13 September 2025 (10:00 - 16:00)
Cousland Smiddy gives visitors a fascinating glimpse into our village's heritage, with an early 18th century blacksmith's workshop, Victorian cottage, other partially conserved associated buildings, organic allotments in the former gardens and recreational spaces to enjoy. We believe there has been a continuously working Smiddy on this site in the village since at least 1703. The location is home to Cousland Smiddy Trust, Cousland Local History Project, Cousland Community Heritage Hub and the Cousland Smiddy Plotters.
The smiddy building is a superb example of 18th century rural “make do and mend” building and the clearly visible evolution of the building to it’s current state tells the rich history of the working blacksmiths’ life and times and changing technology.
Our resident farrier will be working at the forge throughout the day, demonstrating the art of horseshoe making. The Smiddy cottage, home to Cousland Local History Project, houses a special exhibition “Cousland Eras” – spotlights on the last 4000 years of this special wee place.
Refreshments with home baking and soup lunches will be available throughout in the paddock, and produce for sale.
Self-guided walks along the wiggly-paths through the paddock and adjoining village park and around the Smiddy Plotters' organic allotments are available all day long.
There is limited parking for disabled access, our main parking area is along Hadfast Road, the main street of the village.

Address
31 Hadfast Road, Off A6124, East of Dalkeith, Cousland, EH22 2NZ