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Newhaven Heritage Museum
Address: Pier Place, Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh, EH6 4LPTel: 0131 551 4165
The small village of Newhaven lies a couple of miles north of Edinburgh on the Firth of Forth. The village has a strong Naval and fishing background, which dates back over many centuries. In 1507-11, the naval dockyard at Newhaven built the Great Michael, the mightiest ship of its time.
The Newhaven Heritage museum is situated beside Newhaven Harbour beside the old fish market. The fish market was split into 3 sections in 1994 and now comprises of the fish market that is still operational, The Newhaven Heritage Museum and a splendid Harry Ramsden Fish Restaurant.
The museum contains such items as old photographs, which catch the nostalgia of the place and even fishwives costumes for the children to dress up in. Historical objects, documents and a video of the history of Newhaven are other things that you can see in the museum.
The museum is well supported by the local history group who have donated many items within the museum. They are also available to answer any questions you have about Newhaven and its past.
The museum is open from 12 noon until 4.45pm every day and admission is free. To reach Newhaven from the city centre, take Lothian Bus services 10, 11 and 16 from Princes Street heading East or service 7 from the Bridges heading North.
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