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16-612: The National Mining Museum Scotland was created in 1984, to preserve the physical surface remains of Lady Victoria Colliery at Newtongrange , Midlothian , Scotland . The colliery, sunk by the Lothian Coal Company in 1890, came into production in 1894. It was nationalised in 1947 with the formation of the National Coal Board , and had closed in 1981. The buildings were recognised as being of outstanding interest as they formed an almost complete survival of

32-471: A library, and exhibitions that were housed in a visitor centre which has previously formed part of the colliery offices. The Prestongrange beam engine , a Cornish engine , at Prestonpans , East Lothian , also for a time formed part of the Museum until responsibility for it passed to East Lothian Council . The Colliery is Listed Category 'A' by Historic Scotland . In 2008, to mark the 100th anniversary of

48-433: A major Victorian colliery , with later additions. Some demolition, such as the 1950s canteen and medical centre, has occurred but the vast bulk of the structures stand. The winding engine is by Grant, Ritchie and Company and the colliery headstocks were built by Arrols of Glasgow . From 1998 onwards several of the main structures were stabilised and new visitor facilities opened. The Museum developed collections, such as

64-820: A temporary basis while a permanent appointment was made. On 12 May 2011, Alan Miller, an ex-player and most recently manager of Bonnyrigg Rose , was appointed manager. He brought with him his assistants at Bonnyrigg, Ian Black, and Finlay Wells. The team currently plays in the East of Scotland Football League (First Division), having moved from the SJFA East Region Super League in 2018. Nitten have been managed by former player Chris King since November 2019. On 26 March 2023, Newtongrange Star Football Club can confirm Chris King has decided to step down as manager. On 23 April 2023, Newtowngrange Star Football Club can confirm Paul Milligan has been appointed

80-695: The Bing ( listen ), it became Scotland's largest mining village in the 1890s, with the sinking of the Lady Victoria Colliery and a shaft over 1600 feet deep. This closed in 1981 but today houses the National Mining Museum , an Anchor Point of ERIH - The European Route of Industrial Heritage . From its humble beginnings in 1843 with 100 people, the council in Newtongrange grew to see its roll rise to over 1,000 in

96-404: The East of Scotland League First Division and play at New Victoria Park in the village. The original Victoria Park was used as a speedway training track in the 1950 and the trainees raced as Newtongrange Rockets. The sport was revived briefly in 1970 and in 1973. The team of 1970 was known as Newtongrange Saints while in 1973 the team were known as Edinburgh Monarchs. Victoria Park's track become

112-593: The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland , a drawing of Lady Victoria Colliery won an online vote as Scotland's Most Treasured place. A poem commemorating the colliery was also written. The museum has been described as 'a national treasure where the story of coal is kept alive for present and future generations' and the entire collection is recognised as a Nationally Significant Collection by Museums Galleries Scotland on behalf of

128-666: The Scottish Government . This article about an organisation in Scotland is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article relating to a museum in the United Kingdom is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Newtongrange Newtongrange ( listen ) is a former mining village in Midlothian , Scotland. Known in local dialect as Nitten , or Nitten by

144-591: The 1950s. On 16 January 2003, the parishes of Newtongrange and Newbattle united to form a new Newbattle parish. The new parish is in fact that which existed before the Disruption of the Church of Scotland in 1843. Newtongrange is also home to the Dean Tavern, an example of a Gothenburg pub . The premise of Gothenburg pubs was that they were not to be attractive or welcoming, in order to discourage drinking and

160-462: The 1991 Scottish Junior Cup Final before narrowly losing 1–0 to Auchinleck Talbot in an evenly matched contest. The SJFA restructured prior to the 2006–07 season, and Star found themselves in the 15-team East Region, South Division . They finished as champions in their first season in the division and were promoted to the Premier League . The following season, they just missed promotion to

176-483: The Borders. Newtongrange Star F.C. Newtongrange Star Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the village of Newtongrange , Midlothian . The home ground is New Victoria Park. The facility includes an enclosed pitch with full floodlighting, covered enclosure, changing rooms, with a separate social club. The club also runs an actively used 7-a-side all-weather pitch, also floodlit. Star reached

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192-658: The Scottish Junior Cup, progress was made to the quarterfinal only to concede to Kirkintilloch Rob Roy. The first season in the Superleague ended with a creditable fourth position after having been in second place for much of the season. However, the 2010–11 season with a limited squad was less successful, resulting in Graeme Armstrong resigning as manager in February 2011. During his five years at

208-590: The Superleague, which was achieved in the following season, 2008–09. While still in the Premier League, the Star defeated Superleague teams in their League Cup run, reaching the final against Camelon played at Bathgate. After 90 minutes, the game was tied at 1-1. Going to a penalty shootout, the Star won with a series of saves from the Starkeeper. This was the first silverware for the club in some 20 years. In

224-437: The club, Armstrong built a team around a few experienced players, but mainly younger players with pace and skill. The teams he put out played an expansive game, with fit players playing at a high tempo but with discipline, which drew plaudits from the supporters of the club and opposition alike. John Coughlin , an ex-player and former manager of senior clubs like St. Mirren , Stenhousemuir , and Berwick Rangers , stepped in on

240-616: The home to stock car racing before its closure and redevelopment for housing. Black Diamond FM radio station is based in the village. The village is served by Newtongrange railway station giving rail access to the Borders and Edinburgh Waverley station . Lothian Buses services 29, X33 and 48 serve the town providing connections to Edinburgh City centre, Dalkeith , Royal Infirmary , Fort Kinnaird , Musselburgh and Crewe Toll . Borders Buses service X95 also runs through Newtongrange providing connections to Edinburgh City centre, and

256-457: The sales of spirits was not to be encouraged. The shareholders of the trust were to receive a maximum return of 5% annually and all other profits were to be used to benefit the local community. The town treasury was to control this income and use it to provide libraries, museums, parks and other community facilities. The local coal companies were often a source of funds to establish these systems in Scotland. Newtongrange Star F.C. , who compete in

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