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 in Scotland. It taught people about the history of farming and how people lived in the countryside. The museum was located in the village of Glamis, which is near Forfar in Angus.
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About the Angus Folk Museum
The Angus Folk Museum showed visitors what life was like for farmers and people living in the countryside in Angus, Scotland. It had many old tools, clothes, and items that people used every day. People said it had "one of Scotland's finest folk collections." This means it had a really great collection of items showing local history.
Who Started the Museum?
The museum was started by a kind lady named Jean, Lady Maitland. She loved collecting old things that showed how people lived and worked. In the 1950s, she gave all her amazing collections to the country. This way, everyone could learn from them.
Who Looked After It?
Since 1976, the museum was managed by the National Trust for Scotland. This is a charity that looks after many important places in Scotland. They help protect Scotland's natural and historical treasures.
The Museum Buildings
The museum was set up in some very old buildings. These included a row of six cottages built in 1793. There was also one farm building. These buildings were given by Timothy Bowes-Lyon, who was the 16th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne. He gave them so the museum could have a home for its collections.
Why Did the Museum Close?
Sadly, the Angus Folk Museum closed for good in 2017. This happened because there were problems with the buildings themselves. The National Trust for Scotland is now looking for new homes for all the museum's collections. They want to make sure these important historical items can still be seen and enjoyed by people.
