Böd of Gremista, Maritime museum and category B listed building in Lerwick, United Kingdom.
The Böd of Gremista features white harled walls, two storeys with an attic, and Caithness slate roofing near the northern end of Lerwick.
Built in 1780 by Arthur Nicholson as a fishing station manager's residence and storage facility, the building served the local fishing industry until 1948.
The birthplace of Arthur Anderson, who co-founded P&O Steam Navigation Company and contributed to advancing maritime commerce in the Shetland Islands.
The museum displays extensive collections of Shetland textiles, including traditional wool products, Fair Isle patterns, lace items, and historical weaving exhibits.
The building combines its original 18th-century fishing station architecture with preserved wooden storm shutters added during subsequent restorations.
Location: Shetland Islands
Location: Lerwick
Inception: 1987
Address: Gremista, Lerwick ZE1 0PX
Website: https://shetlandtextilemuseum.com
GPS coordinates: 60.17000,-1.16480
Latest update: March 15, 2025 23:56
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