Russian Arctic Convoy Project

Russian Arctic Convoy Project

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  • maria1b12
    Prestwick, United Kingdom4 contributions
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    An amazing [art of history
    A fantastic experience in the museum telling the story of the Arctic Convoys in World War 2. Very well presented in quite a small space, but still covering a lot of stories of the journeys, the naval personnel and the local community. There is also an amazing trip to be made down both sides of Loch Ewe with plenty to see with outstanding structures, the Arctic Convoy Memorial, and memories of different nationalities who also made a large contribution here.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 15 April 2024
  • Lyndsey_13
    Edinburgh, United Kingdom34 contributions
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    Must see Aultbea attraction.
    This is an excellent, must-see, quality museum, with friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff. It details the amazing story of the Arctic Convoys during WW2, which assembled in Loch Ewe before setting out for ports in Russia. There is a wealth of information here, including a very interesting video. You can then go on to visit the many sites around the Loch connected to the operation - with information boards - most with distinctive black metal silhouettes.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 13 May 2024
  • Woo
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A warm welcome and fascinating experience
    Wonderful exhibition/museum and trail around the locality. Really friendly welcome amd advice on what to see locally, from where to spot wildlife to where to get a nice bit of tea and cake. Expert information delivered by the lovely chap inside, who also is an enthusiast in tracing any family who might have been involved in the convoys. All in all well worth a visit. The trip up to Cove to see the old gun emplacements and memorial was wonderful and we saw dolphins swimming in the loch. Stunning beach on the way up too and camping £5/night.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 29 May 2024
  • Relax232560
    7 contributions
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    A very surprising and interesting attraction - recommended if you’re in the area
    Extremely interesting and remarkable small museum. The staff are very knowledgeable and engaging - I knew very little about the wartime Loch Ewe and the museum tells the stories very effectively. A visit also sets you up for a short driving tour of some of the many reminders of wartime Loch Ewe scattered around the shore if you have the time.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 7 June 2024
  • Christine5453
    23 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A really worthwhile visit.
    The exhibition was really interesting. We spent nearly 2 hours there. We both learnt such a lot. The staff were lovely,very welcoming and knowledgeable. Jamie had a lovely chat with us and told us about the other places of interest regarding the convoys. He gave us a map to show where they were. We visited them all. He also made us a very welcome cup of coffee too.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 27 June 2024
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Lyndsey_13
Edinburgh, UK34 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Couples
This is an excellent, must-see, quality museum, with friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff. It details the amazing story of the Arctic Convoys during WW2, which assembled in Loch Ewe before setting out for ports in Russia. There is a wealth of information here, including a very interesting video.

You can then go on to visit the many sites around the Loch connected to the operation - with information boards - most with distinctive black metal silhouettes.
Written 13 May 2024
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Christine5453
23 contributions
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Jun 2024 • Couples
The exhibition was really interesting. We spent nearly 2 hours there. We both learnt such a lot. The staff were lovely,very welcoming and knowledgeable. Jamie had a lovely chat with us and told us about the other places of interest regarding the convoys. He gave us a map to show where they were. We visited them all. He also made us a very welcome cup of coffee too.
Written 27 June 2024
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Talcy2008
Sunderland, UK254 contributions
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Sept 2017 • Couples
No this is not a comment on my holiday, but a quote from Winston Churchill during World War II when describing the Russian Arctic Convoys.
This museum has been created and is run by local volunteers to celebrate and remember those brave men that took part in these convoys. Many of the ships gathered in nearby Loch Ewe prior to forming up into the convoy.
These Merchant and Royal Naval crews had to survive a passage through dangerous sea ice, unforgiving mountainous seas, and freezing weather. All while being
attacked by Nazi planes and submarines. Many of these crews did not make it back home.
It is not a modern "Digital” museum, I suppose you could call it "Analogue". However the displays are of real Items from the time and recall accounts of these convoys as
told by the survivors and their descendants.
Reference facilities are available for your own research and the volunteers really enjoy helping interested visitors. Mementos and relevant books are available for purchase from the attached shop.
Yes, it is a long way to go unless you have a real interest in our history, but if it is too far to travel, they do have a website in which you can read the stories of some of the men that were there.
However, if you are in the area, it would be a shame not to visit and learn something of the ordinary men who displayed extraordinary acts of bravery as they
risked all for our freedom.
Written 14 October 2017
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afa22a
Aberdeen, UK86 contributions
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May 2018 • Couples
This exhibition is a gem of a place,do not drive the 500 without stopping here.the exhibits are unlikely to be viewed anywhere else the participation of Russian exhibits adds to the event.the staff are friendly and helpful,a wonderful morning was spent.
Written 23 May 2018
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ecofi
Scotland193 contributions
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Oct 2018 • Couples
Took a different route home from weekend away to visit this....it's on the main road so if travelling from Gairloch area carry on rather than going "into" Aultbea. Anyway, lovely wee place with so much information on the area, the people, the Russian Convoys....wow! Could do with a numbered route or information cards to assist the passing visitor but appreciate it's volunteer run etc so what they have achieved is excellent. Go visit and learn about how this small remote place was so different in the 1940's. Well worth the £4 entry fee each
Written 16 October 2018
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Iain A
Dumfries, UK27 contributions
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Apr 2018
Definitely a highlight of our trip

Well worth visiting

Very knowledgeable hosts who are hugely enthusiastic

A quiz is available for younger visitors
Written 10 April 2018
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Queeniebiscuit
United Kingdom72 contributions
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Oct 2019 • Couples
Drove five and a half hours to visit this museum. It was well worth it. A heartfelt thanks to the people who volunteer to support the museum and keep it open.
There is an extensive collection of stories and articles telling of the conditions and the bravery of the people who sailed in the Arctic convoys. We came away after spending over an hour feeling very humble and indebted to the wartime experience and to the people who keep their stories alive. I've never felt so moved.
Written 12 October 2019
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Kathleen L
Glasgow, UK29 contributions
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Apr 2019 • Solo
My father was part of the Arctic Convoys in WW2 and it was a visit out of curiosity to find out as much as I could. There's quite a lot on line but was lucky to find the badge belonging to the aircraft carrier that my dad served on. people were very helpful and although it's still a work in progress it was very interesting. I then went off to visit the memorial as well which was at COVE. Lovely scenery but still plenty of evidence that this was one of the most strategic sites in the UK at one point. Very humbling to understand the absolute and often ultimate sacrifice that many of the sailors in the Royal and Merchant Navy made.
Written 15 April 2019
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Mary W
Portree, Scotland, United Kingdom35 contributions
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Sept 2018 • Couples
Project is held within a very unassuming building, there is plenty of parking.
Entry fee at the time we visited was £4.00 each for adults.
There is a small gift shop offering gifts at pocket money prices up to more expensive items.
The displays are fascinating, there is so much squashed into a small place. Uniforms, artefacts, DVD presentations, and models galore. The amount of information provided is overwhelming, with originals of log books and stories from the survivors. You could spend days there.
Also included is a potted history of the local area and its part in the convoys.
They were tough in those times, what they put went through put the modern day to shame.
The staff lady we met was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
Written 27 September 2018
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hotspur_56
Wallingford, UK8 contributions
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Sept 2018 • Couples
Don’t be put off by the unassuming front, fascinating and moving material attended by knowledgeable staff. Too much to take in in the hour we had available! Highly recommend a visit. It’s important to remember one of the less publicised efforts in WW2
Written 20 September 2018
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