Joseph Thomson Local Heritage Centre

The Joseph Thomson Project Steering group was established in September 1998 under the auspices of Penpont Community Council. The purpose of the group is to tell the story of Joseph Thomson, Penpont’s most famous son who was born in Sundial Cottage and to find a place for archives relating to Joseph and the Thomson family as well as other local heritage resources.

SundialCottage belongs to Buccleuch Estates and the group has negotiated a long lease for the property.

The Centre is maintained by member volunteers and our continued existence relies totally on donations from friends, visitors and sponsors.