Holidays in Scotland

Lockerbie is a town in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It is situated approximately 75 miles from Glasgow, and 20 miles from the England border. Historically the town has been known as a trading centre for both cattle and sheep. Owing to its proximity to the borders, the cattle trade with England dominated local economy for a long time, sheep auction still continue.

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Langholm

About Langholm

Langholm is a burgh in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. You can easily drive to Langholm by taking the A7 between Carlisle and Edinburgh. It is an ideal place when you want to visit the nearby communities of Canonbie and Eskdalemuir, or the rest of the Dumfries and Galloway region.

Located near River Esk. Langholm in the past is known for its textile industry, but it is well known as the birthplace of Hugh MacDiarmid and Thomas Telford, who worked for the construction of the Langholm Bridge and the road leads from the bridge named after him. The Edinburgh Woollen Mill, seen on many a high street, is based in Langholm.

The Clan Armstrong Museum displays a huge wealth of historical collection which will definitely attract tourists who are interested in knowing the cultural background of Langholm. By visiting this museum you can get a clear idea about the raiding clans of the region and even though there were several families that lived there, you will find out why the Armstrong’s were the clan that everyone feared. A visit to Hermitage Castle, the place where Mary Queen of Scots lived with her first husband will reflect the glory of the past ages.

Langholm is gifted with a spectacular natural beauty with its rolling hillsides and the moor land. This town offers lot of scope for fishing with River Esk running through the town and offering a perfect atmosphere to relax on the bank of the river. There are well marked routes which would facilitate you to have a relaxed stroll along the twelve different walks to enjoy the scenery and the fresh air.

Langholm hosts many festivals and events at various time of the year for the tourists. These events reflect the culture and sportsman spirit of the people both from local and also from outside Langholm. Common Riding is one such festival that takes place in July every year. A parade carrying the four emblems of the community and up to 200 riders follow the Count as he inspects the boundaries of the town. There is also a walking festival and an arts and music festival that draw visitors from all over the country.

There are many shops which sell indigenous artefacts which depicts the genuine Scottish craftwork. You can also make use of the numerous types of accommodations available in Langholm. Accommodation in Langholm ranges from Caravan camp site, Bed and Breakfast, Hotels and Self catering cottages. With the beautiful landscapes, comfortable accommodation facilities and the friendly people all this blend together will urge you to visit Langholm again and again.

Kirkcudbright is a town in the south of Scotland in Dumfries and Galloway. The town lies south of Castle Douglas and Dalbeattie, and lies between Castle Douglas and Gatehouse of Fleet, situated at the mouth of the River Dee, some six miles from the sea. It was the county town of the former county of Kirkcudbrightshire. This is an attractive town, which will cater to all the needs of the tourists with varied tastes. Kircudbright has long been known for its religious background. There is a monastery established here as early as 1000 A.D.

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Kirkconnel is a small parish town in Dumfries and Galloway, located south-west of Scotland. With mainly agrarian community, Kirkconnel led a quiet existence than neighbouring towns like Sanquhar. This town is situated on the A76 near the head of Nithsdale. You can experience a typical verdant country side in Kirkconnel..