The Maltings Exhibition Centre in Cramond opens its doors this weekend, offering visitors a window into one of the most remarkable stretches of history in Scotland, stretching from 8,500 BC to the present day.
Located in the historic heart of Cramond, the Maltings Exhibition Centre opens this weekend for its summer season, until the end of September. Admission is free, with a suggested donation of £3.50, and is open to visitors of all ages. Opening times are 2–5pm each Saturday, Sunday, and on public holidays.
Cramond is one of the oldest continuously occupied areas in Scotland, and the centre’s permanent exhibition brings that story to life. Displays trace human activity in the area from the earliest known evidence of settlement in 8,500 BC, through the Roman era, the medieval period, and on into more recent centuries.
Visitors can explore the story of Cramond’s Kirk and village, the lives of those who lived and worked on the local estates, and the area’s industrial heritage, including its association with one of Scotland’s earliest iron works, which once drove activity along the River Almond.
The Maltings is a brilliant destination for families and younger visitors. Children can come face to face with genuine Roman artefacts recovered from nearby archaeological digs, and step back in time to experience what a local Victorian school classroom would have looked like.
This summer’s programme also includes a series of guided walks along the River Almond and to Cramond Island. Volunteers from the Cramond Heritage Trust will be on hand throughout the season to bring the stories of the site to life.
Ian Rodger, Chair of Cramond Heritage Trust, said: “We are absolutely delighted to be opening the Maltings Exhibition Centre for another summer season.
“Cramond has a history that stretches back thousands of years, quite possibly making it one of the oldest continuously occupied places in Scotland, and this exhibition centre is where that story is told.
“We can’t wait to share it with visitors, whether they’re coming back for the first time in years or discovering Cramond for the very first time.”
The Maltings Exhibition Centre is run entirely by volunteers from the Cramond Heritage Trust and relies on the generosity of visitors and supporters to preserve and share the heritage of this extraordinary place. Donations are warmly welcomed.
