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Isle of Arran Heritage Museum

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Introduction This evening, I am posting information on Isle of Arran Heritage Museum near Brodick . Arran is an island located off the coast of S.W.Scotland.  Image of part of museum Information on Isle of Arran Heritage Museum The museum is an excellent facility open March-October each year. Originally the site of a small school, the present group of buildings were a croft (farm) and smiddy (blacksmith), and include a farmhouse, cottage, bothy (small dwelling), milk house, laundry, stable, coach house and harness room. The exhibits reflect the social history, archaeology and geology of the island. Assistance with ancestry research is also available. Facilities at the museum include picnic area, cafe and gift shop. Agricultural Machinery Early Bronze Age (2500 BC- 1500 BC) Cist Burial Grave Blacksmith Blacksmith Genealogy and emigration More Information For more information on Arran, other Scottish islands and sightseeing in Scotland please refer to the Visi...