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Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum
Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum
Discover Sanquhar's world-famous knitting tradition and the story of the mines and miners of Sanquhar and Kirkconnel.
What was it like to be a prisoner in Sanquhar jail? How did the ordinary people of Upper Nithsdale live and work in times past? All this and more can be found in the town's fine 18th-century Tolbooth.
A free audio-visual presentation and museum trail takes you on a tour, revealing the fascinating story of the history and customs of the Royal Burgh of Upper Nithsdale.
Contact
Mr
Reynolds
High Street
Sanquhar
Dumfries & Galloway
DG4 6BN
Scotland
Tel: +44 (1387) 253374
Fax: +44 (1387) 265081
E-Mail: dumfriesmuseum@dumgal.gov.uk
WWW: http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/musuems
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