Scotland: The Scottish Maritime Museum, situated on the picturesque Irvine Harbourside, is once again lighting up its grand Linthouse in a striking shade of red every evening as a powerful gesture of support for the Scottish Poppy Appeal.
The Linthouse, a stunning glass-roofed Victorian structure listed as an ‘A’ Listed building, houses Scotland’s renowned maritime heritage collection. Its exterior will be illuminated in red during the lead-up to Armistice Day and Poppy Saturday, culminating on Remembrance Sunday, observed on November 12.
Participating in the nationwide ‘Light Up Red’ campaign, the Scottish Maritime Museum joins more than 200 landmarks across the country, including museums, theatres, cathedrals, bridges, lighthouses, public buildings, and private homes, in this show of solidarity with the Scottish Poppy Appeal.
Stuart Rich, Visitor Services Manager at the Scottish Maritime Museum in Irvine, shared his thoughts, saying, “We are delighted to light the Linthouse in red once again to raise awareness for the Scottish Poppy Appeal and express our support for the Armed Forces community.”
Originally constructed as the Engine Shop of Alexander Stephen and Sons in Govan back in 1872, the Linthouse spans an impressive 40,000 square feet and stands as a daily testament to Scotland’s maritime heritage.
However, its illumination in radiant red offers a unique and special spectacle that is sure to help spread the message of the Scottish Poppy Appeal.
The Linthouse is home to a treasure trove of maritime history, featuring some of Scotland’s most historic vessels, a vast collection of shipbuilding tools, and engineering inventions that played a pivotal role in global naval history.
Notable vessels include MV Spartan, the only surviving Scottish-built ‘puffer’; SY Carola, possibly the world’s oldest seagoing steam yacht; MV Kyles, the oldest Clyde-built vessel afloat in the UK; Powerful, a century-old William Fife III sailing yacht; and BOLT18, an all-electric boat and yacht tender that holds the current British Water Speed Record in its class.
The Scottish Maritime Museum, located on Harbour Road in Irvine, warmly welcomes visitors daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It stands as a beacon of both Scotland’s maritime legacy and its unwavering support for the Scottish Poppy Appeal.
