Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum CLOSED UNTIL APRIL 1ST
Museum | Sanquhar | Scotland | United Kingdom
Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum history
The Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum is located in a historic 18th-century building that originally served as a tolbooth. This building was designed in the Baroque style in 1739 by the Scottish architect William Adam and is now classified as a Category A listed building.
Historical building from the 18th century
Inside the museum, visitors can learn more about the Sanquhar knitting tradition, known for its distinctive two-color patterns. The history of the mining industry in Sanquhar and Kirkconnel is also explored, including the living conditions of the miners.
Sanquhar knitting tradition and patterns
The museum offers interactive exhibitions, including an audiovisual presentation that provides a comprehensive insight into the history of the region. For families, there is a special area with activities for children, quiz sheets, and the opportunity to search for figures from Sanquhar's past that have been recreated as Lego minifigures.
