Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange
Things to do in Scottish Borders
in Scotland
Description: The Scottish Museum of Mining at the former Lady Victoria Colliery. The guides are former miners, the atmosphere is that of the mine. This is the place to come to experience what miners actually faced each and every day of their working lives. See the danger, feel the blood and sweat in this once dangerous place.
Ownership:
Scottish Mining Museum Trust
Situation � OS ref: NT 332635
How to get there:
By car: South of Edinburgh � at Newtongrange, on the A7 Galashiels road.
By public transport: Buses from Edinburgh city centre pass the Museum.
Seasonal opening details:
All Year � closed Christmas and New Year
Opening Hours:
March to October - 10am to 5pm
November to February - 10am to 4pm
Facilities:
Admission:
Adult �5.95
Adult Group �4.95 per person
Children and Concessions �3.95
Children and Concessions Group �3.50 per person
Bus driver - free entry
Teachers on accompanying visits go free - One teacher per 10 pupils is recommended
To allow time for your visit, we recommend that you arrive by 1.30pm during winter opening times and by 2.30pm during summer opening times.
The museum is fully accessible for disabled people.
Contact:
Tel:0131 663 7519
Attached attractions:
Additional Information
Fully accessible for the partially abled.
VisitScotland 5 star Visitor Attraction
Web link:
Scottish Museum of Mining
Places to stay nearby:
Dalkeith
The Lothians
Local towns and villages:
Newtongrange
Dalkeith
Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange,
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