Hunter House Museum, Category A listed house museum in Calderwood, East Kilbride, Scotland.
The Hunter House Museum is a protected stone house dating to the 18th century in Calderwood, containing rooms furnished with period pieces and objects. The building features thick walls, small windows, and displays the typical construction of a prosperous household from that era.
The house was built in the 18th century and was home to John Hunter, whose sons William and John made significant contributions to anatomy and surgery. These medical breakthroughs gained recognition across Europe and shaped medical practice during the 18th and 19th centuries.
The house was home to the Hunter family, whose sons William and John became pioneering figures in medicine and gained recognition across Europe for their scientific work. The family shaped local history, and their legacy remains connected to admiration for their influence on science and medical practice.
The building now functions as a community space with a volunteer-run cafe available to visitors. The location sits in a quiet residential area, allowing plenty of time to explore and relax.
After closing as a museum in 2011, the house was transformed and reopened in 2013, while retaining its protected building status. This second life as a community gathering place shows how historical buildings can adapt to new purposes while preserving their heritage.
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