Guidebook for Leadhills
Shopping
Affectionately known as 'Leadhills Emporium', you would be amazed how much can be stocked in such a small store. essentials and more
Leadhills General Store
12-14 Main StAffectionately known as 'Leadhills Emporium', you would be amazed how much can be stocked in such a small store. essentials and more
Entertainment & Activities
Leadhills Golf Course is the highest in Scotland. This nine hole course offers considerable challenge as the winds can be high and unpredictable as they are channelled between the hills.
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Leadhills Golf Club
Leadhills Golf Course is the highest in Scotland. This nine hole course offers considerable challenge as the winds can be high and unpredictable as they are channelled between the hills.
Food Scene
Charismatic Landlord and Landlady (Rab and Rachel) always have a warm welcome and a tale to tell. Homely food at reasonable prices. Evening meals served, but they will also do takeaway on request
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The Hopetoun Arms Hotel
37 Main StCharismatic Landlord and Landlady (Rab and Rachel) always have a warm welcome and a tale to tell. Homely food at reasonable prices. Evening meals served, but they will also do takeaway on request
Arts & Culture
Leadhills Miner's Library is the oldest subscription library in the British Isles. Of the 23 founder members at Leadhills all were miners except for the minister and the schoolmaster.
Today the library contains various relics of the past life in the village and the mines, as well as the book collection. A mineral collection is on display showing rare minerals unique to this area including one of 'Leadhillsite'
Leadhills Miner's Library encompasses three organisations; The Leadhills Heritage Trust, The Miner's Library Committee and The Leadhills Reading Society.
Leadhills Miners Library
15 Main StLeadhills Miner's Library is the oldest subscription library in the British Isles. Of the 23 founder members at Leadhills all were miners except for the minister and the schoolmaster.
Today the library contains various relics of the past life in the village and the mines, as well as the book collection. A mineral collection is on display showing rare minerals unique to this area including one of 'Leadhillsite'
Leadhills Miner's Library encompasses three organisations; The Leadhills Heritage Trust, The Miner's Library Committee and The Leadhills Reading Society.
Uncover our treasures including a real 18th century lead mine set deep in the hillside where visitors can experience the thrill of going underground. Make your way along village paths to the miners’ cottages and see how the miners really lived in the different periods of 1750, 1850 & 1910 before exploring the second oldest subscription Library in Europe, which has gained Recognition status as being a collection of National Significance. Enter the Visitor Centre to discover a fantastic display of rocks, minerals, gold, mining and local artefacts
Daily during our opening season you can search for hidden gold – Yes – Real Gold – by trying your luck at Gold Panning. Our enthusiastic and friendly
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Museum of Lead Mining
Uncover our treasures including a real 18th century lead mine set deep in the hillside where visitors can experience the thrill of going underground. Make your way along village paths to the miners’ cottages and see how the miners really lived in the different periods of 1750, 1850 & 1910 before exploring the second oldest subscription Library in Europe, which has gained Recognition status as being a collection of National Significance. Enter the Visitor Centre to discover a fantastic display of rocks, minerals, gold, mining and local artefacts
Daily during our opening season you can search for hidden gold – Yes – Real Gold – by trying your luck at Gold Panning. Our enthusiastic and friendly
the home of Britain's highest adhesion railway. It climbs to 1,498 ft above sea level and visitors can ride on it
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Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway
Station Roadthe home of Britain's highest adhesion railway. It climbs to 1,498 ft above sea level and visitors can ride on it