Tolbooth Museum, Stonehaven

The Harbour
Stonehaven
AB39 2JU

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Visit Stonehaven's oldest building - the Earl Marischal's 16th - century storehouse which served as the County Tolbooth of Kincardineshire from 1600-1767 to discover:

• Why Episcopal priests were imprisoned here in 1748
• Stonehaven's links with the sea
• Local bygones
• Local history displays.

Opening Hours 2008 - Free admission
22nd March - 22nd September, Wed - Mon 1.30 - 4.30. CLOSED Tues.

Access

Parking: car park behind building.

Access: partial access to wheelchair users: two front rooms accessible, the other room visible from top of steps (note that building has cobbled floor).

Exhibitions -

Woodview Heritage Project

The Woodview Heritage Project was a joint Heritage and Social Work initiative, and was officially launched by Fiona Kennedy in Jan 2006. The first part of the scheme which involved local adults with special needs was to put together a huge patchwork quilt, with each part illustrating a different aspect of the areas culture and heritage. The second part of the scheme produced an exhibition on some of the Mearns' famous people. Robert Burns, whose family came from the area, and Robert Thomson, the inventor of the pneumatic tyre, are both covered.

Replicas of the Scottish Crown Jewels which were 'spirited' away from Dunnottar Castle during Oliver Cromwells siege of the castle which were also made during the project are also on display.

For special access or details phone 01771 622 807