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A bench in the Shade

The Skye Museum of Island Life is a fascinating open-air museum located in Kilmuir on the Trotternish Peninsula of the Isle of Skye, Scotland. It preserves and showcases traditional Highland crofting life from the 19th and early 20th centuries, offering an authentic glimpse into a way of life that was rapidly disappearing.Opened in 1965, the museum features a collection of historic thatched cottages (typically around seven or eight buildings) reconstructed or preserved as an old township. Each cottage represents different aspects of island life, including:A traditional croft house
A byre (cow shed)
A blacksmith's forge (smithy)
A weaver's house
A stable
A post office or shop
A ceilidh house (for gatherings and storytelling)

HBM and a great week to all!
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64 comments

Mikus said:

Solche Freilichtmuseen bieten einen prima Einblick auf das Leben in vergangener Zeit. Sehr schön gezeigt und mit interessanter Info. HBM und eine schönen Wochenbeginn, Roger.
7 days ago ( translate )

Pam J said:

A LIFE THAT WAS ALWAYS WELL LIVED
6 days ago

tiabunna said:

A place I remember, beautifully shown in your image, Roger. HBM and have a good week.
6 days ago

LotharW said:

Danke für die Info! HBM und einen guten Wochenstart, Roger.
6 days ago ( translate )

Kawasirius said:

Un emplacement original pour ce banc. Joli partage avec ces constructions toutes aussi originales et belles.
Bonne semaine, Roger, HBM!
6 days ago ( translate )

jyryk58 said:

Interesting... :-)
6 days ago ( translate )

Adele said:

Open air museums like this teach us a lot about everyday life in the past,
These cottages look so well preserved and your picture is really beautiful, Roger.
HBM
6 days ago

Heide said:

Eine sehr schöne Aufnahme.
Interessant das zu sehen und davon zu lesen.
HBM und eine angenehme Woche, Roger.
6 days ago ( translate )

Amelia said:

A great way to remind folks to sit down and take it easy and enjoy a slower pace of life. Our only visit to Skye was a week of fog and rain, so I like to look at photos of a place I've never seen. ;-)
HBM, Roger
6 days ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Fascinating buildings; thank you for the info.
hBM
6 days ago

Edna Edenkoben said:

Perfect in the summer :-)
HBM and have a great week, Roger.
6 days ago

David Slater (Spodde… said:

Interesting scene and buildings Roger. HBM and happy new week.
6 days ago ( translate )

Dida From Augsburg said:

A lovely open-air museum!

HBM and a good new week, Roger!
6 days ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle said:

Oh how they lived in the past Roger. Must have been an interesting visit here. well shared.

HBM, enjoy the day. Herb
6 days ago

Karl Hartwig Schütz said:

Excellent shot! HBM.
6 days ago ( translate )