Easdale Island Folk Museum 2025

Easdale Island was famous in the 18th century for its slate industry. The museum displays a range of topics from the slate industry, army volunteers, education, and public health to geology, boats, and entertainment.

Contacts

Address: Easdale Island Nr Oban Argyll PA34 4TB

  • Telephone: 01852 300 173
  • Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
  • Website: View website

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Open Days & Times

Apr-30 Oct 1100-1600. Visit website for more details.

Travel

  • By Bus: 418 then by ferry from Ellenabeich

Facilities

  • Souvenir Shop
  • Part disabled access

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It is situated on Easdale Island near Oban in Argyll on the west coast of Scotland. The island gained in prominance during the 18th century with the rise of the slate industry after the Earl of Breadalbane set up the Marble & Slate Quarrying Company of Netherlorn to exploit the local Easdale Slate.

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