The Shetland Textile Working Museum is operated by the Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers and is housed in one of Lerwick's many historic buildings, the Böd of Gremista. The museum holds important historic textile collections and a growing reference library as well demonstrations and workshops.
The 18th century fishing böd which houses the textile museum was the birthplace of Arthur Anderson, the Shetland philanthropist who co-founded the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, better known today as P&O. His story is told in the building using artefacts from Anderson's time.
The museum is open from May - Sept and entrance is free, donations welcome.
Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers
Böd of Gremista
Lerwick
Shetland ZE1 0PT