Skye Museum of Island Life
Skye Museum of Island Life, Independent open-air museum in Kilmuir, Scotland.
The Skye Museum of Island Life contains seven thatched cottages featuring exhibitions of traditional tools, furniture, and household items from Highland communities.
Established in 1965, this Category B listed building preserves the architectural elements and living conditions of nineteenth-century Scottish island inhabitants.
The museum displays include a croft house, village smithy, and weaver's house that show the traditional crafts and daily routines of Highland communities.
Located near Uig, the museum opens from April through October, Monday to Saturday between 10:00 and 17:00, with adult admission costing 6 pounds.
The museum contains historical archives and exhibits about Flora MacDonald, who assisted Bonnie Prince Charlie's escape from Scotland in the eighteenth century.
Location: Highland
Location: Kilmuir
Official opening: 1965
Address: Kilmuir, Isle of Skye IV51 9UE IV51 9UE IV51 9UE
Opening Hours: Montag-Samstag 10:00-16:30
Phone: +441470552206
Website: http://skyemuseum.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 57.66020,-6.36921
Latest update: May 15, 2025 23:41
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