Scalloway Museum Explained

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 Gibson architects.^[6] In 2012, the museum reopened in the former mill with an official opening ceremony by the Prime Minister of Norway Jens Stoltenberg.^{[2] [6] [1]}

References

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Notes and References

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