About Me

Moffat, Scotland
The story of our Museum starts in 1984 when an imaginative group of local people set about establishing a Museum in the old Bakehouse. Since those early days it has flourished and though the collections have increased the area in which to display them can not. The space is limited. Additionally the delightful access through a cobbled pathway and stepped entrance is not friendly for visitors who have any difficulty walking. It has been possible through a generous bequest from an Australian member of the Moffat Clan to buy an adjacent building. We can now join these two buildings together and at a stroke both expand the display and storage areas and provide a new access from the main pavement. Work to create our new look Museum with all the palns for fresh projects which goes with it started in April/May 2012 and will continue till the end of the year. This BLOG or diary will record through simple text and pictures what we are doing as we are doing it. Please wish us well and come and see us in person when we are finished. In the meantime we will be happy to have your encouragement and any comments are very welcome.

Wednesday 19 December 2012

'WINTER WARMER'


Throngs of people! Looking at displays about volunteering with the Museum - finding out about joining a 'members group', viewing a slide show of the progress of the building renovations and learning about the Corehead dig. And for refreshment Mulled wine, shortbread and mince pies.







Guests were canvassed about wearing volunteers badges and their feelings for the new building.  Reports were very favourable
Below guests test their local knowledge on the      Excalibur interactive display.


Tuesday 4 December 2012

Desk in place

Here is Jamie Hughes standing behind our new desk.  The walls have had a coat of paint and the area is lovely and light.

Remember the WINTER WARMER evening for anyone interested in the Museum and what we are doing.  Come along on December 18th between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.