Blairs Museum
About This Museum
Tucked away just outside Aberdeen, Blairs Museum feels like stepping into a secret chapter of Scottish history. For centuries, it has been the guardian of an astonishing collection tied to Scotland's Catholic heritage, preserving everything from sacred relics to personal belongings of Mary, Queen of Scots. Wandering its rooms, you're surrounded by poignant portraits of exiled Scottish royals and intricate medieval manuscripts that seem to whisper their stories. The atmosphere is wonderfully hushed and intimate, more like a treasured family archive than a formal institution.
Collection Highlights
The haunting memorial portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, woven from her own clothes after her execution; a stunning set of 15th-century Flemish embroidered altar hangings; and the Blairs Memorial, a poignant collection of portraits depicting the 'King over the Water' and his Jacobite heirs.
Visitor Information
Heads up that it's temporarily closed at the moment—definitely check their website for updates before planning your trip to its location on South Deeside Road.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a beautiful, serene stone building that was originally a seminary, it has the dignified and peaceful feel of a historic religious house.
Contact & Location
Address: Blairs Museum, B9077, Riverside of Blairs, Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Alba / Scotland, AB12 5YQ, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1224 863767
Website: Visit Website
