Summerlee, Museum of Scottish Industrial Life, Industrial heritage museum in Coatbridge, Scotland.
The museum contains multiple exhibition halls showcasing machinery, tools, and equipment from Scotland's industrial era across 22 acres of grounds.
The museum occupies the grounds of the Summerlee Iron Works, which operated from 1836 to 1926 and played a central role in Scottish manufacturing.
Miners Row exhibits recreate homes from different decades between 1880 and 1980, illustrating the daily life of industrial workers in Lanarkshire.
The museum welcomes visitors every day from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM with free admission and offers accessible facilities including restrooms and a café.
The site features Scotland's only operating heritage tramway since 1988, with restored historic trams including models from 1904 and 1908.
Location: North Lanarkshire
Address: Heritage Way, Coatbridge, ML5 1QD ML5 1QD
Website: https://culturenl.co.uk/museums/visiting-us/summerlee
GPS coordinates: 55.86640,-4.03083
Latest update: March 9, 2025 05:04
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