Böd of Gremista

[1] The Böd was built in 1780 by Arthur Nicholson, local landowner and manager of the Gremista fishing station.

The building provided family accommodation and a store for the fishing and fish-curing activities that took place on the adjacent beach.

[2] It was the birthplace of Arthur Anderson, co-founder of Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, (now P&O).

The building fell into disrepair[3] but was restored with grants provided by P&O and the UK Government in 1970,[4] the first phase being completed in 1976.

The exhibition included period furnishings and other artefacts together with displays on fishing and the life of Anderson.