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Scottish Mining Museum

Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange, Dalkeith, Midlothian EH22 4QN

Set in Lady Victoria Colliery in Newtongrange, just off the A7, this 5 star attraction houses the story of coal for Scotland. This vital way of life can be discovered through exhibitions, interactives, film theatres, a recreated underground and coalface...

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Attractions near Scottish Mining Museum

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Museum of Flight (1.9 Miles)

Man’s fascination with flight comes to life at this protected First and Second World War airfield. A site steeped in history, in 1919 the R34...

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Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin, Midlot (2.4 Miles)

This is one of the most beautiful and unique churches ever. Featured in the film "The DaVinci Code", the chapel is now known worldwide for...

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Edinburgh Butterfly World (3.2 Miles)

Take an exciting journey through a tropical rainforest, experience the life and learn about the creatures, see exotic butterflies and tropical birds flying free, handle...

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Craigmillar Castle (4.9 Miles)

Craigmillar Castle is a well preserved 15th and 16th Century old ruin. It is located about three miles south-east from Edinburgh city centre and very...

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Cockburn Museum of Geology (6.2 Miles)

The Cockburn Museum of Geology is one of the museums that is owned and maintained by the prestigious and ancient University of Edinburgh. Dedicated...

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Crichton Castle (6.8 Miles)

Crichton Castle occupies a beautiful location, close to the banks of the River Tyne. Owned and operated by Historic Scotland, the property was built...

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Arthur’s Seat (7.2 Miles)

Arthur’s Seat dominates the Edinburgh skyline and can be seen here rising behind Calton Hill. Located in Holyrood Park, it can be climbed in an...

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Museum of Musical Instruments (7.5 Miles)

The museum features unusual, obscure and rare instruments such as a Spanish bugle, a Contrabass serpent, a Bullroarer, Pocket violins, Snake charmers, Didjeridu and Hurdy-gurdies....

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South Side Museum (7.7 Miles)

The South Side Museum is located in the Gray Room, and displays a range of artefacts from the industrial past of this area. There...

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Sir Jules Thorn Exhibition (8.1 Miles)

Adjacent to the Playfair Hall at the very heart of Edinburgh, this museum is dedicated to exploring and illustrating the scope of modern surgery and...

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Holyrood Palace (8.3 Miles)

The official Scottish residence of Her Majesty the Queen is based in the huge public Holyrood Park at the end of the Royal Mile, opposite...

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The Queen's Gallery (8.3 Miles)

The Queen's Gallery is a purpose-built modern art gallery and museum in the shell of the former Holyrood Free Church and Duchess of Gordon's School....

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Our Dynamic Earth (8.3 Miles)

Our Dynamic Earth is a fantastic journey of discovery through the story of our planet. Travel back in time and witness the big bang from...

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Scottish Poetry Library (8.5 Miles)

The Scottish Poetry Library was founded in 1984 and has in a relatively short time amassed an incredible collection of poetic works from many hundreds...

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