Museum
National Museum of Rural Life
14 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Clare
November 1, 2021
Uncover Scotland's unique rural history and meet the animals on the farm. In the museum, learn about the land, people and ways of working that have shaped Scotland's rural history, and discover Scotland's largest collection of tractors, combine harvesters and other farming machinery. Just a short walk or tractor-trailer ride from the museum is the working farm, home to Ayrshire, Aberdeen Angus and Highland cattle, Tamworth pigs, sheep, hens and Clydesdale horses. Visit the Georgian farmhouse, with rooms decorated as they would have been in the 1950s, and explore the bothy, outbuildings and kitchen garden. Round off your visit with a stop at the onsite cafe,
Uncover Scotland's unique rural history and meet the animals on the farm. In the museum, learn about the land, people and ways of working that have shaped Scotland's rural history, and discover Scotland's largest collection of tractors, combine harvesters and other farming machinery. Just a short wa…
Hilary
June 27, 2015
Fascinating displays, see round the original farmhouse.
Una
June 17, 2018
Watersports. Children's play area. Gracie's coffee shop!
Helen
August 30, 2021
museum of agriculture in Scotland including tractor ride to a working farm on site.
Julie
June 28, 2014
Great place for kids. See the 1950s farmhouse and watch the cows being milked.
Unique things to do nearby
Location
East Kilbride, Scotland