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SCOTTISH BORDERS,
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Scottish Mining Museum
Newtongrange www.scottishminingmuseum.com |
Set in Lady
Victoria Colliery, in Newtongrange just off the A7,
this five star visitor attraction houses the story
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coal for Scotland. This vital way of life can be
discovered through exhibitions, interactives, film
theatres,
a recreated underground roadway and coalface
and the Magic Helmet Tour.
With a gift shop, coffee shop and private function
facilities. Open daily: Mar - Oct: 10.00-5.00, Nov -
Feb: 10.00-4.00. Adults £5.95 Child £3.95
Concession £3.95 Family £17.95.
Directions: 10 miles south of Edinburgh on
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Paxton House and Country Park
Berwick upon
Tweed www.paxtonhouse.com |
Magnificent 18th century
Adam mansion overlooking the majestic River Tweed with Scotland’s
pre-eminent collection of Chippendale furniture, 12 period rooms,
Robert Adam interiors, Picture Gallery (National Galleries of
Scotland), Nursery and working Georgian Kitchen. Paxton House sits within 80 acres
of woodland, riverside and gardens.
Enjoy walks, trails, wildlife viewing hides, adventure playgrounds, putting green, croquet lawn together with shop,
tearoom, events, exhibitions and much more besides.
Directions:
We are signposted
3 miles from the A1 Berwick-upon-Tweed Bypass on the B6461 |
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