Biggar Museum Trust aims to collect, store, preserve and record Biggar and Upper Clydesdale’s rich archaeological, social and historic heritage. The museum explores 14,000 years of rural and small town life in Upper Clydesdale. It focuses on the people who have lived and worked here from prehistoric times up to the mid-20th century.
Our Mission Statement
i) to collect, store, preserve and record the historic heritage of the area. ii) to provide an educational and enjoyable experience for all ages. iii) to make the collection and archives as accessible to as many people as possible. iv) to act as one of the focal points for local community endeavour. v) to maintain the financial viability of the museum.
Getting here
By Car: Biggar is on the A702, 30 miles southwest of Edinburgh and 10 miles southeast of Lanark. From the south, Biggar is 15 minutes from the M74 junction 13 at Abington. Postcode for Sat Nav: ML12 6DH.
By Bus: There is a bus service between Edinburgh and Biggar, no.101/102. There is bus service between Lanark and Biggar.
By Train: The nearest train station is Lanark which connects to Glasgow Central.
Access & Facilities
The Museum has its own dedicated parking for up to 12 cars and a coach. The Museum is suitable for visitors of all ages with interactive displays and a baby changing facility. The Museum is fully accessible for disabled visitors with a designated disabled parking space and an accessible toilet.
Latest Reviews
The museum provides some dedicated parking spaces at the front of the building including some for the disabled. The museum also has disabled toilet facilities at the museum. I uses a wheelchair and was able to look at all the exhibits easily and enjoyed them. The museum is quite suitable and fully accessible for disabled visitors. A must visit museum even you are disabled. No worries.