No. 1 Royal Crescent, dating back to 1174 and built by John Wood, the Younger, is a public "historic house" museum displaying life in one of the great houses of ... read more
Threave House is surrounded by a 607 ha (1,500 acres) estate and 26 ha (64 acres) of gardens. The estate was developed in 1867 by William Gordon, after he had acquired ... read more
Stirling Castle has been before the union with England, one of the most important royal residences of Scotland; Several Kings and Queens have been crowned here, such as ... read more
Pittencrieff House was constructed in 1610 and modified in 1731. In 1903 Andrew Carnegie, (1835 – 1919) the Scottish-American business magnate acquired the ... read more
Tresco Abbey Gardens, have been developed since 1834, when Augustus Smith took up residence on the Isles of Scilly as Lord Proprietor and leaseholder of all the islands. ... read more
Carisbrooke Castle has a long history, having been a military fortress, a Royal prison and a Royal residence. Charles I was imprisoned here and two of his children were ... read more
Brantwood was the home of John Ruskin (1819-1900), the leading art critic, art patron, water-colourist and philanthropist. He lived here from 1872 until 1900. Today the ... read more
Lamb House has been the home of the writer Henry James from 1898 to 1916. Also the authors E. F. Benson and Rumor Godden have lived here. The house was given by the ... read more
Shakespeare's Birthplace is the house where William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) is supposed to have been born and where he spent his childhood. The small museum is ... read more
The Tudor House and Garden has a fascinating history and provides us with rich insight into the lives of people in Southampton over the last 800 years. is home to a range ... read more
Gilbert White's House, a village house, was built in the 18th century by Reverend Gilbert White. He was also a pioneering naturalist and author of 'The Natural ... read more
Sulgrave Manor was built in 1539 by Lawerence Washington, ancestor to George Washington. Some additions were made in the 18th century. Since 1921 it is in the care of the ... read more
Moseley Old Hall is an Elizabethan house where Charles II was hiding from Cromwell's troops, during his escape to France, after the Battle of Worcester in 1651. The ... read more
Fulham Palace is the former country residence of the Bishop's of London, from at leat the 11th century. Today, still owned by the church, is used as a museum and art ... read more
Crystal Palace was the famous iron-plate-glass construction, built for the Great Exhibition in 1851, and designed by Joseph Paxton. Originally located in Hyde Park, it ... read more
The National Museum of Scotland is the result of the merger in 2006 between the former Museum of Scotland and the Royal Scottish Museum, whereas the former neighbouring ... read more
The National Museum of Rural Life, opened in 2001, combines a modern exhibition building, housing the national country life collection, and the historic working farm of ... read more
The Highland Folk Museum, opened in 1195 and located on a 33 ha (80 acres) is an open-air museum showcasing Highland rural life and culture, spanning from the 1700s to the ... read more
The Shetland Museum & Archives is a place where visitors and researchers can explore the fascinating story of Shetland’s heritage and culture in one place, with ... read more
The Museum of Edinburgh, housed in the 16th century Huntly House and one of the iconic and historic buildings on the Royal Mile, is dedicated to Edinburgh's ... read more