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National Museum of Rural Life

Philipshill Road, Kittochside near East Kilbride, East Kilbride G76 9HR, Scotland
0300 1236789
4.5 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Historic Sites, Natural History Museums
Activities: Dining
Owner description: Discover how 300 years of farming and rural home life have shaped and altered Scotland's countryside. Tour the period farmhouse for a sense of what...... more » Owner description: Discover how 300 years of farming and rural home life have shaped and altered Scotland's countryside. Tour the period farmhouse for a sense of what living on a farm was really like more than 50 years ago, and meet the animals on the historic working farm: Ayrshire cows, Tamworth pigs, Scots dumpy hens, black-faced sheep and Clydesdale horses. « less
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Paisley
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

The building itself was stunning,but must be honest wasn't really interested in the indoor part of the Museum.But need to mention the fantastic staff the lady who took our tickets was very friendly and informative.The girl with the longer curly hair in the Cafe was fantastic,very friendly and refreshing to see someone loving there job,who was working on without complaining.I... More

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East Kilbride, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

thought there would be more there , not very interesting. cafe good. More

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world traveller
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

There has been a lots of planning and it has worked out so well here. Farming isn't easy but oh boy not as hard as it was back then. The cafe is also a nice visit in here. More

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Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

we ave had a few visits to the museum they also have special weekend events More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

As a piece of history and very educational, but my older kids (12+)were not ammused, which was a shame as my wife and I found it interesting but over and done to quick? More

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East Kilbride, Scotland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012

Having been brought up in EK and played in the area during summer hols the whole Museum took me back to innocent and safer times. A good place to learn about farming life and Economic History More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012
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I live very near to this Museum and it is very popular in our community. It has a very interesting array of farming equipment, etc. but it also takes visitors on a tractor to visit the working farm which the children all enjoy. Nice friendly cafe with a variety of food - the apple pie is a must !! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

a lot of history a good day out the kids loved going on the traktor More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

My son loved the tractor ride up to the farm and visiting all of the animals . The museum is a great mix of indoor and outdoor activities and very reasonably priced . My 6 year old did not get bored and that says a lot !! If the weather is nice you could spend a good few hours here... More

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glasgow
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

Gives a great insight into the farming industry and how tough it must have been for those working the land. You can also cross the fields and visit a farmers house. Real contrast with some of our stately homes(entrance fee) More

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