Welcome to the Scottish Fisheries Museum Audio Guide and App

The Scottish Fisheries Museum tells the story of the fishing industry from its earliest days to the present. There has been fishing activity on our site since the 13th century and all of our buildings were once used by fishermen or shore-based fishery workers. We hope you enjoy exploring with the help of this Audio Guide, narrated by Jan Bee Brown, Alasdair H Hutton, Patrick King and Isla St Clair.

At the heart of this story are the boats, fish and folk that were at the heart of the industry for centuries. Although technology, and the kinds of fish caught, have changed over time, people remain central to the fishing story. We love sharing our Nationally Recognised Collection with our visitors and highlighting the importance of fishing to Scottish history and heritage.


We’ve selected some of our star objects and stories under our themes of Boats, Fish and Folk to allow you to discover more about the fishing industry’s remarkable story. Younger visitors can follow the highlights chosen by Kipper the Cat.

After your visit, why not try the other activites listed under Kipper's Fun Stuff, or keep up with our latest News and Events. Don't forget to share your thoughts by leaving us a Comment or Query.