National Mining Museum Scotland
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Discover the history, life and legacy of mining at the National Mining Museum Scotland, set in a preserved Victorian colliery in Midlothian.
Nine miles south of Edinburgh is the former Lady Victoria Colliery, one of the finest surviving Victorian collieries in Europe, and now the National Mining Museum of Scotland. Here, over 40 million tons of coal were produced, with more than 120 pit ponies employed for over three decades.
The mine ceased production in 1981, and has been transformed into an award-winning visitor attraction (Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions). The museum tells the story of coal from its creation over 360 million years ago, explores the mining life and offers guided tours of the pithead by former miners.
Visitors can even drive Scotland's largest steam engine, which hauled men and coal up and down the pit shaft for 90 years, and is still operational. Discover a collection of over 60,000 artefacts, and hear anecdotes from ex-miners first hand.
Visitor information
Address
National Mining Museum Scotland, Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange, Midlothian, EH22 4QN
01316637519
Opening times
We're open 7 days a week, 10am - 4pm.
Exclusions and safety measures
We are looking forward to welcoming you to National Mining Museum Scotland.
Please be aware to make your visits as safe as possible we have introduced measures such as:
- Timed ticketing
- One way route
- A digital tour accessed by QR coding on your own device
- Takeaway service only in the cafe
Please ensure you have read our visitor charter before visiting which can be accessed on our website.
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