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Robert Smail's Printing Works

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Description:
A completely restored printing works - just as it was a hundred years ago. See the office, the paper store with reconstructed water-wheel, the composing and press rooms and watch a printer at work. You can also try typesetting by hand as it used to be done!
Orders taken for printing and stationery.

Ownership:
National Trust for Scotland

Situation � OS ref: NT 333367

How to get there:
By car:
At 7/9 High Street, Innerleithen. Car parking nearby.
By public transport:
Regular bus service from Peebles to Galashiels passes the door.
Regular service from Edinburgh.

Seasonal opening details (2009):
2nd April to 31st October.

Opening Hours:
Thursday to Monday 12noon to 5pm, Sunday 1pm to 5pm.
Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Facilities:
NTS Gift Shop

Admission: 2009
Adult �5.50, Family �15, 1 Parent �10, Concession �4.50

Contact:
Tel: 01896 830206

Attached attractions:

Additional info:
VisitScotland 4 star Visitor Attraction
Disabled access to most parts.

Web link: (where appropriate):

Places to stay nearby:
Peebles

Local towns and villages:
Innerleithen
Peebles

Robert Smail's Printing Works,