Museums · Central Scotland
Polmaise Colliery Museum
In or near Cowie.
Polmaise Colliery Museum — a museum in scotland-central, 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
- Stirling · 4.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Polmaise Colliery 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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Place summary
Polmaise Colliery Museum is a museum located in central Scotland. It focuses on coal mining history and the industrial heritage of the area. The museum reflects the significance of the coal industry in Scotland's past.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1022, -3.8696
- District
- Stirling
- Postcode
- FK7 7JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
- Nearest railway station
- Stirling — 4.5 km
Sources
- osm: way/121591591 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Polmaise Colliery Museum?
- Polmaise Colliery Museum is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode FK7 7JH).
- What is Polmaise Colliery Museum?
- Polmaise Colliery Museum — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Polmaise Colliery Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Stirling, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK7 7JH.
- How do I get to Polmaise Colliery Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Stirling, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK7 7JH.