Böd of Gremista facts for kids
The Böd of Gremista is a special old building. It is located at the north end of Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland. This building is a great example of an 18th-century Shetland "fishing booth" or "böd." A böd was a building used by fishermen. It was a place to live, store fishing gear, and prepare fish. This historic building is now protected as a important landmark. It is a "category B listed building," which means it's officially recognized for its history and needs to be preserved.
History of the Böd of Gremista
The Böd of Gremista was built a long time ago, in 1780. A local landowner named Arthur Nicholson built it. He also managed the Gremista fishing station nearby. The böd served as a home for families. It also stored supplies for fishing. Fish were caught and prepared on the beach next to it.
A very famous person was born in this building. His name was Arthur Anderson. He later helped start a huge shipping company. It was called the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, or P&O for short.
Over time, the building started to fall apart. But in the 1970s, it was saved! P&O and the UK Government gave money to restore it. The first part of the restoration finished in 1976.
The Böd of Gremista opened as a museum in 1987. The Shetland Museums Service took it over in 1991. The Shetland Amenity Trust then ran it as a community museum. Inside, visitors could see old furniture and other items. There were also displays about fishing and Arthur Anderson's life.
In 2017, the building became a Shetland textile museum. A group of trustees now runs it. The museum shows Shetland textiles from the 1800s to today. This includes wool, jumpers, Fair Isle patterns, lace, rugs, and weaving.
