Cousland Smiddy Trust

Cousland Smiddy Trust (Scottish Charity Number: SC 00 94 49)
31 Hadfast Road, Cousland, Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland. EH22 2NZ.
e-mail: info@couslandsmiddy.co.uk
Telephone: 0131 663 8118 Fax: 0131 663 8118

The Smiddy

Opening times for 2010

The restored Smith’s Cottage and 18th century smiddy building are open to visitors.

Saturdays	Thursdays	Saturdays
Open Day 10am - 4pm	by appointment	by appointment
8th May	13th 27th May	29th May
12th June *	10th 24th June	26th June
10th July	8th 22nd July	24th July
7th August	12th 26th August	28th August
11th September**	9th 23rd September	25th September

*12th June - Scotland's Garden Scheme Cousland Village Gardens

** 11th September - Midlothian Doors Open Day.

Blacksmithing Demonstrations

Blacksmithing demonstrations each Open Saturday at 11.30am and 1.00pm.

Group bookings welcome. To book a visit – please telephone or fax: 0131 663 8118 or e-mail: info@couslandsmiddy.co.uk

Entrance by suggested donation of £2.

Volunteers and supporters welcomed

Please telephone or e-mail for details of how you might be able to help.

Main Funders

Cousland Smiddy Trust has raised funds through local voluntary action and through grants and awards from various bodies, including: Scottish Museums Council, Dalkeith History Society, Scottish Development Agency, Tynewater Community Council, Smiths Gore/Lady Stair, Cousland Village Association, Lothian Regional Council, Scottish Development Agency, Midlothian District Council/ Scottish Conservation Trust, SCVO, Shell (Better Britain), Ernest Cook Foundation, Esme Fairbairn Trust, Royal Bank of Scotland, Historic Scotland, Glenfiddich (Living Scotland), National Lottery (Awards for All), ENTRUST, Heritage Lottery Fund, Rev. Colin Day (Bequest) and Midlothian Council.