Heritage Events

You’re welcome to pop in and we will show you around our wonderful Victorian-Style Theatre. Guided Tours 11am & 1:45pm. Tearoom will be open selling lunches and cakes! The Antiques, fabric and book sale is also on the same day, in the tearoom. Puppet shop, gardens and our own car park on site.

We are the last permanent puppet theatre in Scotland, so we are at risk. We rely on tickets sales and donations only to keep going, as we have no regular funding. The Arts are having a tough time at the moment. 

Guided tours at 11am and 1:45pm.

We are a Lodge of Freemasons, one of the oldest in Scotland. We are celebrating our 300th Anniversary in July 2027. Our building in the High Street houses our Masonic temple, which was laid out as it is today in 1814; the room itself has many many artefacts and memorabilia very important to the history of Freemasonry in General and Biggar in particular. 

For Doors Open Days we are welcoming visitors in to view artefacts and memorabilia with members on hand to answer any questions. 

The present Biggar Kirk is around 500 years old and reflects our Christian heritage and culture dating back to the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ and with much older roots in Judaism. ‘Windows to the Past’ is a splendid phrase for us because our windows are an exciting feature.  Our ultimate purpose is a door to the future with a new Heaven and a new Earth!

Our splendid building will be open and manned for Doors Open Days so that the public may view the inside, including the beautiful stained glass windows.  The person on duty will endeavour to answer visitors’ questions.

Biggar Fire Station was built in 1959 and consists of an engine bay, an office, a muster room, a small kitchen and toilet facilities. There are pictures of local fire fighters in action through the years. Visitors will be free to walk around the station and appliances and there will be a crew there to explain and answer and questions. Children will be able to sit in the appliance. 

You’re welcome to pop in and we will show you around our wonderful Victorian-Style Theatre. Guided Tours 11am & 1:45pm. Tearoom will be open selling lunches and cakes! The Antiques, fabric and book sale is also on the same day, in the tearoom. Puppet shop, gardens and our own car park on site.

We are the last permanent puppet theatre in Scotland, so we are at risk. We rely on tickets sales and donations only to keep going, as we have no regular funding. The Arts are having a tough time at the moment. 

Guided tours at 11am and 1:45pm.

The present Biggar Kirk is around 500 years old and reflects our Christian heritage and culture dating back to the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ and with much older roots in Judaism. ‘Windows to the Past’ is a splendid phrase for us because our windows are an exciting feature.  Our ultimate purpose is a door to the future with a new Heaven and a new Earth!

Our splendid building will be open and manned for Doors Open Days so that the public may view the inside, including the beautiful stained glass windows.  The person on duty will endeavour to answer visitors’ questions.

Step into a beautiful restored historic barn for an unforgettable night of Scottish heritage. Sip a dram, enjoy some nibbles, explore the striking original artwork, and journey through Scotland’s vibrant cultural history to the sound of live music.

Showcasing two newly graduated artists, Jenny Mowat and Emma Milligan.

See also: Art Trail Page 39

Come and visit the historic Biggar Gasworks, the only preserved gasworks left in the country. Inside you will see the original equipment and even some of the steam driven machines in action.

Guests include:

Robin Galbraith, Chairman of Calzeat, one of Britain’s most renowned textile manufacturers – learn how a boy from Biggar ended up making curtains for the White House!

Writer Hannah Murphy, who recently completed a research project with Biggar Museum exploring historic witchcraft accusations in Upper Clydesdale.

Jim Ness, author of ‘Historical Guide to Biggar Beyond the High Street’.

The evening will also feature extracts from Brian Lambie’s unexpurgated diaries and accordion music from Charlie Todd from Friends of Biggar Museum. Bring your own Biggar stories for a celebration of Biggar.