National Mining Museum Scotland

Very interesting for older children and adults. Boring for under 8’s.

I visited today with my two grandchildren aged 7 and 4. Whereas, my husband and I found it interesting there was very little for younger children on the tour to do. On entering we were told there was...

Get your hands dirty at this museum (metaphorically speaking)

A very enjoyable visit under the guidance of one of the ex miners who used to work in the pit. Whilst there are audio tours and plenty of written information, getting the background from someone who...

Santas grotto

Me and my daughter attended santas grotto today and it was the best experience ever , was so lovely it was a calm environment nothing was rushed the decorations were beautiful the staff was really hel...

A Local Gem

Super museum, we visited on a chilly November sunday and received a lovely warm welcome from the staff. The exhibits are very informative and it was interesting to learn about our local mining histor...

Very insightful- go round on the miner's tour

Such an interesting and insightful tour and museum. So glad that this industrial heritage has been kept. My guide was Sinclair and he was great, knowledgeable, passionate and, with lived experience of...