I Belong In A Museum (Tell Me, Which One?)
Callers to Morning Extra this morning were invited to give their views on Scotland's musuems and, boy, did they respond! There were lots of listerners singing the praises of the newly refurbished in Glasgow, but there were a few negative comment about the layout or the lack of informative labels on some exhibits.
I hadn't realised (until someone called in to make the point) that the Inverness museum had been closed since July and is scheduled to open early next year in time for the festival. Diary readers may recall my little lunchtime adventure in there in which a rather indiscreet attendant gave me her own views on the architecture of the builing.
Personally, I love museums. Especially those with the big 'Free Admission' sign hanging above the door. I especially like exploring those tiny little museums you find tucked away in villages and small towns. They're usually only open half the year and even then they have about four early-closing days each week.
You always find unexpected treasures in such places - or else you come across items that take you right back to your childhood.
The on Glasgow Green is hard to beat for that kind of experience, but if you have any personal recommendations then let me know. Meanwhile, have you noticed the growth in the ghost-tour industry across Scotland? I hope these various spooks and phantoms are at least on minimum wage.
