Old Haa Museum, Independent museum in Burravoe, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom.
The Old Haa Museum is an independent museum housed in a stone building with a distinctive arched entrance, located in the small village of Burravoe on the island of Yell. Inside, the space displays historical artifacts, natural history pieces, and rotating exhibitions of local crafts and contemporary art.
The building was constructed in 1672 as a residence for a wealthy merchant and displays a stone panel above the archway showing his initials and the construction date. This structure once served as a center of commerce and power in the local community.
The museum tells the story of daily life on the islands through ordinary objects and crafts that people used and made. Visitors can see how families lived and what mattered to them in this remote part of Scotland.
The museum sits on the island of Yell and is best reached by car or on foot from the village center, as public transport is limited in this remote area. Visitors should check opening times in advance and bring warm clothing, as island weather can change quickly throughout the day.
Outside the museum sits a propeller from a Catalina aircraft that crashed on the hillside above the village in 1942, now displayed as a memorial. This piece of wartime history serves as a reminder of how the Second World War touched even this remote corner of Scotland.
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