Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum

15/06/2026

Sweet little 'Present from Sanquhar'.
The Tolbooth Museum opens again tomorrow at 10am and is free to visit so that's a little present in itself. Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum open Tuesday to Saturday, 10-1, 2-5.
See more here: https://www.futuremuseum.co.uk/collections/life-work/key-industries/tourism/souvenirs/cup-saucer--a-present-from-sanquhar

05/06/2026

The Men of Mennock. This incredible photo frame is on display in Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum. It shows the men from nearby Mennock who fought in the First World War. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10-1, 2-5 if you want to take a closer look and find out more!

29/05/2026

Sanquhar Castle, oil painting, undated and signed 'McLean'. On display in Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum alongwith archaeology connected with the castle site.
Visit Tuesday to Saturday 10-1, 2-5, free entry.

22/05/2026

We recently had an inquiry about this lovely blanket, on display in Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum. Our staff measured it (almost 4 metres long and nearly 2 metres wide!), photographed it and provided information to the inquirer.
Our records say it was made by John McQueen, Tweed and Blanket Manufacturer, Crawick Mill in the 1890s.
In 1876 the redundant carpet mill was converted into a woollen factory by John McQueen. The old buildings were rebuilt and a new waterwheel fitted. In the 1890s it was producing 50 pairs of blankets a day.
We are always pleased to help inquirers and to have a reason to look at an object up close.

08/05/2026

The brickworks at Sanquhar and Kirkconnel made over 200 varieties of item such as this chimney.
It is on display in Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum and when you visit, you might spot other examples on top of houses in the town.
Open Tuesday to Saturday 10-1, 2-5.

01/05/2026

Example of a Sanquhar pattern glove in red and green. This is one of several variations on the Duke design, known as squares. This is the Rose, named in 1930 to mark the birth of Princess Margaret Rose.
An example of a living tradition and intangible cultural heritage on display in Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum. Visit Tuesday to Saturday 10-1, 2-5.

06/02/2026

Talk on objects from the collection at Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum coming soon!
Dumfries and Galloway! Whats Going on ?

17/01/2026

Opportunity to work at the beautiful Tolbooth. Please share.

JOB VACANCY AT SANQUHAR TOLBOOTH MUSEUM
More details here:
https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/dumfries-and-galloway-council/jobs/seasonal-museum-attendant-455923