Andrew Carnegie wrote in his Autobiography: “I may mention here a man whose influence over me cannot be overestimated, my Uncle Lauder. He possessed an extraordinary gift of dealing with children and taught us many things.“ Find out more about this fascinating man from this guest blog by Jack Pryde.
Being a Good Neighbour
What was it like to grow up next to the Birthplace Museum? This blog, written by a guest blogger Jack Pryde (a local tour guide), explores his childhood in Dunfermline of the times gone by.
New CEO’s reflections of first month in post
Well 2020 has certainly been a unique year and one that will not be forgotten in the history books! Starting a new job during a pandemic has been challenging but also insightful. When I was appointed as the new CEO at the end of February the world seemed a very different place to the one we are living in now.
Museum Assistant Interview: Meet Beth!
Some members of our team have been with us for many years and have great stories to tell! Here is our interview with Beth, one of our Museum Assistants, who has worked at the Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum since 2006.
Volunteering with the Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering. Today, we are catching up with one of our young volunteers - Chelsea. Here is her story: