South Lanarkshire
Almost all of the gasworks buildings and equipment remain. You can even see some of the steam-driven machines used for gas production and distribution in action. Biggar Gasworks passed into state care soon after its doors shut. Today, it’s a lasting reminder of an industry that benefited all of Scotland’s citizens, and the only preserved gasworks left in the country.
The gasworks connected the people of Biggar with gas to lighting in the dark evenings, which caused literacy rates to soar as poorer people could read into the evening. On a visit to Biggar Gasworks, visitors can learn about the industrial network transforming coal into gas.
For Doors Open Days visit Biggar Gasworks to find out from our knowledgeable guides how the gasworks operated before it's closure in 1973, and take part in some fun family activities.
Facilities
Additional Access Information
Showroom and exhauster house have single-step access, step-free access is provided to the retort house, coal store, and meter.
Key Information
Booking not required.
Where to find us
Address
- Biggar Gasworks Museum
- Gas Works Road
- Biggar
- ML12 6BZ