Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Crawfordjohn Heritage Venture
In or near Leadhills.
Crawfordjohn Heritage Venture — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Leadhills · 9.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Crawfordjohn Heritage Venture is a museum located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Crawfordjohn Heritage Venture is located in a small village in South Lanarkshire, showcasing the history and community life of the area. Visitors can explore how the local community has evolved over generations, with exhibits reflecting the village's past.
Place summary
Crawfordjohn Heritage Venture is a museum located in the Scottish Lowlands. It focuses on the local history and culture of the area, presenting various exhibits that reflect the community's heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.4953, -3.7741
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6SS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Leadhills — 9.4 km
- Opening
- Sat & Sun 2:00pm–5:00pm; May until the end of Sept
- Official site
- www.crawfordjohn.org
Sources
- osm: node/12549894530 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crawfordjohn Heritage Venture?
- Crawfordjohn Heritage Venture is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6SS).
- What is Crawfordjohn Heritage Venture?
- Crawfordjohn Heritage Venture — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Crawfordjohn Heritage Venture?
- The nearest railway station is Leadhills, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6SS.
- How do I get to Crawfordjohn Heritage Venture?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6SS. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.