Angus Folk Museum facts for kids
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| Established | 1950s |
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| Dissolved | 2017 |
| Location | Kirkwynd, Glamis, Angus, Scotland, DD8 1RT |
The Angus Folk Museum was a special place that showed what life was like for people in the countryside of Angus, Scotland. It focused on the history of farming and everyday rural life. The museum was located in the small village of Glamis, which is near Forfar.
This museum was started by a kind lady named Jean, Lady Maitland. She gathered many interesting items and gave them to the country in the 1950s so everyone could learn from them. Since 1976, the National Trust for Scotland has looked after the museum and its collections. Many people thought it had "one of Scotland's finest folk collections," meaning it had some of the best items showing how people lived long ago.
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What Was the Museum Like?
The Angus Folk Museum was set up in some very old buildings. It used a row of six cottages that were built way back in 1793. There was also a farm building called a steading. These buildings were given by Timothy Bowes-Lyon, 16th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne to hold all the museum's treasures.
Exploring Rural Life
Inside these historic buildings, visitors could see how people in Angus lived and worked. The museum showed tools used for farming, household items, and clothes from the past. It helped people understand the daily routines and challenges of rural life in Scotland.
A Popular Place to Visit
The museum was a well-loved attraction. It even received a 3-star rating from the Scottish Tourist Board. This showed that it was a good place for tourists and locals to visit and learn about Scottish history.
Why Did the Museum Close?
Sadly, the Angus Folk Museum closed for good in 2017. This happened because engineers found problems with the old buildings. They had structural issues, meaning parts of the buildings were not safe.
Where Did the Collection Go?
Even though the museum building closed, the amazing collection of items was saved. All the historical objects are now kept at another property belonging to the National Trust for Scotland. This new home is called House of Dun, and it is located near Montrose, Angus. People can still learn about Angus's rural past by visiting the collection there.
