{"id":19628,"date":"2020-01-24T17:53:43","date_gmt":"2020-01-24T15:53:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=19628"},"modified":"2024-12-25T18:43:54","modified_gmt":"2024-12-25T16:43:54","slug":"scalloway-museum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/scalloway-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"Scalloway Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scalloway Museum<\/strong> is located in <strong>Scalloway<\/strong>, a village on the <strong>west coast of the Shetland Islands<\/strong>, Scotland. The museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich <strong>cultural, maritime<\/strong>, and <strong>historical heritage<\/strong> of the Shetland Islands, with particular emphasis on <strong>Scalloway\u2019s maritime history<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scalloway Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"section-info-text\"><span class=\"widget-pane-link\" role=\"text\">Castle Street <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"section-info-text\"><span class=\"widget-pane-link\" role=\"text\">Scalloway<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"section-info-text\"><span class=\"widget-pane-link\" role=\"text\">Shetland ZE1 0TP<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/2015\/05\/30\/united-kingdom\/\">United Kingdom<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scallowaymuseum.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.scallowaymuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scallowaymuseum.org\/get-in-touch.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"section-info-text\"><span class=\"widget-pane-link\" role=\"text\">+44 1595 880734<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">20th April 2020- 4th Oct 2020<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monday &#8211; Saturday 10:00 &#8211; 16:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunday 14:00 &#8211; 16:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d302411.20917690906!2d-1.6058611961948515!3d60.136173890327264!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x489e8dbcc9684979%3A0xdb5513495c294d9a!2sScalloway%20Castle!5e0!3m2!1snl!2snl!4v1579879123050!5m2!1snl!2snl\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aircraft collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/scalloway-museum\/smith-parasol-monoplane\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-19631\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"135\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Smith-Parasol-Monoplane-240x135.jpg\" alt=\"Smith Parasol Monoplane, Scalloway Museum Scalloway, Shetland Islands, UK\" class=\"wp-image-19631\" 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rel=\"attachment wp-att-19636\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"135\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Smith-Parasol-Monoplane-6-240x135.jpg\" alt=\"Smith Parasol Monoplane, Scalloway Museum Scalloway, Shetland Islands, UK\" class=\"wp-image-19636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Smith-Parasol-Monoplane-6-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Smith-Parasol-Monoplane-6-420x236.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Smith-Parasol-Monoplane-6-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Smith-Parasol-Monoplane-6-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Smith-Parasol-Monoplane-6-777x437.jpg 777w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Smith-Parasol-Monoplane-6-180x101.jpg 180w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Smith-Parasol-Monoplane-6-260x146.jpg 260w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Smith-Parasol-Monoplane-6-373x210.jpg 373w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Smith-Parasol-Monoplane-6-120x67.jpg 120w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Smith-Parasol-Monoplane-6.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Built by James Smith (AKA Jim o&#8217;Berry). Flew briefly in 1955.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview <strong>Scalloway Museum<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Scalloway, Shetland Islands, Scotland.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Significance:<\/strong> The museum highlights the significant role that <strong>Scalloway<\/strong> played in the <strong>Shetland Islands\u2019 history<\/strong>, especially in the context of the <strong>Second World War<\/strong>, <strong>fishing industry<\/strong>, and <strong>local heritage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Established:<\/strong> The museum opened in <strong>1992<\/strong> and has since become a valuable resource for visitors interested in learning more about Shetland\u2019s past.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Exhibits and Highlights:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Scalloway&#8217;s Role in World War II:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scalloway played a crucial role during <strong>World War II<\/strong> as a <strong>base for the Shetland Bus<\/strong>, a network of fishing boats used by <strong>Norwegian resistance fighters<\/strong> and the <strong>Royal Navy<\/strong> to smuggle people and supplies between the Shetland Islands and Nazi-occupied Norway.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The museum has an <strong>exhibition dedicated to the Shetland Bus operation<\/strong>, detailing the history of the courageous operations that took place in the region.