Scalloway Museum

Scalloway Museum in 2022

Scalloway Museum is a local museum in Scalloway, Shetland. ^{[1] [2] [3]} The museum has collections that cover the history of the Shetland Islands as well as historical subjects such as the Shetland bus operations. ^{[2] [3] [4]} The museum also holds local historical records. ^[5] The museum is located in the centre of Scalloway. ^[3]

History

The museum began in 1985 under the direction of the local Scalloway History Group. ^[2] Between 2007 and 2011, an abandoned woollen mill adjacent to Scalloway Castle was restored and converted to house the museum to a plan by Richard Gibson Architects. ^[6] In 2012, the museum reopened in the former mill with an official opening ceremony by Jens Stoltenberg, the Prime Minister of Norway. ^{[1] [2] [6]}

References

1. Charles Tait (2021). The Shetland Guide Book. Charles Tait. p. 145. ISBN   978-1-909036-01-7.
2. "Scalloway Museum". ArtUK. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
3. "Scalloway Museum". Shetland.org. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
4. Roger Chisholm (12 July 2017). Don't Look Down. Scotland Street Press. ISBN   978-1-910895-23-8.
5. Chris Paton (30 April 2020). Tracing Your Scottish Family History on the Internet: A Guide for Family Historians. Pen and Sword Family History. p. 147. ISBN   978-1-5267-6841-4.
6. "Scalloway Museum". Gibson Architects. Retrieved 29 April 2023.

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