Robert Smail's Printing Works
Robert Smail's Printing Works, Commercial letterpress printing museum in Innerleithen, Scotland.
The printing works features three operational Victorian presses, shelves of typefaces, and a complete collection of historical printing equipment from the 1800s.
Founded in 1866 by Robert Smail, the printing works produced newspapers, tickets, and stationery until the National Trust for Scotland acquired it in 1986.
The facility maintains traditional letterpress printing techniques, allowing visitors to learn typesetting and experience the methods of Victorian-era print production.
The National Trust for Scotland offers guided tours of the printing works through advance booking on Eventbrite, with adult tickets priced at 10 pounds.
The premises contain 52 giant guardbooks documenting a century of local printing history, including newspapers, tickets, and commercial materials from Scottish businesses.
Location: Scottish Borders
Website: https://nts.org.uk/visit/places/robert-smails
GPS coordinates: 55.61960,-3.06200
Latest update: March 9, 2025 01:58
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