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
Dentist
Doctor
Golf Club
Market
Pub and Bar
Liddesdale Hotel
Pollyanna’s Public House
Reivers Rest
School
Solicitor
Shops
Places to Stay near Langholm
Whitecroft Hotel (0.23 miles)
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
Glengarth Guest Rooms (0.30 miles)
Bessiestown (7.76 miles)
Craigburn Farmhouse (7.76 miles)
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
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 | visit website
Graham Arms Hotel (10.11 miles)
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
The Mill (10.33 miles)
Days Inn Hotel Gretna Green (10.42 miles)
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
Briar Lea Guest House (10.42 miles)
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
Gretna Hall Hotel (10.64 miles)
Originally built in 1710 as a manor house for the Johnstone family, Gretna Hall Hotel is an ideal setting for your leisure break thanks to its great location, charm and character. The hotel is the ... More | visit website
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