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  Location within Angus | |
| Established | 1955 |
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| Location | Tarfside, Angus, Scotland DD9 7YT |
| Coordinates | 56°53′55″N 2°48′30″W / 56.8987°N 2.8083°W |
| Curator | Dr Christopher Martin [1] |
| Website | http://www.gleneskfolkmuseum.org |
Glenesk Folk Museum is a museum located in the Glen Esk valley, in Tarfside, Angus, Scotland.[2] It is about 9 miles (14 km) north of the village of Edzell. It is housed in a former shooting lodge, known as 'The Retreat',[3] which used to belong to the Earls of Dalhousie.[4] The museum contains artefacts and documents related to the history of the surrounding area. It also has a shop selling locally produced gifts and a tearoom. The museum organises demonstrations of local skills and crafts.
- ^ "Meet the Team | Glenesk Folk Museum and Retreat". Glenesk Folk Museum. Wix. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ Rob Humphreys; Donald Reid (2 May 2011). The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands. Rough Guides Ltd. p. 324. ISBN 978-1-4053-8940-2. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
- ^ Alan Murphy (1 October 2001). Scotland Highlands & Islands handbook: the travel guide. Footprint Travel Guides. pp. 169–170. ISBN 978-1-900949-94-1. Retrieved 27 February 2012.
- ^ June Skinner Sawyers (1 August 1999). Maverick Guide to Scotland. Pelican Publishing. p. 234. ISBN 978-1-56554-227-3. Retrieved 27 February 2012.