Penicuik Papermaking Museum

We are a volunteer-run Papermaking Museum, believed to be the only one in Scotland, open every Saturday afternoon from 1.30pm to 3.30pm from April to early November, or by arrangement. Entry is free but donations are grateful received.

Visitors can learn why Penicuik was the papermaking capital of the world, track the rise and fall of the mills along the River Esk, and view our many papermaking exhibits. The highlight for visitors (particularly children) is learning how paper is made and then making a sheet themselves.

Visitors can then visit Pen-y-Coe Press next door to learn about printing in the pre-digital world, and finish with a visit to our vintage stationery shop (open 10.00-16.00 Tuesday to Saturday).

We participate in Midlothian Open Doors Day (2025 – Saturday 13th September) when we generally extend our hours from 10am to 4pm

Close by
Penicuik Heritage Trail
Penicuik Storehouse
Penicuik Estate
Rosslyn Chapel
The Craigie Hotel