A guide to Auldgirth
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Latest reviews | Events in Auldgirth Auldgirth is a small historic village in Nithsdale in Dumfries and Galloway in Southern Scotland situated 8 miles north-west of Dumfries on the River Nith. The Auldgirth Inn was built by monks from Melrose Abbey as a sanctuary c1500 it is now a traditional pub/hotel marking the end of the village; two centuries ago Robert Burns Scotland’s National Poet was a well-known visitor to the inn. Auldgirth is a popular tourist destination and an ideal base for touring the attractions of Dumfries and Galloway. The village stretches from the local grocery store to the Auldgirth Inn, there are B&B’s, self-catering and camping and caravanning accommodation available. The area has a variety of walks and trails and is situated close to the famous Southerland Upland Way; a famous 212 mile walk starting from Portpatrick heading east to Cockburnspath in Berwickshire. The Dalswinton Estate offers trout fishing and bike hire is available in nearby Thornhill at the Drumlanrig Castle, once the ancient Douglas stronghold and home of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry. The Robert Burn Centre is located in an 18th century watermill on the west bank of the River Nith and the Ellisland Farm, a former home of Robert Burns is now a museum with displays and information on his life at the farm.