Name: SLATE ISLANDS HERITAGE CENTRE
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Museums and galleries

Local museum telling the story of the Slate Islands - Isle of Seil, Easdale Island, the Isle of Luing, and Belnahua. It houses a collection of photographs, artefacts and genealogical records related to the social and industrial life of the Slate Islands, especially the people engaged in the former slate industry, from the 18th - 20th century. There is also a Folk Museum on the nearby island of Easdale.

Region/Nation

Scotland

Location/Address

13A
Ellenabeich

County

Argyll

Post Code

PA34 4RQ

Main Historic Period

Victorian

Link to featured article

Atlantic Bridge

Useful Website Address

Slate Islands Heritage website

Primary Management

Other

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What do people say

h morris on Caerlaverock CastleJust visited the castle and we were curious about the somewhat incongruous house inside.. came across this great explanation and were amazed to found out how old the lodge is. Thank you for a very informative article
marmeladegypsy on Along the seafront at PortsmouthRick and I had thought about training to Portsmouth en route to London to check it out but then opted not to. Now I'm thinking we might have made a mistake, but it gives us something new to add to the "next time" list. It really does have a fascinating
hilarymb on Along the seafront at PortsmouthHi Mike - this is brilliant - thank you so much for such a thorough take on Portsmouth - I've always wanted to visit ... and definitely need a few days there - to take it all in. As kids we did go to Hayling Island ... but I don't
CherryPie on Along the seafront at PortsmouthI have been to the Naval Base on several occasions but I have never had enough time to visit Portsmouth Town. You have shown me what I have missed.
Darlene on Along the seafront at PortsmouthWhat a wonderful comprehensive post on your hometown. We visited once many years ago. I recall the castle and my eight year old daughter liked it. We also took a ferry to The Isle of Wight a few years later. It would be worth exploring in more detail, based on
April Munday on Along the seafront at PortsmouthThank you.
grandmisadventures on Along the seafront at PortsmouthHow fun to see your hometown! What a great place for a walk :)
travelling_han on Along the seafront at PortsmouthWhat a lovely post Mike, I have only ever been to Portsmouth to get the ferry to the Isle of Wight for a holiday. I really must stop and explore it one of these days :-)
notesoflifeuk on Along the seafront at PortsmouthI've never been, but I would love to visit sometime.
Andy on Along the seafront at PortsmouthSuch an informative piece Mike, and clearly a place so close to your heart. I must have visited as a child as I do have a clear recollection of walking around the HMS Victory, or maybe it was a replica. And I have a very clear visual memory of seeing

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