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West Lothian museums

Bennie Museum

9-11 Mansefield Street, Bathgate,
EH48 4HU
 Bennie Museum in Bathgate

Opening times

11am to 4pm (April to September)

11am to 3.30pm (October to March).

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Cost

Free

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What they say

The Bennie Museum opened on 20th May 1989 as a museum of Bathgate’s history and life. It is run entirely by Volunteers under the management of a Charitable Trust.

 

 

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​Linlithgow Canal Centre

Manse Rd, Linlithgow, Basin EH49 6AJ

 ​Linlithgow Canal Centre

Opening times

Visit their website for opening times

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Cost

Visit their website for costs

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What they say

The Canal Museum is housed in a former canal stable and first opened in 1977.  It is the only canal museum in Scotland. On display are old photographs and documents that describe the origin, decline and renaissance of the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal.  Boat models, original tools and equipment, and objects from the working life of the canal are also on show. Natural history information changes with the season.

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Linlithgow  Museum

​ 93 High Street, Linlithgow, EH49 7EZ

Linlithgow  Museum

Opening times

Friday  10am to 4pm

Saturday  10am to 4pm

Sunday  1pm to 4pm

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Cost

Free

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What they say

Learn about civic life in Linlithgow and celebrate the town's rich royal heritage. This gallery features our stunning Mary, Queen of Scots statue, which was the first life-size statue of her to be commissioned in Scotland. Discover our trades and industries including dyeing, explosives, pharmaceuticals and electronics.

Kids (and adults) will love the hands on interactives which include make your own medicine, design your own banner, and even a smelling interactive.

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