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Scottish Houses Veere

Scottish Houses Veere

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Scottish Houses Veere

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Location: Veere, Zeeland, Netherlands

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3. Bridge Over the Veerse Meer – Historic Center of Veere loop from Vrouwenpolder

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Dominiek Van Dooren

September 14, 2025

Scottish wool trading companies existed in Veere as early as the early fifteenth century. In 1541, Veere became the staple for Scottish goods, with wool by far the most important product. Wool was highly sought after in the Flemish cloth industry. Ownership of the Scottish staple meant that wool and linen fabrics, salmon, butter, leather, and hides from Scotland could only be sold in Veere. Factors based in Veere sold the goods on behalf of Scottish merchants.
(Zeeuwse Ankers)

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

July 6, 2025

In the 16th century, Veere became a staple for Scottish goods. Wool was a major export. The Scottish Houses, the "Lammeken" (Lamb House) and "In de Struijs" (In the Struy), are a reminder of the trade ties with Scotland. The houses owe their names to the figures on the gable stones: a lamb and an ostrich. Behind the characteristic facades of the Scottish Houses, you'll now find the Veere Museum.

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Stephan N

June 16, 2025

On the quay in Veere stand two late Gothic houses (Nos. 25 and 27), the so-called "Schotse Huizen" (Scottish Houses). These houses are a reminder of the centuries-long trade relations between Veere and Scotland. Both houses were built for Scottish wool merchants.
The houses consist of two floors, a cellar, and an attic, and feature a stone facade. As early as the 15th century, Veere was an important maritime base, both economically and defensively. Until 1558, Veere housed the first Admiralty.
Trade relations with Scotland were strengthened by the marriage of Wolfert VI van Borselen (c. 1430–1486), Lord of Veere, to the Scottish Princess Mary Stuart, daughter of King James I of Scotland. They married in 1444 in the Grote Kerk Veere. From then on, numerous Scottish traders settled in Veere. The Scots were granted many rights in Veere; For example, they had their own laws and were allowed to... The town in Zeeland thus developed into a transshipment point for goods from Scotland. The goods were unloaded, stored, and traded in Veere. The town was granted a trading monopoly for some Scottish goods, such as Scottish wool.
Source:
monumentenbezit.nl/en/monumenten/schotse-huizen-veere

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Scottish Houses Veere

1. Bridge Over the Veerse Meer – Veere Marina loop from Vrouwenpolder

2. Stadhuis van Veere – Historic Center of Veere loop from Zanddijk

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