Museums · Scottish Islands
The Old School
The Old School — museum in Rackwick, Hoy, Orkney, Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Old School is a museum in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1718. Wikidata describes it as: "museum in Rackwick, Hoy, Orkney, Scotland". Coordinates: 58.8772°, -3.3897°.
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Place summary
The Old School is a museum located in the Scottish Islands, established in 1718. This Georgian-era building showcases the educational history of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 58.8772, -3.3897
- Established
- 1718
Sources
- wikidata: Q107992494 (CC0)
- commons: Old school house, Rackwick, Hoy, Orkney (exterior 1).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Old School?
- The Old School is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- When was The Old School built?
- Built or established in 1718.
- Is The Old School free to visit?
- Yes, The Old School is free to enter.