Attractions near Glenesk Folk Museum

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Glenesk Folk Museum

Tarfside, Glenesk, Edzell, Angus DD9 7TA - Scotland, UK

Greta Michie set up this original folk museum and retreat in 1954, and in 2004 the local authority bought the property for around eight hundred thousand pounds and it went under a major refurbishment programme. It is filled with...

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Attractions near Glenesk Folk Museum

A selection of attractions close to Glenesk Folk Museum:

Edzell Castle (< 1 Mile)

Edzell Castle was deliberately built to be a stylish and opulent property that openly demonstrated the great wealth of the Lindsay family who owned it....

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Brechin Castle Centre (7.7 Miles)

Brechin Castle Centre is a friendly and relaxing place to visit - whatever the season, whatever the weather. Here you will find a superb shopping...

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House of Dun (11.5 Miles)

The House of Dun is a Georgian house overlooking the Montrose Basin, designed and built by William Adam in 1730 for David Erskine, Lord Dun....

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Montrose Air Station (14.6 Miles)

Montrose airfield was the first operational airfield in Britain, setup by No. 2 Squadron, RFC in 1913. The centre is situated by the old airfield...

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Benholm Mill (14.6 Miles)

Benholm Mill is a fully restored working water-powered meal mill. It is located close to the ancient woodland area of Johnshaven, in the farmlands...

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Montrose Museum & Gallery (15.6 Miles)

This museum was opened in 1842 after the Montrose Natural History and Antiquarian Society outgrew its original lodgings, and wanted to consolidate their collection in...

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William Lamb Sculpture Studio (15.6 Miles)

This building was the great 20th Century artist and sculptor's studio from 1934 to 1951. It has hardly changed in character or content since...

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Arbroath Abbey (22 Miles)

Arbroath Abbey, built in 1178 by William the Lyon, is famous for being the place of the Declaration of Arbroath of 1320. Nowadays there are...

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Arbroath Art Gallery (22.4 Miles)

Located above the main library in the town, this gallery is based in two large rooms. The permanent collection is made up of works...

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Meffan Museum and Art Gallery (22.4 Miles)

The Meffan was built in 1898 as a bequest from the daughter of Provost Meffan. Originally the library and museum of the town, the...

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Arbroath Signal Tower (22.4 Miles)

This building was built in 1813 as the shore station for the Bell Rock lighthouse, erected by Robert Stevenson. It consisted of the lightkeeper’s houses,...

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