Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum

About Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum

Discover Sanquhar’s world famous knitting tradition and the story of the mines and miners of Sanquhar and Kirkconnel. What was it like to be a prisoner in Sanquhar jail? How did the ordinary people of Upper Nithsdale live and work in times past? All this and more can be found in the town’s fine 18th century tolbooth. A free audiovisual presentation and gallery investigation take you on a tour, revealing the fascinating story of Upper Nithsdale.

Accessibility: Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum is accessed via a flight of stone steps. Public toilets are available 150m from the museum.