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Events in Langholm | 10 Places to Stay
Langholm is a remote town in Dumfries and Galloway in southern Scotland
situated on the River Esk, 30 miles east of Dumfries on the road north
into the Borders.
Known as the ‘Muckle Toon’, Langholm received its burgh status in
1621.The ‘new’ Langholm town was founded and laid out as a grid-plan
settlement by the Duke of Buccleuch in 1778 and it grew during the 19th
century as a wool centre with several mills in production.
Scottish poet Hugh MacDiarmid (1872-1978) was born in Langholm and
there is a MacDiarmid trail out to the MacDiarmid Memorial (a large
metal book) on the north-side of Whita Hill.
The busy town is a popular tourist destination with shops, hotels,
holiday accommodation, pubs and a variety of place to eat.
Interesting features include the ruins of the 16th century Langholm
Castle and the17th century Mercat Cross. The Town Hall dates from c1811
and the Library c1875.
The Clan Armstong Trust Museum has exhibits and displays of ancient
armour and heraldry; astronaut Neil Armstong was made a freeman of the
burgh in 1972.
Salmon fishing is available in the River Esk, there is music and arts
festival, a food festival and the Langholm Walks including, prehistoric,
moorland and way-marked walking trails, driving tours operate to explore
the attractions of Langholm and neighbouring Selkirk.
Attraction
Samye Ling Monastery & Tibetan Centre
Camping
Ewes Water Caravan & Camping Park
Classes
Dance - Adora La Salsa
Yoga - Hanna Casement
Cottage
Ewes Schoolhouse
Welcome Cottages
Dentist
J McCallum
Doctor
The Health Centre
Golf Club
Langholm
Inn
Liddesdale Hotel
Market
Langholm Producers Market
Pub and Bar
Pollyanna’s Public House
Reivers Rest
School
Langholm Primary School
Solicitor
Stevenson & Johnstone
Shops
Gid Grub
Places to Stay near Langholm
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Whitecroft Hotel
(0.23 miles)
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A small family run townhouse Hotel with 5 comfortable and spacious ensuite rooms. 240 year old Hotel combines the traditional charm of an 18th century townhouse with all the comfort ... more
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Glengarth Guest Rooms
(0.30 miles)
Glengarth is situated in a quiet residential area of the old toon of
Langholm. Shops, restaurants, bars and public transport are all within
easy walking distance. Glengarth is also just s few minutes stroll along
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The Cross Keys Hotel
(5.68 miles)
The Cross Keys Hotel, Canonbie, is one of Scotlands oldest Coaching inns. Built in the 17th Century, this Scottish Hotel is now the heart of Canonbie village and although the Hotel has recently undergone some ...
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Liddesdale Hotel
(7.57 miles)
The Newcastleton Liddesdale Hotel is located in Douglas Square at the heart of Newcastleton (sometimes referred to as Copshaw Holm); a 17th century village planned by the 3rd Duke of Buccleugh, set in the peaceful, ...
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Craigburn Farmhouse
(7.76 miles)
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Geoffrey and Louise offer a warm Cumbrian welcome to our farmhouse set in quiet country side in the beautiful border country.Six tastefully modernized, individually furnished bedrooms provide all the comfort ... more
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Mosspaul Inn
(9.56 miles)
A warm welcome awaits you at this historic and well known Borders landmark. Peacefully situated in the Teviot Hills yet immediately adjacent to the A7 Historic Borders Route to Edinburgh, Mosspaul with its comfortable ... more
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Graham Arms Hotel
(10.11 miles)
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The Graham Arms is a former Coaching Inn and was built about 200 years ago. In days gone by, the hotel was an overnight coaching stop; the horses would be ... more
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The Mill
(10.33 miles)
The Mill is a family run hotel and wedding venue on the outskirts of romantic Gretna Green. We have 33 chalet style rooms boasting digital TV's, en-suite bathrooms with showers, tea & coffee making facilities, ...
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Days Inn Hotel Gretna Green
(10.42 miles)
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Days Inn Gretna Green is close to the M74 and M6 motorways, and within easy reach of Carlisle.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne and County Durham are about 1 hour from the hotel. The famous ‘wedding ... more
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Briar Lea Guest House
(10.42 miles)
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Briar Lea House is a large country house in its own grounds, in the northern regions of Cumbria. An ideal base for exploring the historic City of Carlisle, the Scottish ... more