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Humble abode of inspirational geologist, folklorist and fossil hunter with a Garden of Wonders.
Explore the historic thatched cottage with a rare ‘hanging lum‘.
Discover the fascinating collection of Hugh Miller’s fossils, tools and manuscripts in the museum.
Look out for the sundial pedestal carved by Hugh himself.
Don’t miss the letter written by Charles Darwin.
Fossil hunter, folklorist, man of faith, stonemason, geologist, editor, writer and social justice campaigner – Hugh Miller was one of the great Scots of the 19th century. His quests and writings have left a huge legacy of knowledge, but as these two adjacent properties testify, he came from ordinary beginnings.
The thatched cottage where Hugh was born in 1802 was built by Hugh’s great-grandfather – a pirate! The cobbled courtyard adjoining the cottage was an external working space. Next door, the handsome Georgian villa, now an interactive museum, was built by Hugh’s father – its distinctive central spiral staircase winds around a ship’s mast.
Outside, Miller’s Yard: Garden of Wondersis a sheltered corner where you can experience the amazing ancient worlds that fascinated Hugh Miller.
We’re inviting visitors to celebrate the birthday of the Highlands’ most famous fossil hunter with a big weekend of events, from 10 to 13 October 2024.
The Trust will take visitors on a journey through time to explore the prehistoric history of the town where famous Scots geologist Hugh Miller was born. Join one of our new Fossil Walks this summer to follow in his footsteps.
