Finlaystone Doll Collection (Dolly Mixture)
International collection of more than 700 dolls in the visitor centre of Finlaystone Country Estate near Langbank, included in estate admission.
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About the museum
The doll collection known as Dolly Mixture is shown in the visitor centre of Finlaystone Country Estate at Langbank in Renfrewshire. The estate has been the home of the MacMillan family, chiefs of Clan MacMillan, since 1929. The house itself is not open to visitors.
The collection began with dolls that the lady of the house gathered as a child and grew into an international display of more than 700 dolls collected by the MacMillan family since 1903. It was first shown in a room of the house and moved into the visitor centre in 1996.
The estate describes Dolly Mixture as a doll museum. It is one of the indoor attractions of the country estate, which also offers woodland and garden walks, a play area, farm animals and a tea room.
Highlights
- More than 700 dolls from around the world
- Collected by the MacMillan family since 1903
- Shown in the estate’s visitor centre
- Part of a family country estate with woodland, gardens and play area
Permanent exhibition
- Dolly Mixture – An international display of more than 700 dolls collected by the MacMillan family since 1903.
- Founded
- 1980
Admission & discounts
| Adults | £6 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | £4Children under 16 and visitors over 60 |
| Children & teens | £4free up to age 2 · Children under 16 |
| Seniors | £4Over 60 |
| Families | £15Family day pass; the composition is not stated. |
Day admission is for the whole estate, including the doll collection in the visitor centre. Annual memberships are also sold, for example single £42 and family £86. Tickets and memberships are bought online or at the visitor centre.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 2 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | £15 · Family day pass; the composition is not stated. |
- Playground / play area
- Kids’ birthday parties
The estate presents itself as a family day out, with a woodland play area, farm animals, ranger-led and summer activities and birthday parties.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Tea room in the estate with opening days that vary by season. The visitor centre has a gift shop with toys, estate produce, snacks, books and Clan MacMillan items.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
|---|---|
| Good to know | Schools, nurseries and groups can book visits to the estate, including the doll museum. |
