National Mining Museum Scotland
About this outing
Scotland's national museum of coal mining at the Victorian Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange — a remarkably intact colliery with Scotland's largest surviving steam engine. Free guided tours take you through the life of a miner.
20 minutes south of Edinburgh at Newtongrange. Free entry (donations welcome). Open Tue–Sun. Guided tour included in free entry — check times on arrival. Good for school-age children interested in history.
Good to know
- Toilets
- Pram-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Parking
- Café on site
- Covered / indoor shelter
Where
Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange, EH22 4QN
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