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Welcome to Orkney Faerie Museum and Gallery
Based in Westray, one of the Northern Isles of Orkney, off the coast of North Scotland, the museum is believed to be the only one of its kind in the UK. Featuring the art of international artist Neil Geddes-Ward, co-author of the Hay House UK book Faeriecraft, the museum taps into the Orcadian legends and tales of Faeries, Wee Folk, Trows, Mermaids and many more strange and interesting creatures that have played a part in the folk legends of Orkney and Scotland.
In the Museum we have 3-D sculptures like this fantastic one-of-a-kind Mermaid, generously donated to the museum by Wee Fairy Tales
Also the Museum features many paintings and drawings of Orcadian Faerie Legends by Neil Geddes-Ward, like the Selkie above.
The museum is based in a converted old croft house in Skelwick, Westray, (known as 'Queen of the Isles'). In the museum and gallery, you can read all about faeries, and their various forms they take such as Brownies, Trows, Sylphs, Mermaids and of course Selkies. Featuring artwork by Neil Geddes-Ward, and one of a kind sculptures by 'Wee Fairy Tales' artist Shirley Ann Mackillop, the displays appeal to adult and children alike.
The Faerie Museum and Gallery in the snow!The snow is the white stuff on the ground.
We are ever developing the attractions and there are prints, cards, faerie doors, faerie dust and relaxation CD's in our gift shop.You can also buy a signed copy of Faeriecraft and meet the authors! Saturday's is a special attraction when we have a special children's story telling at 3pm, for only 50p per child! We are open from Mid April through to Sept 30th, from Mon to Sat 10 till 5.30pm and on Sun 2 till 4.30pm. (all programmes and times subject to change and are not a guarantee!)
The Museum founders, artist Neil, and his writer wife, Alicen Geddes-Ward,
authors of 'Faeriecraft' published by Hay House UK