Museum of Lead Mining

Name: Museum of Lead Mining
Address: Church St The Visitor Centre, Wanlockhead ML12 6UT Scotland, Moffat, United Kingdom
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Church St The Visitor Centre, Wanlockhead ML12 6UT Scotland

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Museum of Lead Mining, is situated in Wanlockhead Village, which is the highest village in Scotland, sitting at 1531 feet above sea level. At the museum we have our Visitor Centre with a tearoom and gift shop. The only underground tour available in Scotland of a historical Lead Mine, experience life for the miners in our 3 Period Cottages 1750, 1850 and 1910. The Museum also has the 2nd Oldest Subscription Library with the original Miners'collection of almost 3,000 books. This is a Recognised Collection and well worth a visit. If you would like to sample Gold Panning you can try one of our taster sessions. After your walkabout you can sit and relax in our Tearoom and sample the delightful treats on offer, and browse our well stocked Gift Shop . Wanlockhead is recognised as an SSSI - Site of Special Scientific Interest and also on the Southern Upland hiking route. So why delay - visit us today!