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visitors can view <strong>artifacts, photos<\/strong>, and <strong>personal stories<\/strong> related to this pivotal period, honoring the bravery of those involved in the <strong>Norwegian resistance<\/strong> and the collaboration between the Shetlanders and the Norwegian sailors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. The Shetland Bus Memorial:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A key feature of the museum is its connection to the <strong>Shetland Bus Memorial<\/strong>. The memorial honors the individuals involved in the Shetland Bus operation and commemorates the role of the <strong>Shetland Islands<\/strong> as a launch point for many secret missions during WWII.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The museum offers insight into the operation of these boats, which made dangerous trips to Norway, bringing much-needed supplies and evacuating refugees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Maritime History and Local Heritage:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Scalloway Museum<\/strong> showcases the <strong>maritime history<\/strong> of the region, including its <strong>fishing industry<\/strong> and the important role of the <strong>sea<\/strong> in the lives of local people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are exhibits that cover the traditional <strong>boatbuilding<\/strong> and <strong>fishing techniques<\/strong> that have been used for centuries in Shetland.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The museum highlights Shetland\u2019s connection to <strong>whaling<\/strong>, <strong>herring fisheries<\/strong>, and <strong>the construction of fishing boats<\/strong>, which were vital to the local economy and way of life for generations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Local History and Culture:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Scalloway Museum<\/strong> has exhibits about the <strong>everyday lives<\/strong> of the people of <strong>Scalloway<\/strong> and the Shetland Islands, including displays on local <strong>crafts<\/strong>, <strong>dress<\/strong>, and <strong>traditions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are sections that delve into the history of <strong>Scalloway Castle<\/strong>, a significant historical site built by <strong>Patrick Stewart, Earl of Orkney<\/strong>, in the early 1600s. The castle is located in Scalloway and played an important role in the region\u2019s past.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. The Fishing Industry:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scalloway\u2019s history as a key port for the <strong>Shetland fishing fleet<\/strong> is another focal point. The museum displays various tools, models of ships, and the equipment used by fishermen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a section on the <strong>Shetland fisheries<\/strong>, which have long been the backbone of the island\u2019s economy, providing resources such as <strong>herring<\/strong>, <strong>cod<\/strong>, and <strong>shellfish<\/strong> to local markets and beyond.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Photography and Artifacts:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum houses an extensive collection of <strong>photographs<\/strong>, <strong>artifacts<\/strong>, and <strong>memorabilia<\/strong> that document the history of Scalloway and the Shetland Islands. These items help bring the local history to life, showcasing the unique cultural and historical events that have shaped the area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Visitor Information:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Opening Times:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum typically opens <strong>seasonally<\/strong> from <strong>April to October<\/strong>, but it\u2019s always advisable to check with the museum directly for specific opening dates and times, especially during the winter months or on public holidays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Admission Fees:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There is a small <strong>admission fee<\/strong> to visit the museum, which helps with the upkeep of the exhibits and the conservation of historical items. Discounts may be available for children, seniors, and groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Facilities:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Parking:<\/strong> Parking is available for visitors, typically close to the museum entrance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gift Shop:<\/strong> The museum has a gift shop where visitors can purchase books, postcards, and locally-made crafts related to the Shetland Islands and the museum&#8217;s exhibits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accessibility:<\/strong> The museum is generally accessible, but it&#8217;s a good idea to check ahead for specific needs regarding mobility access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Significance:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scalloway Museum serves as an important institution for understanding the history of the <strong>Shetland Islands<\/strong> and its people. By preserving and sharing the stories of <strong>maritime heritage<\/strong>, the <strong>Shetland Bus<\/strong>, and the <strong>local way of life<\/strong>, the museum plays a key role in ensuring the history of this unique part of Scotland is not forgotten. Its focus on WWII, fishing history, and local traditions offers visitors a chance to connect with the past in a meaningful way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Would you like more details about specific exhibits, upcoming events, or any special tours at the museum?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photos Meeuw Korbijn<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scalloway Museum is located in Scalloway, a village on the west coast of the Shetland Islands, Scotland. 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