Opening Times

1 April – 30 September

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 1pm to 5pm
  • Sunday: 1pm to 5pm

Last entry and closures

  • Last entry: 30 minutes before closing
  • Closed: 1 October to 31 March

Ticket prices

Ticket type

Price (in person only)

Member/Explorer Pass holder

Free

Adult

£2.00

Child aged 5-15

£1.50

Child under 5

Free

Concession

Free

How to get here

In the village of Torphichen, around 2.5 miles north of Bathgate.

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Address

Torphichen
West Lothian

National Grid reference:

NS 969 726

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