Hugh Miller Museum and Birthplace Cottage
Hugh Miller Museum and Birthplace Cottage
Hugh Miller Museum and Birthplace Cottage
4.5
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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4.5
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Sarah F
12 contributions
June 2024 • Couples
Fantastic and informative Fossil Walk led by James from the Museum. Recommended for any geology enthusiasts and James was so knowledgeable, friendly and fun. Would imagine children would also enjoy this as you get to hunt for the rocks that contain the fossilised fish. Great way to explore the beach and find out about the work of Hugh Miller.
Written 24 June 2024
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Jane A
Mallow, Ireland301 contributions
Aug 2013 • Couples
I wasn't sure how much we'd enjoy a museum devoted to one man about whom we knew almost nothing, but we had a delightful visit. Hugh Miller was such an energetic and lively-minded, if comlex, man that his life touched on many issues of the day - social and religious as well as his burning interests in geology and education. The litle museum's exhibits were well presented and we thought would have been very child-friendly, and the pictureque cottage where he was born gave a real sense of what life was like in Cromarty at the beginning of the 19th century. We felt that we'd learnt a lot when we left - and I've since bought one of his books, which must be a tribute to the museum!
Written 8 September 2013
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mgostwick
Cromarty, UK9 contributions
July 2015 • Couples
Here is the opportunity to rediscover a forgotten local hero, Hugh Miller, one of Scotland's greatest geologists and writers. The two buildings take you on a journey through 19th Century Cromarty and Scotland through Miller's eyes, via his fossils and his writings.
Written 13 August 2015
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otterr
London40 contributions
Aug 2012 • Family
Friendly helpful staff. Learn about the life and times of Hugh Miller geologist, naturalist and social reformer. Not great for kids though.
Written 22 August 2012
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slcgal
Salt Lake City, UT104 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
Lots of history here and he was a very interesting man. Go to the museum and then to the house. You can up close the thatched roof.
Written 29 May 2018
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Connie R
37 contributions
July 2016 • Friends
Hugh Miller was an amazing man, a truly Renaissance man. This museum examines his work in geology and paleontology. With lots of displays and things you can touch. A short, tragic life of a genius. A man who was ahead of his time.
Written 9 August 2016
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plaistowboy
Buxton, UK342 contributions
The house is similar to many others you can visit on the highland and the geological exhibit is average at best. Visited with my national trust membership but would not have paid for this experience.
Written 13 August 2014
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Alfred B
Norfolk, UK71 contributions
June 2014 • Couples
The story of Miller's life and work is wonderfully presented with just the right amount of detail for non-experts like myself. The house and cottage are in excellent condition and the gardens are a delight. Nice staff, too.
Written 18 June 2014
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behappy222
Oxfordshire, UK278 contributions
Oct 2013 • Friends
On our first trip to cromarty the museum and house weren't open and so we made a special trip back and we weren't disappointed. Now in the care of the national trust it was a delight and pleasure to spend an hour or so learning more about the man. His story is really well told and the exhibits well laid out, you can almost feel his presence. Do opt for the audio guide for the second part of the visit, to the cottage he was born in. One final bit of praise for the two delightful ladies who were on duty and made us feel most welcome. A must see if you are in cromarty.
Written 25 October 2013
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Aintree9
Beverley, UK35 contributions
June 2013 • Couples
No guide but the lady on reception gave us a full background on what to expect . Displays were well written up and a small garden had been developed as a showpiece linking onto Hugh Miller's life history.
Written 29 June 2013
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