, Lanarkshire

At the Museum of Scottish Country Life, escape to the countryside and enjoy a great day out at this fantastic working farm and museum. In the award winning exhibition building, find out... more

Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The National War Museum of Scotland is located within Edinburgh Castle. The Museum explores the Scottish experience of war and military service over the last 400 years. There are six... more

24 Pier Place, Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

At the Newhaven Heritage Museum, find out what it was like to live in the tightly-knit fishing community of Newhaven, earning a living as a fishwife or fisherman braving the sea to... more

High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire

The Paisley Museum & Art Galleries is home to the world´s largest collection of Paisley Shawls, a selection of which are always on display. Museum staff demonstrate the weaving... more

Glasgow Green, Glasgow, Glasgow City

The People´s Palace Museum and Winter Gardens opened in 1898, the collection displays the historical, social and cultural history of Glasgow, and its people from 1750 to the present.... more

Canongate Tolbooth, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The People´s Story Museum is situated in the 16th century Canongate Tolbooth, in the Royal Mile. The Museum uses oral history, reminiscence, written sources and reconstructed sets to... more

George Street, Perth, Perth & Kinross

Perth Museum & Art Gallery is one of the oldest museums in Britain on the site of a former Dominican friary in the centre of the City of Perth. The collections include fine and applied... more

Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline, Fife

Pittencrieff House Museum is an elegant 17th century mansion housing a display for Pittencreiff Park which is known locally as `The Glen´. The story of the park covers dinosaurs,... more

Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The Queen´s Gallery, hosts a programme of changing exhibitions from the Royal Collection. Exhibitions in 2006 include: Unfolding Pictures: Fans in the Royal Collection (9 Dec to 29 May... more

53 High Street, South Queensferry, West Lothian

Queensferry Museum is situated in the historic former Royal Burgh of Queensferry, the museum commands magnificent views of the great bridges spanning the Forth. The museum traces the... more

Fort George, Ardersier, Inverness, Highland

The Regimental Museum of the Highlanders is situated in the spectacular Fort George, the Museum houses the unique collections of the Queen´s Own Highlanders, Seaforth Highlanders, The... more

Mill Road, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway

The Robert Burns Centre is situated in the town´s 18th century watermill on the West Bank of the River Nith. It tells the story of Robert Burns´ last years spent in the bustling streets... more

Chambers Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The Royal Museum & The Museum of Scotland stand side-by-side in the centre of the city. The Museum of Scotland presents the history of Scotland, it´s land, it´s people and their... more

Kinburn Park, Doubledykes Road, St Andrews, Fife

St Andrews Museum is in Kinburn House and tells the story of St Andrews from the Bronze Age to the present day. Displays include archaeology, banners, pilgrim badges and paintings.... more

2 Castle Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City

The St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art aims to promote understanding and respect between people of different faiths and of none. Displays occupy three floors and are divided into... more

225 Scotland Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City

Scotland Street School, Museum of Education was built in the early 1900s, the building was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The collections relate to education in Scotland from... more

75 Belford Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is a magnificent building housing Scotland´s finest collection of 20th and 21st century paintings, sculpture and graphic art. Highlights include... more

1 Queen Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Built in the 1880s, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery is a visual history of Scotland from the 16th century to the present day. Told through portraits of the people who shaped it... more

New Abbey, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway

At the Shambellie House Museum of Costume, see what you would have worn in a bygone age or having a picnic on the lawn. There´s plenty to see and do at this splendid country house... more