South Scotland Historic Sites
Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace
- Dumfriesshire
- Museum
Thomas Carlyle was born here in 1795, and went on to become a great writer and historian, as well as one of the leading voices on 19th-century morals and social equality.
The Devil's Porridge Exhibition
- Dumfriesshire
- Museum
The Devil's Porridge Exhibition was founded in 1997 by Richard Brodie and tells the story of the greatest munitions factory on earth.
Dick Institute Museum
- Ayrshire
- Museum
The Dick Institute is home to many galleries with permanent and temporary displays of fine art, modern arts, crafts and natural sciences.
Dunoon Heritage Centre
- Glasgow & Around
- Museum
The Dunoon Heritage Centre offers an extensive collection relating to local history, the people and the way that this area has developed throughout the centuries
Eascote House Archery Centre
- Scottish Borders
- Family
Archery centre offers indoor and outdoor facilities, courses and training at all levels .Ideal for holiday makers. Suitable for people 7yrs upwards.
Eyemouth Museum
- Scottish Borders
- Museum
Discover the history of Eyemouth and surrounding area and see how it's people have lived through the ages by land and sea.
Fruitmarket Gallery
- Edinburgh City Centre
- Museum
This world-class gallery showcases work by many of the leading names in contemporary art.
Georgian House
- Edinburgh City Centre
- Mansion
The Georgian House was built in 1796 and has been magnificently restored to show a typical Edinburgh New Town House of the late 18th to early 19th century
Robert Smail's Printing Works
- Scottish Borders
- Family
A printing time-capsule featuring a completely restored Victorian printing works. Visitors can watch and experience for themselves the almost forgotten craft of hand typesetting
Galloway Hydros Visitor Centre
- Dumfriesshire
- Attraction
The Visitor Centre tells the story of the construction of the Galloway Hydros in the 1930s and the tour takes you into the power station, the control room and the turbine hall.
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