From Britain's first operational military airfield at Montrose to a Concorde in an East Lothian field that once launched the R34 airship across the Atlantic. Sparse, but every entry earns its place.
This regional hub lists every gazetteer station in Scotland with entry prices and airframe counts. Use Start here for the collections that draw the most search demand, then open any museum page for opening times, tickets, inventory and visitor notes. Cross-check the best aviation museums guide or the 2027 airshow calendar if you are planning a weekend.
Command SC · 5 stations · last verified 2026-09-30. Figures are gazetteer survey snapshots — confirm hours before travel.
How many aviation museums are in Scotland?
The gazetteer records 5 public aviation museums, heritage centres and preserved airfield collections in Scotland.
Start here
The most-asked-about collections in this command:
Museums in Scotland
| Museum | City | Serial | Entry | Airframes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Aviation Museum | Inverness | SC-05 | Check website | — |
| Montrose Air Station Museum | Montrose | SC-02 | £10 | 14 |
| Morayvia | Forres | SC-03 | £8 | 35 |
| National Museum Of Flight | North Berwick | SC-01 | £16 | 47 |
| Stoneykirk Aviation Museum | Stranraer | SC-04 | £6 | 9 |
Frequently asked
How many aviation museums are there in Scotland?
The gazetteer lists 4 open aviation museums, heritage centres and airfield collections in Scotland.
What is the biggest aviation museum in Scotland?
By aircraft listed, National Museum Of Flight, with 47 airframes in the gazetteer inventory.
Are there free aviation museums in Scotland?
Not at present: every museum listed in Scotland charges for adult entry.
Browse the full map on the Aviation Gazetteer, every type on charge in the Compendium, or free & donation museums.