A living museum done right! Worth the drive up from Portree along the coast. Plus Hairy Coos
Skye Museum of Island Life的点评
点评:Our visit to the Museum of Island Life on the Isle of Skye was a truly enchanting step back in time! This charming open-air museum offers an authentic glimpse into traditional Highland life, and it completely exceeded our expectations.
The museum consists of a collection of beautifully preserved thatched cottages that showcase how crofters lived on Skye over 100 years ago. Walking through these blackhouses, we could see the original furnishings, tools, and everyday items that tell the story of a simpler but incredibly resilient way of life. The attention to detail in preserving these structures is remarkable, and you can really feel the history in every corner.
One of the absolute highlights of our visit was meeting the adorable Highland cows (the famous "hairy coos") grazing nearby! These gentle giants are actually bullies 🐮 with their long, shaggy coats and sweet expressions were an absolute delight to photograph. Getting up close to these iconic Scottish animals was a magical experience and added such a special touch to our museum visit. They're just as friendly and photogenic as we'd hoped!
The museum's setting is simply stunning, with views across to the Outer Hebrides and the beautiful Skye landscape all around. The peaceful atmosphere and the sound of the wind through the grass transport you to another era entirely.
The staff and volunteers were wonderfully knowledgeable and passionate about sharing the island's heritage. They were happy to answer questions and share stories about life in the old crofting communities.
Allow at least an hour to fully explore and soak in the atmosphere. Highly recommend!
翻译:我们参观了斯凯岛的岛屿生活博物馆,仿佛回到了过去,令人陶醉!这座迷人的露天博物馆让我们真实地了解了传统的高地生活,完全超出了我们的预期。
博物馆内有一系列保存完好的茅草屋,展现了100多年前斯凯岛佃农的生活方式。漫步在这些黑屋中,我们可以看到原始的家具、工具和日常用品,它们讲述着一种简单却坚韧的生活方式。这些建筑在细节上的保护令人叹为观止,每个角落都能感受到历史的痕迹。
我们此次参观的一大亮点是遇到了可爱的高地牛(也就是著名的“毛茸茸的咕咕叫”)在附近吃草!这些温顺的“巨兽”其实是恶霸🐮,它们长着蓬松的长毛,表情甜美,拍照绝对是一种享受。近距离接触这些标志性的苏格兰动物是一次神奇的体验,为我们的博物馆之旅增添了特别的色彩。他们和我们期望的一样友好,而且上镜率很高!
博物馆的环境令人叹为观止,可以远眺外赫布里底群岛和美丽的斯凯岛。宁静的氛围和风吹过草丛的声音,仿佛将你带入了另一个时代。
工作人员和志愿者知识渊博,热情地分享着岛上的文化遗产。他们很乐意解答问题,并分享古老农耕社区的生活故事。
至少留出一个小时来充分探索和感受这里的氛围。强烈推荐!