Corona Virus 19 – Update July 2020

Following guidance from the Government and due to restrictions introduced as a result of Covid19, the Museum will remain closed for the foreseeable future. The Board of Trustees are keeping matters under review...

Gold Panning Licences

Gold Panning Licenses have been suspended for the foreseeable future by Buccleuch Estate.

Underground mine tour restrictions

Under 5 year olds are free to visit the museum but we regret, for health and safety reasons, it is not possible for them to take part in the underground mine tour. All...

Tea Room Open, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat and Sunday

The Museum Tea Room is open in October and November on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1100hrs to 1600hrs for home baking and home cooked food. Why not drop in for...

WOW!!!! £10,000 Gold Nugget Found at Wanlockhead

All photographs remain the property of Sara Bain of Ivy Moon Press http://www.ivymoon-press.co.uk/ A Fantastic find happened yesterday (Thurday 4th June 2015) in Wanlockhead when a gold nugget weighing 18.1 grams with an...