"Standing Stones" at Dalmellington
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Loch Doon ©Brian Joyce
The Seven Standing Stones of Dalmellington.
For over 6,000 years there had been settlements in and around the Doon Valley. Over recent years the settlements at Benquhat, Craigmark and to a lesser degree Pennyvenie had been lost and further losses seemed inevitable. The standing stones were erected to symbolise the seven settlements of Dalmellington, Bellsbank, Burnton, Pennyvenie, Benquhat, Craigmark, and Waterside.
Local stone mason Kevin Roberts worked the centre stone, which not only bears the Dalmellington Coat of Arms, but also "The Eternal Flame" of Scottish Coal symbolising, this area's long and cultural connection with the mining industry. The project was supported by Scottish Coal, Cumnock and Doon Valley Minerals Trust and Dalmellington Community Council
Photograph: 2008 ©JSL595 Information based on description by Councillor Robert Taylor.
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River Doon flowing through Patna
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The Doon Valley Museum is located in one of the oldest buildings in Dalmellington (dating from 1744). It was saved from demolition in the 1980s and it has been converted to serve the community as a museum, art gallery and meeting place.
The museum room interprets the rich social and industrial history of the area, with emphasis on particular the coal mines, the ironworks, and the associated communities. These are presented through a collection of photographs and artifacts donated by local people.
Two exhibition galleries offer a range of exhibitions each year by professional and amateur artists.
A large collection of photographs and maps is available for use by researchers of family and local history.
Admission
Free
Opening Hours
Thursday to Saturday 10am to 4pm
Closed public holidays and between 25th December and 4th January
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