Museums · Scottish Islands
The Kelp Store
The Kelp Store — a museum in scotland-islands, 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
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Kelp Store is a museum located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Kelp Store is a museum located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW17. It is dedicated to the history and significance of kelp harvesting in the region. The museum offers insights into the traditional practices and economic impact of this industry.
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- Coordinates
- 59.3507, -2.8859
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/199687328 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Kelp Store?
- The Kelp Store is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2BU).
- What is The Kelp Store?
- The Kelp Store — a museum in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Kelp Store?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2BU.
- Is The Kelp Store free to visit?
- Yes, The Kelp Store is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Kelp Store?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2BU. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.