Open every weekend from Easter to Christmas. Opening Times: Saturdays 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4.30pm; Sundays 2pm to 4.30pm
An independent local museum dedicated to the history & heritage of the village of Dollar in the county of Clackmannanshire, Scotland. Our 37th year.
Exhibitions
From prehistoric times to the present day, artefacts, documents and photographs illustrate the history of Dollar.
This year we are open from Saturday 19th April 2025 with a new exhibition on DOLLAR WATER MILLS.
The new exhibition for 2025 is on Dollar Water Mills. Dollar has always had an excellent potential supply of waterpower in the Dollar Burn and the River Devon. The exhibition looks at the mills which used this power in the past. The mills are:
- The Dollar Mill was the grain mill for the village from mediaeval times. It was situated in the Mill Green. A copy of the earliest Campbell charter to mention the mill will be on display. It has been obtained from Argyll Estates Archives in Inveraray and dates from 1582, but the mill was undoubtedly in existence much earlier. The photo below shows an archaeological dig in 1978-80.
- The Woollen Mills. There were two woollen mills, the second of which is now the Castle Campbell Hall. Part of the Hall is now Dollar Museum.
- The Rackmill, originally a grain mill. The building can still be seen beside the road bridge over the River Devon near the Chalet Park at Dollarfield.
- The Bleachworks at Dollarfield: two parts of the works were water powered. The main works on the east side of the Devon Road was founded in 1787. It was demolished in 20th century and the Chalet Park now fills the site. The second mill was the West Mill on the west side of the Devon Road, which is now a private house.
A main feature of the exhibition is a watercolour by H.W. Williams (known as ‘Grecian Williams’), showing how the mill complex in the Mill Green looked around 1796. This was only recently discovered and was bought at auction by a Friend of the Museum, who is kindly lending it for this exhibition.
photo shows archaeological dig (1978-80)
Museum Opening Times: Saturdays 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4.30pm; Sundays 2pm to 4.30pm
Our Permanent Exhibitions
A specially designed model of Dollar Railway Station and Dollar Mine showing underground workings together with our Devon Valley Railway display. A small exhibition of local artists including Adam Robson and Jennifer Campbell. A Time-Line of Dollar History, Local Witches, Floods in Dollar, the origin of the place-name “Dollar”, artefacts from local industries and churches – Granny’s kitchen – and much more …
Prehistoric
Local finds from Bronze Age burials on loan from the National Museums of Scotland give an insight into early inhabitants of the Hillfoots.
Dollar Academy
Dollar Academy has become one of the top independent schools in Scotland. Learn more about its history and how it came to be.
Castle Campbell
Dollar has lived in the shadow of Castle Gloum, renamed Castle Campbell, the lowland dwelling of the Earls of Argyll.
The Devon Valley Railway
The railway came to Dollar in 1869. From the 1950s until closure to passengers in 1964.
What to expect on your visit
Dollar Museum is small but it’s packed with lots of exciting exhibits and artefacts.
Supporting the museum
Dollar Museum is an independent local museum and as such relies heavily on donations and local volunteers.
How to find us
We are located in the village of Dollar, in Clackmannanshire, Scotland. Situated approximately 1 hour drive from Edinburgh and 45 mins from Glasgow.
Address
Dollar Museum
Castle Campbell Hall, 1 High Street
Dollar, Clackmannanshire
FK14 7AY
Entrance
FREE
Donations are welcome
Opening Times
The Museum is open from Easter to Christmas at the following times:
-Saturdays: 11am to 1pm, 2pm to 4.30pm
-Sundays: 2pm to 4.30pm
or by arrangement with the Curator (see Research page)