Museum Archive

Royal Yacht Britannia – the Queen’s floating palace

The Royal Yacht Britannia once served as travelling accommodation for Queen Elizabeth II. Today she is moored near Edinburgh and can be visited. But what is there to see?

National Museum of Scotland – exciting excursion in Edinburgh

It is not unlikely that it will rain in Scotland. So it’s a good thing that at least the capital city of Edinburgh, with the National Museum of Scotland, offers indoor sights.

The National Piping Centre – up close and personal with the bagpipes

Ein Schotte im Kilt zeigt dem Autor von MyHighlands.de, wie ein Dudelsack gespielt wird.

A centre dedicated to the national instrument of the Scots in the heart of Glasgow: the National Piping Centre shows the history and supports musicians. It’s even harder than it looks: Squeezing even one note out of the bagpipes takes some time, even with the help of a master piper at your side. With a […]

Skerryvore Lighthouse Museum – about building a miracle in the sea

Ein versandetes Hafenbecken im Ort Hynish

The former base for the spectacular Skerryvore Lighthouse is now home to a museum that tells the story of the construction of the lighthouse. The old buildings, a restaurant and a harbour are also located here.

The Tenement House – the last gaslight in Glasgow

Eine Häuserfassade aus rotem Sandstein in Glasgow mit Schildern "National Trust for Scotland" und dem Schild "The Tenement House"

The entrance to the Tenement House is one of many in the street. What lies behind it, however, is unique.

People’s Palace, Glasgow Green and the Doulton Fountain

People's Palace, Royal Doulton Fountain und Nelson-Säule im Hintergrund

The People’s Palace in Glasgow was designed to provide education and recreation for people in the poorest parts of the city. Today it does this for visitors from all over the world

Riverside Museum and the Tall Ship in Glasgow

The Riverside Museum attracts visitors with its modern architecture and exciting exhibits. There is another special attraction at the back

Kelvingrove Museum – art and history in a great setting

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Glasgow

Beautiful outside, and inside too. The Kelvingrove Museum is a great building with many interesting exhibitions inside.

Scottish Crannog Centre – Living like in the Iron Age

At the Scottish Crannog Centre on Loch Tay, visitors can immerse themselves in Scotland’s Iron Age. A museum and the village showcase life in the past.

Perth Museum – Scotland’s Stone of Destiny lies here

In der Mitte des Ausstellungsbereiches des Perth Museum dominiert die extra Behausung des Stone of Destiny

In the old royal city of Perth, the new museum displays one of Scotland’s most important national treasures: the Stone of Destiny. But the museum offers even more.