Angus Folk Museum
Angus Folk Museum
3.5
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A delightful glimpse into the agricultural history of Angus. Fabulous volunteers with a lot of energy.
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pradeep p
Glasgow, UK372 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
Just a few yards from Glamis Castle, the museum is is a group of cottages where the inner walls have been removed so that you can walk from one end to the other. Fascinating glimpse of a children's school room with small desks. There was a room to show how they washed their clothes using soap & starch.
Outside in the stable area you could see some of the farming basic machinery.
Had a very informative time. Suggest that yoiu check the opening & closing times before setting out.
Outside in the stable area you could see some of the farming basic machinery.
Had a very informative time. Suggest that yoiu check the opening & closing times before setting out.
Written 2 May 2014
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DJCW
Scotland215 contributions
Aug 2013 • Couples
It is closed for repair, and refurbishing.
Check for availability via the NTS website.
It is closed for repair, and refurbishing.
Check for availability via the NTS website.
It is closed for repair, and refurbishing.
Check for availability via the NTS website.
Check for availability via the NTS website.
It is closed for repair, and refurbishing.
Check for availability via the NTS website.
It is closed for repair, and refurbishing.
Check for availability via the NTS website.
Written 14 August 2013
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al119
Edmonton, Canada17 contributions
Worth a visit while in Glamis, convenient to access since it is very close to the castle.
Written 2 July 2012
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Clova Thistles
Old Kilpatrick, UK39 contributions
Feb 2015 • Family
The museum has been closed for a couple of years or longer due to the roof needing repairs which is sad as it was very popular as it is at the gates of glamis castle there is no sign of it opening in the near future
Written 25 January 2016
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Matsudana
Welwyn, UK194 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
The Angus Folk Museum is still on the most recent tourist map we have and we were really disappointed to find it closed because of the building's condition. This is a National Trust for Scotland property and I am surprised that the organisation has not identified funding to make the building safe so it can be re-opened. Some locals we met thought there may be plans to move all the contents to another NTS property. This is clearly a poor option. The old cottages of the current museum are of great character and well worth conserving.
Written 20 September 2016
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patrick a
Forfar, UK183 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
This National Trust for Scotland property is closed and It would appear all the contents moved as the roof requires attention but the NTS seems not to have much interest in wee properties such as this and Barries Birthplace in Kirriemuir !
Written 11 December 2015
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raymond k
Forfar, UK159 contributions
go back in time to see how things were done , simply but efficiently
Written 2 February 2012
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KieranG
Glasgow, UK433 contributions
Aug 2011 • Couples
A good and well cared for small museum. A lot of personal pride is taken in how this place looks.
Written 24 January 2012
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BrendaMurray
Houston, TX127 contributions
The folk museum is a must see - I know all the tourists bypass the 2 minutes into the village, but you are missing a lot! The village itself is a must visit.
The folk museum is in two parts. The first, is a series of interconnected cottages from the days of stone and thatched roofs. The rooms are set up as slices of life from centuries ago, with mementos and memories all on display. An Angus school room, a cottage laundry, tools and pastimes of years ago. The cottages are former crofters on the Earl of Strathmore (laird of Glamis Castle) from the 1800s.
Across the country lane is the agricultural museum. How many implements can your grand-dad identify!
The volunteers here are absolutely enchanting and chatty about the life they knew through their parents and grandparents. Don't miss this one.
The folk museum is in two parts. The first, is a series of interconnected cottages from the days of stone and thatched roofs. The rooms are set up as slices of life from centuries ago, with mementos and memories all on display. An Angus school room, a cottage laundry, tools and pastimes of years ago. The cottages are former crofters on the Earl of Strathmore (laird of Glamis Castle) from the 1800s.
Across the country lane is the agricultural museum. How many implements can your grand-dad identify!
The volunteers here are absolutely enchanting and chatty about the life they knew through their parents and grandparents. Don't miss this one.
Written 9 June 2010
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Sheila H
Johnshaven, UK15 contributions
Jan 2019
My disappointment that the Angus Folk Museum had closed turned around today when I discovered the Gin Bothy is now occupying this site and so some of the history has been preserved; stone buildings dating back to 1793, artefacts which revived my 1960s childhood, pictures and books evoking the traditional Angus "bothy" life.
Satisfying to see history preserved for the next generation!
Satisfying to see history preserved for the next generation!
Written 26 January 2019
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my memories go back to the times when i stayed with my granny and grandad in the two thatched cottages in the centre of the village he used to be employed on the estate.at times i assisted him to carry the firewood up the main drive to the castle my uncle lived next door.are they the ones used for the museum.
Written 28 December 2017
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