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 2009

The restored Smith's Cottage and 18th century Smiddy building are open to the public from 10am – 4pm, Saturdays 9th May, 13th June, 11th July, 8th August, 12th September..

Also by appointment on the following days: Each Thursday from 1 st May to 26th of September 1pm – 4pm, Saturdays 23rd May, 27th June, 25 th July, 22nd August and 26th September 10am - 4pm.

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 for Adults and £1 for Children.

Blacksmithing Demonstrations

Blacksmithing demonstrations will be held on each Open Saturday at 11.30 and 1pm.

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.