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Tourist Board & Tourist Information Sites
www.dumfriesandgalloway.co.uk
Dumfries and Galloway Tourist Board Web page. Find out how much more Dumfries
and Galloway has to offer as a holiday destination. You will be amazed!
www.visitscotland.co.uk
The Scottish Tourist Board Web site.
Loads of information on what to do and where to stay in Scotland.
www.dumfries-and-galloway.co.uk
A concise guide to what is on, what accommodation is available and what to
see in in Dumfries and Galloway.
www.atuk.co.uk
Information here on the attractions and activities
that are available in each
region of the UK.
www.beautifulbritain.co.uk
Excellent
information about the whole of Britain and loads more besides. Well worth a
visit.
Museum Directory Websites
www.museum.com
A
large museum directory to help you pinpoint which museums are
available in any selected area.
www.scottishmuseums.org.uk
The Scottish Museums Council's website. Information on other museums in
Scotland with full details of where to find them, opening times and what
to expect.
Other Attractions in the Area Websites
www.leadhillsrailway.co.uk
This is the official Leadhills Narrow Gauge Railway website. The Narrow
Gauge railway runs from Leadhills to just outside Wanlockhead.
Drumlanrig Castle
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Drumlanrig Castle is the ancient stronghold and Dumfriesshire home of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry. Set amidst the 120,000 acre Queensberry Estate, Drumlanrig is steeped in history, filled with treasure and boasts a beautiful Victorian garden and Country Park, offering the best sporting opportunities in South Scotland, excellent woodland walks, way-marked cycle routes and quality craftwork. |
Mineral Sites
Leadhills
and Wanlockhead
Click
here to find out more on the minerals found in the area.
Other Interesting Sites
Scottish
Mining Museum
Lady Victoria Colliery
Newtongrange
Midlothian EH22 4QN
Local Accommodation
www.wanlockheadcottages.co.uk
Two
self-catering Cottages available for short breaks.
Contact Sue at caksuex@yahoo.co.uk
LOTUS
LODGE HOSTEL - WANLOCKHEAD.
The former SYHA Hostel has been fully refurbished and reopened for visitors. Web
sit coming soon. Contact Lisa or Richie on 01659 74544 for bookings or further
information.
Caravan & Camping
www.mountviewcaravanpark.co.uk
Mount
View Caravan Park Abington, By Biggar, South Lanarkshire,
Scotland ML12 6RW - Telephone 01864 502808 - Mount
View Caravan Park is on the outskirts of the village of Abington, close to the
River Clyde, and only 4 miles from its source. Centrally located for easy
access.
Seaward
Caravan Park Dhoon Bay Kirkcudbright DG6 4TJ.
Contact Paul Chetwynd Manager at paul.njan@virgin.net
Disclaimer : The Museum of Lead Mining has no control over the contents or offers in any of the above web sites and therefore takes no responsibility for any material found there.
