Getting Here
For centuries Moffat has been a hub for travellers crossing the Southern Uplands of Scotland making journeys from the South to the major conurbations of Scotland’s Central Belt, and all land routes have developed continuously reflecting advances in engineering and the movement of people. Today access to the town remains straightforward.
Moffat Museum Location Map
By Road
Moffat is just 1 ½ miles (2 ¼ kilometres) along the A701 from Junction 15 of the A74(M), giving easy access for travellers from the North, South and West of Scotland. Following the signs for Moffat, you will find Moffat Museum next door to the Black Bull Inn and opposite Upper Annandale Parish Church just after passing Station Park on your right as you enter the town. Parking is available in the grounds of Upper Annandale Parish Church (for a small donation), as well as free parking opposite Station Park (where there are electric car charging facilities), and free parking in the High Street.
From the East the A708 offers a beautiful country drive from Selkirk, bringing you into the town’s High Street just around the corner from Moffat Museum
By Bus
There are several bus services that serve Moffat, with a main bus stop in the centre of the High Street opposite Dickson Street.
| X74 | This is the main daily bus service serving Moffat. Running from Dumfries to Glasgow, this Stagecoach service is a request stop service as far as Moffat and then limited stops to Glasgow. Some services are very busy depending on both local and Glasgow events. You can find an interactive timetable here: X74 Bus Times |
| 101A | This is the daily bus service from Dumfries to Edinburgh, this Houston’s service is a request stop service. There are 4 buses each way Monday to Saturday, with 3 buses each way on Sundays. You can find an interactive timetable here: 101A Bus Times |
| 380 | This is the daily bus service from Lockerbie to Moffat, the Houston’s service is a request stop service. There are 9 buses each way Monday to Saturday, with 4 buses each way on Sundays; some services are extended to provide a circular Moffat Town service. You can find an interactive timetable here: 380 Bus Times |
| 74 | This is the college Stagecoach service running between Dumfries, Barony College and Moffat only twice each early morning and not on Sundays. As it’s services run 5 minutes behind the X74 you are advised only to use this service if convenient. |
By Train
Despite an interesting railway history for Beattock and Moffat, our nearest station is now at Lockerbie. It is well served by direct trains from Glasgow and Edinburgh, Carlisle, Cumbria, the North-West, the Midlands and London. If continuing by public transport you need to catch the 380 bus from Lockerbie to Moffat (see above). Please note that there is not a bus stop outside the station (see the map for circled bus stop locations).
Facilities
Entry to Moffat Museum is Free. The Museum is run entirely by Volunteers – please feel free to ask them any questions you may have about Moffat Museum and facilities in the town.
We are constantly working to make the museum accessible to all, but at the moment some exhibits are only accessible by stairs to the first floor. The ground floor has full wheelchair access inside the building but there are steps to a few outdoor exhibits and the Merlin Exhibition. The Special Exhibitions each year are always on the ground floor.
We do not have a café, but there is a very good selection of cafés in Moffat High Street, and several hotels providing food and refreshments throughout the year. We do not have toilets for visitors, but there are public toilets available at Moffat Town Hall and at the main entrance to Station Park, both within 5 minutes walking distance.