Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum
In or near Carnwath.
Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
John Lord — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum is a museum located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum showcases 14,000 years of local history, featuring exhibits that highlight the area's rural and small-town life. Visitors can explore significant artifacts, including Scotland's oldest gun and a Victorian street scene.
Place summary
Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum is located in central Scotland, postcode ML12. The museum showcases the local history and heritage of the surrounding area. It features a range of exhibits that reflect the cultural and social development of Biggar and its environs.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6249, -3.5200
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Phone
- +44 1899 221050
- Opening
- April – Dec: Tue–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 1pm–5pm; Jan–Mar: Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 1pm–5pm; closed Mon.
- Official site
- www.biggarmuseumtrust.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/4342554235 (ODbL)
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Where to eat & stay near Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum
Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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74 Main Street, Carnwath
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The Clydesdale Inn
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The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles
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Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum?
- Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6DH).
- What is Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum?
- Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum?
- Drivers can use postcode ML12 6DH.
- How do I get to Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6DH. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.