Scottish Mining Museum, Mining museum in Newtongrange, Scotland
The National Mining Museum occupies the former Lady Victoria Colliery, featuring exhibitions about coal extraction methods and industrial machinery across multiple levels.
The Lady Victoria Colliery operated from 1895 until 1981, functioning as Scotland's first large-scale mining facility before its transformation into a national museum.
Former miners guide visitors through the pit head and workshops, sharing personal experiences about working conditions and daily life in Scottish mining communities.
The museum provides guided tours priced at £9.50 for adults and £7.50 for seniors, with free entry for children under seven years old.
The museum maintains original mining equipment, including a complete Victorian engine house with functioning steam-powered machinery from the 1890s.
Location: Midlothian
Inception: 1984
Address: Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange, Midlothian, EH22 4QN EH22 4QN EH22 4QN
Website: https://nationalminingmuseum.com
GPS coordinates: 55.86100,-3.06600
Latest update: March 5, 2025 07:14
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