Situated in a wonderful collection of historic buildings on the harbour of a small and beautiful fishing port, we are a charitable trust which has become a national institution with an international reputation.
Our principal aim, in all of our efforts with regard to the displays in our extensive museum and our many educational and research activities, is to excite informed interest in the development of the Scottish commercial fishing industry among people of all ages in and beyond Scotland. The core story that we have to tell is the history of how, through a constant process of innovation, the Scottish fisheries became such an important part of the lives of so many Scots.
Our collections are truly inspiring. They permit us to exhibit wonderful examples of historic fishing boats and gear. They help us to illustrate the geography and social structures of our fishing communities. They allow us to honour their ways of life, skills, customs, dress, creativity and resilience, and to improve understanding of the various external circumstances, environmental, technological, political and commercial, which had and still continue to have such an impact upon them.
We take seriously the responsibilities that come with our belonging to a very special section of Scottish society, to men and women who, over the centuries, have faced both natural and man-made adversity and yet maintained a proud tradition and a distinct, but open, culture. In celebrating their achievements, we are proud to welcome all of our visitors, young and old, to an experience that will be both highly entertaining and informative.
Museum Accessibility
Museum Access Statement
Museum Access Statement giving full details and illustrations of access outside and within the museum, or see the summaries below.
Museum Accessibility
There is ramp access at the main entrance where the Shop and the Tammy Norie Tearoom are situated. The Museum itself, apart from the Fisherman’s Cottage, is fully ramped throughout. The Fisherman’s Cottage which is accessed by a stair from the Courtyard, can still be viewed from within the Museum from the Days of Steam Gallery by means of a viewing window and viewing mirror system. A disabled toilet is situated at the main entrance and accessed via the shop. There are baby changing facilities within the Museum. Please see the Museum floorplan for information on the layout of the Museum galleries and facilities.
Parking
Directly opposite the Museum entrance is a public pay and display car park offering both coach (4 bays) and car parking spaces, including 2 disabled bays.
A further pay and display car park is situated in Shore Street 150 yards west of the Museum with car and motorcycle bays and a further 2 disabled bays. Both car parks are pay and display from April to September and are Free during the Winter months. There is no charge for blue badge holders.
Public transport
There are bus stops directly outside the Museum on both sides of the road.
See Car Parks and Bus Stops for a street view of the parking and public transport facilities near the museum.
