Category: Scotland

“Prestongrange is a site of major importance in the story of Scotland”s Industrial Revolution. It was the location of a sixteenth century harbour, a seventeenth century glass works, eighteenth and nineteenth century potteries and a nineteenth/twentieth century coal mine and brick works. Remnants of these former industries can still be seen, and many of the…

“Uncover our treasures including a real 18th century lead mine set deep in the hillside where visitors can experience the thrill of going underground. Make your way along village paths to the two miners” cottages and see how the miners really lived before exploring the second oldest subscription Library in Europe, which has recently gained…