Tangwick Haa

Tangwick Haa seen in 2023

Tangwick Haa is an historic house and museum in Esha Ness, Northmavine, Shetland.[1][2][3][4][5] The building has two stories in a rectangular layout and along with the adjacent walled garden is Category B listed.[2]

History

The house was built in the 17th century, circa 1690, for the Cheynes family, who owned land both in Shetland and across Scotland.[1] One of the most prominent members of the family who lived there in early childhood was John Cheyne (1841–1907) who served as a judge. The house is built with thick walls in harling.[3] It was built at a site beside an accessible shingle beach which provided access before the road was built to Northmavine from central Mainland, Shetland.[3]

In 1978 the house was converted into a visitor centre for Northmavine.[3] In 1987 it was converted and opened as a museum.[1]

Collections

19th-century laird's room

The museum contains exhibits on local life as well as a room furnished as a 19th-century laird's room. There are both permanent and temporary exhibitions, as well as a family history record section.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b c Charles Tait (2021). The Shetland Guide Book. Charles Tait. p. 199. ISBN 978-1-909036-01-7.
  2. ^ a b Historic Environment Scotland. "TANGWICK, HAA OF TANGWICK, INCLUDING WALLED GARDEN (Category B Listed Building) (LB18690)". Retrieved 29 April 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d Historic Environment Scotland. "Lairds House (17th Century), Museum (20th Century) (493)". Canmore. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
  4. ^ "Tangwick Haa Museum". Shetland.org. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Tangwick Haa Museum". Visit Scotland. Retrieved 29 April 2023.

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