the scottish fisheries museum
Fife
Situated in a wonderful collection of historic buildings on the harbour of a
small and beautiful fishing port, we are a charitable trust which has become a
national institution with an international reputation. Reaper & Museum Reaper &
Museum Our principal aim, in all of our efforts with regard to the displays in
our extensive museum and our many educational and research activities, is to
excite informed interest in the development of the Scottish commercial fishing
industry among people of all ages in and beyond Scotland. The core story that we
have to tell is the history of how, through a constant process of innovation,
the Scottish fisheries became such an important part of the lives of so many
Scots. Family Baiting Lines Family Baiting Lines Our collections are truly
inspiring. They permit us to exhibit wonderful examples of historic fishing
boats and gear. They help us to illustrate the geography and social structures
of our fishing communities. They allow us to honour their ways of life, skills,
customs, dress, creativity and resilience, and to improve understanding of the
various external circumstances, environmental, technological, political and
commercial, which had and still continue to have such an impact upon them. We
take seriously the responsibilities that come with our belonging to a very
special section of Scottish society, to men and women who, over the centuries,
have faced both natural and man-made adversity and yet maintained a proud
tradition and a distinct, but open, culture. In celebrating their achievements,
we are proud to welcome all of our visitors, young and old, to an experience
that will be both highly entertaining and informative.
