Visit Our Search Room
The Search Room is open to members of the public on Mondays and Thursday from 10am-4pm and is manned by volunteers who provide advice and guidance to help researchers make the most of our collections.
Visiting
All researchers must make an appointment before they visit by contacting heritage@newlanark.org or calling 01555661345.
We welcome group visits and can provide tours and introductions to the Search Room
– please contact us for further information
Food and drink is not allowed into the Search Room
We’re delighted to have been awarded Drax-funding which has allowed us to purchase vital collections management equipment for our archive. Over the last few months, our dedicated volunteers have been busy behind the scenes preparing over 10,000 collections items for digitisation. This has involved thorough analysis, organisation and planning surrounding our digital collections management system – eHive. This is an important, long-term project that allows us to make our collections more accessible as a learning and research tool.
With that in mind, we ask for patience as we go through this transition period towards digitisation. Due to the level of detail and organisation required to deliver this project, we will require advance notice of any enquiries looking to explore our collections. This will allow us to prepare materials ahead of any visit. Due to the working, ongoing nature of the project, some collections may not be available due to processing – as we rely on a small team of volunteers, these processes will take time, and we appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding.
If we are not able to accommodate enquiries, please advise visitors that we are at the beginning stages of making our archive more accessible and that they should keep an eye on our website for updates.
Handling our Collections
Please handle all items with the utmost care and respect and notify staff if you notice any damage
Where possible, do not remove items from their transparent sleeves
When handling items directly, please wear the gloves provided and use recommended supports
Only use pencil for note taking – staff can provide pencils if required
Please do not lean on or mark items in any way
Please return items to their correct place once you have finished with them
Learn More
Publications & Resources
Chronology of the restoration & development programme at New Lanark, 1963 – 2009
Our Collections
The collection helps to tell the fascinating story of New Lanark, from its days as a working mill, to its decline, restoration and inscription as a World Heritage site.
Colleges & Universities
New Lanark is a unique and stimulating destination for field and study visits.
