Friday, 6th April 2007  

WILLY THE WICKED WOLF – part of PUPPET ANIMATION FESTIVAL

Performances at 11am & 2pm

Willie is an outrageous but lovable rogue, whose interest includes food, motorbikes and rock ‘n’ roll. He plans to eat Granny and Red Riding Hood but fails miserably because of his unreliable motorbike. Luckily granny is a good mechanic. Unluckily she is not a good driver…How will it end? Happily of course, if the audience helps! A riotous and funny show which breathes wild new life into the seaside booth style of puppetry, which everyone will love and enjoy.   Suitable for age 4+.  TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THE MUSEUM, PRICED £1.50 per child, £2.50 per adult, £5.00 for 1 adult & 2 children.

Friday, 13th April 2007

GHOST TOUR

Come along and experience the Scottish Mining Museum by night on a ghost tour led by Aggie McGhee, a coal sorter at the Lady Vic!  Watch out for Mungo Mackay, much-feared general manager of the Lothian Coal Company and Jock Kane the headless miner whose spirit stills haunts the mine.

Tour lasts approx 1.5 hours and is followed by local ghost stories and refreshments in the museum's coffee shop.  TICKETS PRICED £13 ARE AVAILABLE NOW. 

Saturday, 28th April 2007 10am – 4pm

MIDLOTHIAN HISTORY FAIR

Come along and learn all about the history of Midlothian or find out how to trace your ancestors.  Stands will be hosted by local history societies, genealogy consultants, Historic Scotland, Black Diamond Radio and more.  Don’t miss the presentations by Miles Ogilthorpe of RCAHMS (12pm) and Rae McGhee of Dalkeith Local History Society – Dark, Deadly Dalkeith (2pm).  Tour the museum’s library and archive between 2pm and 4pm.  Drop in to the craft workshop for children between 10am-4pm.  ENTRY FREE.    

SATURDAY, 5^TH May – BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND

CEILIDH EVENING – 7.30pm – midnight

Enjoy an evening of music, dancing and stovies in the wonderful atmosphere of the Old Power House at the Scottish Mining Museum.  TICKETS, PRICED £10 ARE AVAILABLE NOW FROM THE MUSEUM.

Monday, 7th May - BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND

SHOW SCOTLAND - VICTORIAN MINING EXPERIENCE

Take a step back in time and experience life at the Lady Vic in Victorian times, with our character Aggie McGhee, a coal sorter, to guide you.  Try on Victorian outfits, listen to Aggie’s stories as she takes you on your tour and try your hand at the various Victorian arts & crafts.  Don’t miss this fantastic day of fun and learning for the whole family!   Victorian Mining Experience visitors will also be given the museum’s general 3-part entry ticket to see the whole museum (valid for 1 year from date of issue.)   VICTORIAN TOURS AT 11AM & 2PM.   PLACES ARE LIMITED!  DON’T MISS OUT - BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW!  TICKETS PRICED £5.95 PER ADULT, £3.95 PER CHILD/CONCESSION OR £17.95 PER FAMILY (2 ADULTS AND UP TO 4 CHILDREN).  

Monday, 7^th May – BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND

RAG RUG COURSE – 10AM – 5PM

Rag rug making is a traditional craft that people have done for hundreds of years. It requires very few tools and once the basic technique is learnt, there are no limits to the variety of things you can make – cushions, tea cosies, wall hangings, chair pads, blankets, etc.  ONLY 12 PLACES AVAILABLE SO DON’T DELAY-  BOOK NOW - £18 PER HEAD, MATERIALS INCLUDED.

Friday, 27th July 2007

GHOST TOUR

Come along and experience the Scottish Mining Museum by night on a ghost tour led by Aggie McGhee, a coal sorter at the Lady Vic!  Watch out for Mungo Mackay, much-feared general manager of the Lothian Coal Company and Jock Kane the headless miner whose spirit stills haunts the mine.

Tour lasts approx 1.5 hours and is followed by ghost stories and refreshments in the museum's coffee shop. 

TICKETS PRICED £13 ARE AVAILABLE NOW. 

Sunday, 29th July 2007

FAMILY FUN DAY

Bring the family along for a day of fun at the Scottish Mining Museum.  As well as entry to the Museum’s exhibitions and tours, there will be bouncy castles, magicians, balloon artists, puppet shows, face painting, arts & crafts and much more! 

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE GATE – UP TO 2 PEOPLE £5, UP TO 5 PEOPLE £10, UP TO 8 PEOPLE £15!