The Davidson Legacy

Atracción | Brechin | Scotland | Reino Unido

Sitio histórico en Escocia

"El Legado Davidson" es un sitio histórico significativo cerca de Brechin, Escocia, que representa la casa restaurada de los padres de William C. Davidson, el padre de los fundadores de la compañía Harley-Davidson Motor Company. La propiedad, conocida como Davidson Legacy Cottage o Netherton Cottage, está ubicada en la región de Angus cerca del pueblo de Aberlemno.

Restauración de Davidson Cottage

La historia comienza con Alexander "Sandy" Davidson, un herrero que vivía con su esposa Margaret y sus seis hijos en este modesto cottage de dos habitaciones. En 1857, la familia decidió emigrar a América, donde su hijo William C. Davidson se convirtió más tarde en padre de Arthur, Walter y William, los cofundadores de Harley-Davidson.

Visita al Davidson Legacy Cottage

En 2008, los entusiastas de Harley-Davidson Mike Sinclair, Maggie Sherrit y Keith Mackintosh descubrieron el cottage ya en ruinas. Reconocieron su valor histórico y lo adquirieron para preservarlo de la demolición. Después de una intensa fase de restauración, el cottage se abrió al público en 2012. Hoy en día, se presenta tal como habría sido a mediados del siglo XIX, con una cocina funcional, muebles tradicionales y una decoración auténtica.

Historia de la familia Davidson

El Davidson Legacy Cottage ofrece a los visitantes una visión de la vida de la familia Davidson antes de emigrar y destaca las raíces escocesas de una de las marcas de motocicletas más famosas del mundo. Se ha convertido en un lugar de peregrinación para los fanáticos de Harley-Davidson y para aquellos interesados en la historia que desean experimentar el modesto origen de esta legendaria familia.

Raíces de Harley-Davidson en Escocia

El entorno del cottage está marcado por el pintoresco paisaje de Angus, con suaves colinas y lugares históricos como las piedras pictas de Aberlemno. Una visita al Davidson Legacy Cottage ofrece no solo un placer histórico, sino también paisajístico.

Datos de contacto

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Dirección
The Davidson Cottage
Netherton
DD9 6SH Brechin

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Horarios

Domingo12:00 - 17:00
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Reseñas

45 Reseñas

King OfMee
06.01.2025

We went here in October 24 after a round-Scotland motorcycle trip, and we did an interview with one of the founders, Mike. What an awesome place in the history of motorcycles to be kept alive by the Davidson Legacy. Truly, this is a place of pilgrimage for Harley-Davidson enthusiasts, but that aside, it's a great visit if you love motorcycling. You can see our interview on our YT bionicbikers channel, and you will get some fascinating insights into this incredibly inspiring history.
paul degnan
25.11.2024

A must visit for all bikers
S AM
20.08.2024

What an awesome piece of history!
Richard S. Anderson
18.08.2024

Enjoyed our visit, the gentleman on site was very informative about the history.
Ryan Beattie
13.05.2024

A great hidden gem. Great wee stop off with a nice burger van and a bit of motoring history. Chatted to the volunteers and there's some big plans for this place.
Niall Baird
12.05.2024

It was a Harley enthusiasts day and the cottage is currently the subject of a transfer of ownership, the new owners are actively raising funds to fully renovate the cottage, make the outhouses a fully equipped café and improve 'The Shed' for visitors. It will be a better visitor attraction next year 🤔😉🤫
Andrew Hilton
06.09.2023

Great place
Helen Tatlock
23.08.2023

If your interested in Harley Davidsons then this is a little gem. Its steeped in history. Really enjoyed it.
Shuggy Mcewan
25.06.2023

Davidson cotrage truly is the legacy of scotland link to harley davidson
Joe Harkin
27.04.2023

Very nice place to visit very interesting history
gordon summers
11.04.2023

Found the cottage to be very interesting and steeped in history, also the guide was very knowledgeable. Nyrees cookies in the reception area went down well with my coffee
Elaine Brown
20.09.2022

Very friendly and very interesting place to visit to catch up on local history.
Iain Rae
10.09.2022

Visited during the week, and closed ?.
David Williams
05.09.2022

Brilliant place and people well worth a bisit if you're in the area.
Dai Solo rider
25.08.2022

What a great place and very friendly. If you like your Harley-Davidson and history then a must on your bucket list.
Kenneth Halley
29.07.2022

Wasn't open when I was passing, believe it's open Sunday afternoons but you can stop outside and see the wee cottage.
Alasdair Duncan
14.06.2022

The cottage where Harley Davidson started.
Karen Burton
04.06.2022

Love the heritage of the place, visit and keep the birth place of Harley Davidson alive.
E N
19.12.2021

Poorly sign posted - so much so we drove straight past it. Such an anticlimax to a very much waited for NC500 trip. Pleased to say the rest of Scotland is breathtaking and this misadventure was quickly forgotten
Samantha Davies
23.08.2021

What an amazing, stunning cottage. The owners have lovingly restored it to its natural glory using traditional methods inkeeping with the time is was originally built. The 'modern' installations such as electricity is masterfully hidden.
Kevin Williams
11.07.2021

Great ride out wii some lads.. Nae sure fit ti expect but nice place but coulda bin anywhere
Dirk Mcbain
08.07.2021

Excellent insight into the Davidson family, great host, friendly service.
Wojciech Suszko
03.06.2020

Cos dla fanow Harleya- Davidsona.
John Stenhuose
23.02.2019

Was a good wee run out with the bike
Ian Fearn
28.08.2018

Ok
Lee Nicoll
14.07.2018

Went on Harley Davidson in the city ride out. The cottage is faithfully restored and many faithful visit.

 

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