Museums · Scottish Islands
Kirbuster Farm Museum
Kirbuster Farm Museum — Museum in Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Kirbuster Farm Museum is a museum in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1987. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Part of Orkney Museums. Address: KW17 2LR. Wikidata describes it as: "Museum in Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 59.1097°, -3.2542°.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 08/12/1971 Supplementary Information Updated 19/12/2019 Local Authority Orkney Islands Planning Authority Orkney Islands Parish Birsay And Harray NGR HY 28281 25439 Coordinates 328281, 1025439 — Farmhouse of old type consisting of a Fire-room with Sellar at E. end and addition (dated 1723) at W. 1 storey. Flagstone. Flagged roof with vent. Lean-to pantry on N. side. Interior retains several original features including fire-back, neuks for bed and peat, and flagged floor. Marriage lintel (upside down) with date and initials 'I.S./K.N.' at addition Long BYRE freestanding to S. Roofless STABLE AND BARN at E. with piggery, smiddy and kiln. — Very well known example of traditional Orkney house. Belonged to Spences from 18th cent. Occupied until recently.
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Official information
Kirbuster Farm Museum is a historical site showcasing a traditional 'Firehoose' from 1595, featuring a central hearth and original household items. Visitors can explore the Victorian gardens, an implement shed with farming memorabilia, and enjoy outdoor activities like putting and the Trowie Trail.
Place summary
Kirbuster Farm Museum is a modern museum located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW17. Established in 1987, it is a category B listed building that showcases the agricultural history and traditional farming practices of Orkney.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1097, -3.2542
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Phone
- 01856 771268
- Established
- 1987
- Opening
- Mon to Sat: 10:30am–5:00pm (closed between 1:00pm and 2:00pm); Sun: 1:00pm–5:00pm; closed for winter
- Official site
- www.orkneymuseums.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2408607 (CC0)
- commons: Kirbuster Farm Museum 20110528 kiln.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirbuster Farm Museum?
- Kirbuster Farm Museum is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2LR).
- What is Kirbuster Farm Museum?
- Kirbuster Farm Museum — Museum in Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kirbuster Farm Museum?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2LR.
- When was Kirbuster Farm Museum built?
- Built or established in 1987.
- Is Kirbuster Farm Museum a listed building?
- Kirbuster Farm Museum is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Kirbuster Farm Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Kirbuster Farm Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirbuster Farm Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2LR. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.