Almond Valley Heritage Centre, History museum in Livingston, Scotland.
Almond Valley Heritage Centre is a history museum in Livingston housed in Victorian buildings with indoor exhibitions and outdoor spaces along the River Almond. The site features a working mill, farm animals, indoor displays, and outdoor play areas that together document industrial development in the region.
The museum preserves the history of shale mining and oil production in West Lothian through collections recognized by the Scottish Government as nationally important. These materials document how these industries shaped the region's growth and economy.
The centre displays how people in West Lothian lived and worked during the industrial period through everyday objects and community stories. The exhibits show the changes that came to local communities as the economy shifted and grew.
Visitors can access multiple sections including a working mill, farm animals, indoor displays, and outdoor play areas with a single admission ticket. Wear comfortable shoes as the site spans outdoor areas and varied terrain throughout the grounds.
The site houses a national archive of Scottish shale oil industry materials, a collection found nowhere else in such comprehensiveness. This archive is paired with hands-on farm experiences and educational programs designed for families to explore together.
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