Heritage Tours at Almond Valley
Discover local heritage through a specialist tour
Experience a delightful blend of discovery and indulgence with our Tea, Touch and Tour sessions. Begin with a guided tour of your chosen area, where our expert guides will bring fascinating stories to life. Then, enjoy hands-on interactions during our engaging museum handling or petting sessions, offering a unique opportunity to connect with history and or nature in an unforgettable way.
End your visit on a sweet note with a delicious hot drink and a slice of cake in our tearoom. While the tour and handling session lasts approximately 75 minutes, you’re welcome to stay and savour your refreshments at your leisure and to roam the wider site.
Introducing our Tea, Touch and Tour Programme
Each session is perfect for groups of up to 10, making it an ideal outing for care home residents, colleges or colleagues.
Scotland’s shale oil story
Journey through years of history in these immersive sessions that traces the fascinating story of Scotland’s global shale oil. Explore the Carboniferous origins of this unique resource and its pivotal role in shaping local industrial heritage and communities. Through a guided tour and interactive handling sessions, you will uncover how shale oil fuelled the globe, transformed the West Lothian region and its lasting impact on Scotland’s story.
Agriculture in Scotland’s shale oil communities
Delve into the rich agricultural heritage of Scotland’s shale oil communities in this engaging session. Discover how farming intertwined with the industrial landscape of rare livestock breeds. Through a blend of a tour and hands-on experiences, you will gain a deeper appreciation for the resilience and innovation of the region’s agricultural legacy.
Discover our school learning visits
Working closely with pupils and teachers, we’ve developed a dynamic heritage education programme that’s fully aligned with the Curriculum for Excellence and supports Learning for Sustainability. Our visits bring history, nature, and culture to life through hands-on, engaging experiences designed to inspire curiosity and deepen understanding.
