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Hot Issues:
Museum Reopens
The Trustees for the Museum of Lead Mining are delighted to announce that the Museum will reopen on Saturday 31st March for the 2007 season.
Wanlockhead Hostel Reopens
The Lotus Lodge Hostel in Wanlockhead has just reopened following closure by the Scottish Youth Hostel Association last year. The hostel has been fully refurbished and is now privately owned and run by Lisa and Richie. This is excellent news for the village and for tourists and visitors alike. The Museum wishes Lisa and Richie every success. Call them on 01659 74544
Two Top Awards for The Museum of Scottish Lead Mining
The Museum has just been awarded Full Accreditation by the Museums, Libraries & Archives Association in January 2006 and is the first independent Scottish Museum to receive this prestigious recognition.
The Museum of Scottish Lead Mining has also gained Investors in People recognition in December 2005 and is proud to be a member of the standard.
New Set of 8 Museum Publications
The Museum has just launched a set of 8 publications 4 of which are brand new and the remaining 4 are updated versions of older ones. They include:
All About Wanlockhead
Lochnell Mine & The Wanlockhead Beam Engine
The Roarin' Game
Transporting The Lead
The Wanlockhead Miners' Library (CD of Library soundtrack also available)
Religion in Wanlockhead
Wanlockhead Flora & Fauna
Wanlockhead in Verse
All are priced at £1.99 (excl. p&p). Please visit our shop page to order.
PDF Download for Gold Panning Courses
There is now a downloadable pdf file with full information on Gold Panning Courses at the Museum. Click here to access it.
'Friends' Page
New 'Friends' page launched. Click here to see the valuable contribution that the 'Friends' make to the Museum and you could help too! Complete the form and join up.
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