Blairs Museum **
Region: Aberdeen(shire) & Moray
Description:
From its establishment Blairs College was recognised as a safe place to receive and preserve artefacts relating to Scotland’s Catholic heritage.
The College was home to a magnificent collection of paintings, church textiles, sacred silver and Jacobite memorabilia belonging to the Scottish Roman Catholic Church.
Over the years Blairs accumulated an internationally renowned collection of fine and decorative art from a number of benefactors, including bishops, priests and friends of Blairs as well as inheriting important collections from the former Scots Colleges throughout Europe. Today, Blairs Museum gives visitors a unique insight into
Scotland’s Catholic heritage, providing an enjoyable, memorable, and inspiring experience for all.
Collection(s):
- Paintings
- Sacred Silver and Gold
- Church Textiles
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