Tolbooth Museum

From 1st October we are now operating our winter opening hours. Saturday and Sunday only. From 12.30pm to 3.30pm

Posted 03/10/2022 by Liz Ritchie

Tolbooth Museum

A busy month at the museum and our FREE #summeratthecourtyard series of events.

Saturday 21st Aug - The Mearns Singers and the Kilwhang Bellringers do an outdoor concert of traditional fishing and Scottish songs.

Sunday 22nd Aug - a favourite with children young and old. Storytelling with Garry Brindley and his many voices and local magician Angus Mackintosh mesmerising us with his magic tricks.

Sunday 28th Aug - Harbour Festival Day and we have mackerel smoking demos in the courtyard.

Posted 08/08/2022 by Liz Ritchie

Tolbooth Museum

#summeratthecourtyard

Our outdoor courtyard events have already had a successful children's art competition, a children's storytelling event and a visit from the Grampian Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers.

On Sunday 17th July we have some members of the Stonehaven Folk club playing a range of music for us. And then on Sunday 28th August (Harbour Festival Day) we have the return of the popular mackerel smoking demonstration. Check Facebook and Instagram for up to date information.

Posted 06/07/2022 by Liz Ritchie

Tolbooth Museum

#christmas at the courtyard is still going ahead tomorrow afternoon. between 2.30pm and 4.30pm

Although it is an outdoor event, our courtyard has limited space. In view of Covid guidelines, we are suggesting that all those attending maybe do a lateral flow test earlier in the day and maybe keep their face masks on while at the concert. Groups will each be performing two times throughout the afternoon.so in between performances, visit museum, or grab a coffee. Most importantly-wrap up warm.

Posted 17/12/2021 by Liz Ritchie

Tolbooth Museum

Look out for our new Christmas at the Courtyard concert to be held outdoors in the museum courtyard on Saturday 18th December from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Performances of festive music throughout the afternoon by members of Stonehaven Choral Society and Kilwhang Bell Ringers. A surprise special guest (sssh! but it could be Santa) will be acting as MC. The concert is free but any donations will be for local charity Pillar Kincardine. Wrap up warm.

Posted 17/11/2021 by Liz Ritchie

Tolbooth Museum

Since 1st October we are now on our winter opening hours - Saturday and Sunday 12.30pm to 3.30pm.

Plans are in the early stages for a Christmas event the weekend before the big day itself - will be held outdoors in our courtyard - so look out on our social media for more details .soon.

We have also recently published a new 'STONEHAVEN BEACH GUIDE' - available from the museum shop and only £4. It gives really useful information about the flora and fauna and rocks to be found near the beach.

Posted 17/10/2021 by Liz Ritchie

Tolbooth Museum

Don't forget that we still have more events coming to the Courtyard this summer

Next Sunday 29th August we have the Grampian Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers demonstrating their skills to us. Showing us how to take sheep's fleece and turn it in to yarn and then use that yarn to weave items.

#summeratthecourtyard

Posted 22/08/2021 by Liz Ritchie

Tolbooth Museum

A busy weekend at the Courtyard.

On Saturday ,Elaine from Something Corny demonstrated how to make corn dollies . See our Facebook page and Instagram for some lovely images.

To round off the school summer holidays, Garry and Angus gave us an afternoon of storytelling and magic tricks on Sunday afternoon. Audience members young and old loved their show.

And on Saturday evening, the volunteers met in the courtyard for a short drinks and nibbles get together. A chance to meet faces old and new.

Posted 16/08/2021 by Liz Ritchie

Tolbooth Museum

This weekend (Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th ) the Courtyard will be hosting Mackerel Smoking talks and demonstrations by local commercial fisherman Wes Lewis. Learn how to do it yourself at home, enjoy tasters. Each afternoon from 1.30 pm to 4.30pm.

#summeratthecourtyard

Posted 04/08/2021 by Liz Ritchie

Tolbooth Museum

Have just added a new posting to our #summer at the courtyard series of outside events. Local radio station Mearns FM are going to be broadcasting LIVE from the Courtyard on Saturday 31st July between 1pm and 5pm. Pop along to see them. Put in a request or dedication. Enjoy the summer sunshine down at the harbour. Lots to see and do.

#summeratthecourtyard

Posted 21/07/2021 by Liz Ritchie

Tolbooth Museum

With the Folk Festival being cancelled for this year, then Sunday 25th will be a great opportunity for you to hear local talented Folk Club members performing outdoors in the Museum Courtyard. Joined by local Bothy Balladeer Geordie Murison, it promises to be a lovely afternoon of music and song. Free event but with limited space and seating.

#summeratthecourtyard

Posted 14/07/2021 by Liz Ritchie

Tolbooth Museum

The first of our summer events in the courtyard was held Saturday 26th June. Local NE storyteller Pauline Cordiner entranced parents and children alike with her stories about Stonehaven Harbour and she also managed to include stories about items to be found in the museum. Later on, Pauline and our Chair, Cressida presented prizes to the winners of our Children's Art Competition. With almost 40 entries, the judges had a very hard time deciding but Erin's painting was the very worthy winner.

Posted 05/07/2021 by Liz Ritchie

Tolbooth Museum

We have just updated our forthcoming summer series of courtyard events here at the Museum. We will have everything from music to storytelling, net making to weaving, fireballs to corn dollies. Something for everyone we hope. Check out our what's on listings. Hope to see you over the summer.

Posted 04/06/2021 by Liz Ritchie

Tolbooth Museum

Hi Everyone

Been open again for a few weeks and now we can start to roll out news of our summer events.

Using our outside courtyard space, we have organised a series of events for the coming months. From demonstrations to music to story telling to art exhibits. Check out Stunning Stonehaven for up to date news about what is on offer down at the Museum at the Harbour.

Posted 24/05/2021 by Liz Ritchie

Tolbooth Museum

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Posted 16/08/2020 by Support Team