1. South Scotland
  2. Dumfries and Galloway
  3. Sanquhar

About Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum

Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum tells of life in the past in Sanquhar. Discover the tolbooth jail to see what life was like for the criminals of Sanquhar.

There are also exhibits of life at home and work and life in the community and the museum is just down the road from Lorimer Park where the kids can blow the cobwebs away too.

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Opening Times

Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 14:00 - 17:00

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Pricing & Tickets

Free admission

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Contact Details

High Street
Sanquhar
Dumfries and Galloway
DG4 6BN
Scotland

Tel: 01659 50186

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