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The Ghost Hunt is Afoot!

Mostly Ghostly, in partnership with the Museum of Lead Mining.

The ghost hunt goes underground in Wanlockhead…..  Saturday, 22nd August 2026 at 8pm

For the first time, Mostly Ghostly will investigate reports from the Miners’ Library and the Museum housing Jenny Miller’s memorial stone, before heading down into Lochnell Mine, deep beneath the village.

More information and tickets here –

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We look forward to welcoming you.

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