The best museums EST

It was on board the gigantic three-masted ship named RRS Discovery that Captain Robert Falcon Scott went to discover the South Pole in 1901. The mastodon was built in Dundee and was then the first ship to be equipped with 1,800 horsepower in a triple-explosion engine to split the Antarctic ice. Now you can discover her and her crew's exciting adventure at Discovery Point, on the city's docks, and visit the ship from top to bottom. The museum area reveals all the secrets of this great human adventure.

The Museum of the famous Scottish University is dedicated to the prestigious institution and its powerful heritage. There are three areas to visit: Wardlaw Museum (exhibition on the history of the university), Bell Pettigrew (natural sciences) and the Collection Centre where many valuable objects accumulated over the centuries are on display, such as 15th century ceremonial sceptres, a 16th century astrolabe, an 18th century telescope and many others.

This lighthouse museum at Kinnaird Head will capture the hearts of lighthouse lovers and absolute neophytes alike. This is Scotland's first lighthouse (built in 1789) and is adjacent to a 450 year old castle. Its location in an exceptional and atypical place, the special life of the keepers whose history has been told here, the engineering developed to save lives, the largest collection of lenses in the world, the tea room in the lighthouse, all play in its favour...

The V&A Dundee finally opened its doors on September 15, 2018. Designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kum, the building blends seamlessly into the cityscape and is not unlike the cliffs of the East End. The museum showcases the best of Scottish design, from fashion to furniture to architecture, in its diverse "Scottish design" gallery. It includes a reproduction of a room designed by the interior designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Temporary exhibitions complete the offer and the space.

7 km east of Dundee, in the Broughty Ferry district, is this 16th century tower that dominates the surroundings. It was built to guard the entrance to the Tay River and now houses an exhibition on the local history and that of its people, as well as the flora and fauna of the area. The whaling industry of the town is particularly well covered. The castle offers a magnificent view of the river. Make the most of your visit by taking a walk on the beach and along the esplanade of Broughty Ferry.

Scotland's oldest independent museum, the Museum offers a diverse collection, taking visitors on a journey back in time to before the dinosaurs and into the present day. It holds 36,000 items (not all on display), including fish fossils dating back over 450 million years - its fossil collection is recognised as being of national importance - and archaeological finds from prehistory to the Middle Ages. It also has a number of works of art of local and international importance.

This small museum is run by passionate volunteers who are happy to present their superb cars and share their passion. Lovers of cars, especially English models, don't miss this visit. The museum is housed in an old mill. There are parked superb old cars and motorcycles, rare, and very rarely seen in France. Most of them drive and are used for various events such as the famous Goodwood Festival, well known to enthusiasts. At the end of the visit, each visitor notes in the guestbook his favourite vehicle.

Marischal College, founded in 1593 and the second University of Aberdeen, and King's College, founded in 1495, merged in 1860 to form the Modern University of Aberdeen. Construction of the present Marischal College building began in the 1830s and was completed in 1906. It is the second largest granite building in the world. Teaching and research now falls within the domain of the Foresterhill and King's College campuses. The Marischal College building is leased to Aberdeen City Council, where it has been the seat since 2009.

This charming little museum will attract all those interested in the history of Aberdeen. Just a short walk from the town's harbour, the visit tells the story of its connection with the sea and more particularly the development of the oil industry off the coast of Aberdeenshire. The oil industry is a huge generator of activity for the whole region, employing a large proportion of the local population and affecting almost everyone from near and far. The replica of an offshore platform is particularly impressive. The interactive content is particularly instructive.

Here are delivered 200 years of history about the "best regiment in the world", in the words of Sir Winston Churchill. The Gordon Highlanders have fought on all fronts of contemporary history, from the Napoleonic Wars to the present day. Interactive maps, reproductions, films, photographs, uniforms and weapons are on hand to bear witness. You have to get out of the city, but the visit is worth the detour, especially if you are passionate about military history.

This huge space dedicated to contemporary art is one of the great pride of the city. On five floors, it offers two exhibition galleries, but also two cinemas and a very trendy café. Many of today's British artists are represented here, as well as some international names. It is one of the cultural lungs of Dundee and will delight all lovers of innovation and creativity. Don't forget to check out the website for the latest news about the venue, which boasts a programme that is as eclectic as it is dense.

Located in the Balhousie Castle, this is the museum of the Black Watch Regiment. Weapons, uniforms, medals, paintings, photographs, notebooks: the very complete collection plunges into the history of this military corps. Founded in 1725, it has been involved in every war and conflict since its creation. The visit breaks down into seven major chronological periods and ends with the current deployments of the Black Watch. History buffs will enjoy both the exhibition and its setting.

This Victorian manor house in the middle of Kinburn Park is home to the local St Andrews City Museum, which tells the story of its history and heritage over time. Its religious and academic development is recounted here, alongside its world-renowned sporting excellence in golf. Temporary exhibitions are held regularly in the Kinburn Gallery. There are also lectures, concerts and workshops for children. The museum has its own café, a very pleasant place where you can eat at good value for money.

Some would have been offended if St Andrews had not had a museum dedicated to its star sport. It reopened in 2015, at the 144th Open, after some work. More than 500 years of history are told and there is the largest collection of objects related to the discipline in Europe. Clubs, balls, trophies, medals, decorative arts, films, photographs and archives follow one another to reveal all the secrets of golf, to the layman and the unconditional. There is also a brand new café on site.

Created in 1967, this museum has become a must-see site for history lovers from all over the world. It deals with the life of this small port and even more, it evokes Scottish fishing in a broad way. Examples of boats are exhibited, but also old fishing systems and gear. Fishing communities are honoured through retrospectives on their lifestyles, but also the technical, social and environmental aspects of their separate profession.

This museum presents over 100 years of aviation history. Montrose Airfield, Britain's first operational military station, is now a museum that tells the story of the men and women who served in the Air Force. It traces the origins of aviation, documents life at Montrose in the last century and features a life-size replica of the B.E.2 aircraft flown by the^2nd Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps at the outbreak of the First World War.

Find out how barrels are made. Essential to the maturation of whisky, their manufacture is the fruit of an ancestral know-how, transmitted from generation to generation by passionate craftsmen. You will be plunged into this world through a cinematic audio-visual presentation, followed by a visit to an exhibition gallery where you can see coopers at work. A perfect visit to complete a distillery tour! Don't miss the coffee shop.

This place does double duty. It is the starting point for walks and hikes in one of Aberdeenshire's most beautiful and well-known natural areas. From the summit of Oxen Craig (528m) or Mither Tap, to the trails through the beautiful forest of the Grampian Mountain Range. In the Visitor Centre you will find leaflets on possible tours and a permanent exhibition on the heritage of the area: how the hills were transformed, their flora and fauna, forestry..

The Garioch Heritage Centre was established in October 2017. It brings together and exhibits the collections of the Garioch Heritage Society which, since 1987, has been researching the history of the region and collecting objects from the past, bearing witness to the professional and domestic life of the past. The museum tells the story of life in this region of Scotland from the early 20th century to the present day: life in a locomotive assembly and manufacturing workshop, on a dairy farm, the trades specific to the region, all under the watchful eye of a 20-tonne crane.

This transportation museum will delight enthusiasts of any motor vehicle! The exhibits have a permanent collection, with some iconic pieces, and collections that change every year. Among the highlights are a 1905 Sentinel steam car, a snowplow made from a World War II American tank, a Rover SD1 used by the local police, a steam tricycle built between 1895 and 1897 by an enthusiast..