John Hastie Museum |
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Sitting on the edge of picturesque Strathaven Park, this local museum dating back to the 1920s was recently refurbished and extended.
The displays focus on the life of the area including its agriculture and weaving history and the character of the community which has bred fervent Covenanters in the 1600s and a Radical Revolt in the 1800s.
Other exhibits include the unique 'Strathaven Toffee' and a jar of pickled snakes collected by John Hastie himself. There is a small gallery of temporary exhibitions.
The park has bowling, putting, children's play area and paddling pool.
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Opening Times
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(2006 times)
1st April to 30th September: Daily 12.30pm - 4.30pm.
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Admission Charges
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(2006 prices)
Free.
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Directions
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| A726 from East Kilbride, M74 and A71 Kilmarnock to Strathaven. |
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Calderglen Country Park
(5 Miles)*
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Craignethan Castle
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Hunter House Heritage Centre
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(6 Miles)*
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