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 audiovisual presentation and gallery investigation take you on a tour, revealing the fascinating story of Upper Nithsdale.
Visitor info
Opening hours
From March - Sep 2024, Mondays to Saturdays, 10AM-1PM / 2-5PM and Sundays, 2-5PM
Address
High Street,
Sanquhar,
DG4 6BN
Admission
Free
Contact details
Email: dumfriesmuseum@dumgal.gov.uk
Phone: 01659 50186
Website: https://www.dgculture.co.uk/venue/sanquhar-tolbooth-museum/
Accessibility
Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum is accessed via a flight of stone steps. Public toilets are available 150m from the museum.
