Prestongrange Industrial Heritage Museum
Cafe
Parking available
Journey through one of Scotland's oldest industrial sites, honoring the region's heritage.

📜 Outdoor museum honoring Scotland's industrial heritage.
🔍 Features massive derelict machinery, a Cornish Beam Engine, and a Hoffman Kiln.

Why Go

🏭 Explore one of Scotland's oldest industrial sites
⚙️ See unique machinery like the Cornish Beam Engine
📚 Learn about coal mining, brick, glass, and pottery works
🚶 Enjoy self-guided or guided tours

Why Avoid

🚫 Visitor Centre closed October-March

💡 Tips

🎧 Audio guides available from visitor center or via mobile
📶 Free WiFi on site (ELC-GuestWifi)
☕ Pithead Canteen Café available

💰 Cost

Admission to museum is free, small charge for some events/activities, donations welcome.

🕒 Hours

Visitor Centre open daily April-September 11 a.m.

  • 4:30 p.m. Site open all year.

🅿️ Parking

Free parking on site, coaches welcome. Electric car charging at Wallyford Park and Ride.

♿ Accessibility

Information available on Euan's Guide website or by contacting the museum.

🚌 Transport

Bus route 26 connects Edinburgh. Wallyford and Prestonpans train stations are about 30 minutes walk. Bike racks available. On John Muir Way.

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