They are about to relocate to a place nearer town. The one at the moment is quite hidden, you need a car to get there, bit it's in beautiful surroundings with stunning scenery. There's a little coffee corner, selling filter coffee, and a little fridge with small ice creams. There's all the interesting items like old household packagings from cereals, cigars, milk bottles, washing powders, etc.. Aldo a cabinet with the Brora GP medical devices. Such a lovely thing to see, the doctor who knew everyone. There was also a presentation with the midwife who used to go around on her bicycle, and delivered all the babies, and those babies still alive and retired now. Also telling of the coal and electricity from many years ago. And mannequins dressed in the old clothing. Also selling books and gifts and children's toy gifts. There's a little corner for children to play in and colour in pictures of dinosaurs and wolves, etc.. Look out for the latest find. A Wolf unearthed. 2,000 years old. Buried in peat, teeth, bones and fur...
Read moreDropped by after seeing the signs on the main road. Met a really passionate about heritage man not actually from Scotland. He was a delight because he was so keen on the history of the area and I really wish my history teacher had been so interesting to listen to. He bounced out from behind the desk to show us round briefly giving an appraisal of each area. He was great at answering questions and told us not just about the history but also places to visit now. We followed his recommendations and ended up having a really lovely day. The items in the museum are well presented and done with models and real artefacts. The coal mine area has been darkened in a way that gives a coal mine feel. The small entry price was well worth the visit. There is a little cafe section and you can get locally made...
Read moreWe had a lovely visit midweek. Lots of interesting artifacts and displays. Just about every stage of Broar’s life represented. So interesting that many local leading families still own shops and business. The way the walls were decorated to represent coal mines was extremely effective. It was well signed from the village, free parking and entrance and a very enthusiastic and knowledgable young man on duty to explain things to us. So good that he had such knowledge and pride for his local area....
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