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Angus Folk Museum is a museum in Angus, cared for by the National Trust for Scotland. Read about its history and architecture, plus how to visit and what's nearby.
About Angus Folk Museum
The Angus Folk Museum occupies a row of six stone cottages at Kirkwynd, close to Glamis in Angus.
The collection was founded by Jean, Lady Maitland and local trustees, opening first in 1953 at Rescobie manse before relocating to Kirk Wynd in 1957.
The exhibits span box beds and dairy equipment to tools and costume, offering a view of how ordinary families in rural Angus once lived.
The National Trust for Scotland manages the site, though the museum is now permanently closed to the public due to structural issues with the buildings; the collection has been relocated to House of Dun, Montrose.
Read more on WikipediaHistory of Angus Folk Museum
The cottages date from the late 18th century, originally built as homes for farm workers and tradesmen in the Glamis area. The collection was founded by Jean, Lady Maitland and local trustees, opening in 1953 at Rescobie manse before relocating to Kirk Wynd, Glamis in 1957. This formed one of Scotland's earlier folk life collections, documenting ordinary rural life rather than grand estate history. The National Trust for Scotland took responsibility for the site and continues to care for the collection, which is now housed at House of Dun, Montrose.
Architecture of Angus Folk Museum
The museum is set within a terrace of single-storey stone cottages, a modest example of 18th-century Angus rural vernacular building rather than any grand architectural design.
Facilities
Plan your visit to Angus Folk Museum
Address: DD8 1RT
Nearest station: Dundee Rail Station (10.6 miles)
The museum is permanently closed to the public due to structural issues with the buildings; the collection has been relocated to House of Dun, Montrose.
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View 9 Brechin Road, Kirriemuir on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 5 miles of Angus Folk Museum (DD8) there are 5 historic properties, including 2 archaeological sites, across Historic Environment Scotland, National Trust for Scotland and Historic Houses sites.
Within 10 miles of Angus Folk Museum (DD8) there are 12 historic properties, including 3 archaeological sites, 3 historic houses and 2 museums, across Historic Environment Scotland, Historic Houses and National Trust for Scotland sites.
Within 20 miles of Angus Folk Museum (DD8) there are 30 historic properties, including 9 historic houses, 6 castles and 4 archaeological sites, across Historic Environment Scotland, Historic Houses and National Trust for Scotland sites.
Stay nearby
Make more of your visit with an overnight stay near Angus Folk Museum.
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A row of plain 18th-century cottages that tell the story of ordinary rural life in Angus, not the lairds who owned the land.
- Type
- museum
- Location
- Angus, Scotland
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