Welcome to the Scottish Mining Museum


The Scottish Mining Museum is the central archive and visitor attraction for the Scottish Mining heritage, social and mining history for Scotland. The Scottish Mining Museum is a 5 star visitor attraction with one of the finest surviving examples of a Victorian colliery in Europe.

Vacancy - Chair of the Board of Trustees

Scotland’s National Mining Museum is looking for a charismatic, energetic and resourceful leader to chair the Board of Trustees. This is a non-remunerative position. The Scottish Mining Museum cares for the Lady Victoria Colliery, Scotland’s most Treasured Place; operates a Five Star visitor attraction; and holds a Recognised Collection. The Trust is supported by the Scottish Government, Midlothian Council and Historic Scotland.

[click here to download a description of the position]

Information packs are available from
The Secretary
The Scottish Mining Museum
Lady Victoria Colliery
Newtongrange Midlothian
EH22 4QN. Tel. No. 0131 663 7519

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

About The Museum

About The Museum Image The Scottish Mining Museum is a 5 star visitor attraction with one of the finest surviving examples of a Victorian colliery in Europe.

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Museum Collections

The Collection ImageAt the museum we have a wide collection of mining artifacts, a comprehensive library and a massive selection of historically important exhibits.
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Education & Projects

Education Projects ImageOur education team have created and been involved in a number of art, social history and geological projects suitable for a wide audience
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Events & Functions

Events ImageThe Mining museum offers a number of venues which suit conferences, exhibitiions and more recently, weddings!


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