Scotland | National Historic Ships

What is Shipshape Scotland?

Shipshape Scotland brings together traditional skills, services and facilities across its 32 council areas. It acts as a focal point connecting vessels, projects, organisations and craftsmen including: the Scottish Maritime Museum at Irvine and Dumbarton; the Scottish Fisheries Museum at Anstruther; RRS Discovery at Dundee; the Tall Ship Glenlee and the Galgael Trust in Glasgow; the Orkney Historic Boat Society; and a range of other craft from the National Register of Historic Vessels.

Shipshape Scotland Hub: Scottish Fisheries Museum:

Scottish Fisheries Museum is the Shipshape Scotland Hub and offers a range of activities and services available to local historic vessel owners, skilled craftsmen, businesses, heritage organisations, training bodies and maritime enthusiasts. Find out more.

REGISTERED VESSELS IN SCOTLAND

Local Facilities & Services in Scotland

Our National Directory of Skills & Services is an online database to help you find practitioners who have worked on boat projects of all types and sizes.

Find more listed facilities and services in your area by searching our National Directory.

Want to add your details to our Directory? Complete our online form.

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