A happy 50th birthday at Low Parks Museum
Golden weekend of activities in celebration
A packed programme of activities included history workshops, performances by South Lanarkshire Staff Choir, an open invitation to play the grand piano in the museum’s assembly room and lots of special birthday cupcakes.
There was also the launch of a new collection of work by the Writers at the Museum group.
Chair of South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture, Councillor David Watson, said: “It was a great birthday weekend at Low Parks but that is only part of this special year for the museum and I look forward to many return visits.
“Low Parks is the museum for South Lanarkshire and I promise it offers all visitors an interesting, fun and educational experience.”
Although the building itself is more than 321 years old, Friday, November 3, marked the 50th anniversary of its latest incarnation as Low Parks Museum.
Rated as a five-star visitor attraction by Visitscotland, the Hamilton museum is packed with a fascinating range of permanent and temporary exhibitions that trace local history.
This includes the Hamilton Palace, early settlement, working life and also the history of the local regiment, the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).
The museum actually comprises two historic buildings which themselves have significant historic importance – Portland was built in 1696 and is the oldest building in Hamilton, and the former Hamilton Palace Riding School.
Councillor Watson added: “As a five-star visitor attraction, Low Parks Museum is a great asset for us to have in Hamilton and tells the story of South Lanarkshire in an engaging and fascinating way, so this first halfcentury is well worth celebrating.”