National Museum of Rural Life

The National Museum of Rural Life spans indoor galleries and an outdoor farm, presenting agricultural equipment, tools, and traditional farming methods of Scotland.

The museum evolved from the Scottish Agricultural Museum established in 1949, expanding its collections at Wester Kittochside Farm where the Reid family worked for 400 years.

The exhibits demonstrate the transformation of Scottish farming practices through time, with demonstrations of traditional skills and interactions with current agricultural operations.

Visitors can reach the museum by public transportation, with regular bus services from East Kilbride and Glasgow connecting to the entrance.

The Georgian Laird's House maintains its 1950s interior design, while the restored horse engine demonstrates how animals powered farm machinery before mechanization.

Location: South Lanarkshire

Location: East Kilbride

Inception: 1949

Operator: National Museums Scotland

Part of: National Museums Scotland

Address: Philipshill Road, East Kilbride G76 9HR

Phone: +443001236789

Website: https://nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-rural-life/?item_id=

GPS coordinates: 55.77539,-4.22133

Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:49