Step back in time at this completely restored printing works and see how printing was done at the beginning of this century. The buildings contain an office, paper store with reconstructed water-wheel, composing and press rooms. Visitors can discover the secrets of the printing works from archive-based posters, by watching the printer at work and by trying typesetting by hand. The many historic items and photographs on display give a fascinating insight into this small Borders town. Shop.
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Good Friday to Easter Monday and June to September, Thursday - Monday 12.00pm to 5.00pm (Sunday 1.00pm - 5.00pm).
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| Admission / Cost |
Adult £3.50, concession £2.60.
Adult group £2.80, child/school group £1.00, Family £9.50.
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Good access.
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| How to find us |
5 miles west of Peebles.
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Contact Information
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Robert Smail's Printing Works (NTS)
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7 / 9 High Street
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Innerleithen
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Borders
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EH44 6HA
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Tel: 01896 830206
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smails@nts.org.uk
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