Myreton Motor Museum facts for kids
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| Established | 1966 |
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| Location | Aberlady, East Lothian, Scotland |
| Type | Transport Museum |
| Nearest car park | On-site (free) |
The Myreton Motor Museum is a cool place to visit near Aberlady, a village in East Lothian, Scotland. This museum has an amazing collection of vehicles and items from the past. It shows how cars and transport have changed over most of the 1900s.
What You Can See
The museum is packed with many different types of vehicles. You can find old commercial vehicles, regular cars, and even motorcycles. There are also bicycles from different times.
Motoring Memories
Beyond just vehicles, the museum displays lots of interesting motoring memorabilia. This includes items related to driving and cars from long ago. You can also see a fun collection of toy cars. These toys date back to the early 1900s.
Special Car Exhibit
One special car at the museum is a 1989 Jaguar XJS. This car was given to the museum in 2006. It was donated by Sir Menzies Campbell. He was a Member of Parliament, which means he was a person elected to help make laws for the country. Sir Menzies Campbell donated the car because of a promise he made. He wanted to show his commitment to protecting the environment. He made this promise when he was running to become the leader of the Liberal Democrats political party. This party is a group of people who share similar ideas about how the country should be run.
Museum's Beginning
The Myreton Motor Museum first opened its doors in August 1966. It was started by a person named William P. Dale, who was also known as "Willie." He created this museum to share his love for old vehicles and transport history.
