Lockerbie is a historic town in Dumfries and Galloway in southern Scotland situated close to the River Annan 14 miles east of Dumfries and 26 miles north of the Scottish/English Border. The town was founded in the 18th century by the Johnstone’s of Lockerbie; by 1750 it had become a significant town hosting Scotland’s largest lamb fairs. Lockerbie became a burgh in 1863. In medieval times Lockerbie was famous for the ‘Lockerbie Lick’ or a slashed face due to the battles between the Johnstone and Maxwell clans. Today Lockerbie is internationally known for the tragedy of the terrorist attack on 21st December 1988 when a bomb exploded on board a Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet Pan AM flight whilst flying over Lockerbie, killing the 243 passengers and 11 villagers. The Dryfesdale Lodge Visitor Centre Trust has exhibition rooms with a memorial to the victims of the 1988 tragedy and a tribute to the strength of the community, there are also displays of pre-historic origins and heritage. Surrounded by scenic countryside Lockerbie is a popular tourist resort with the railway station close to the town centre and several hotels and holiday accommodation to choose from, there is busy high street with many shops and plenty places to eat. Architecturally interesting buildings include the Town Hall, built in 1880 from a distinctive red-stone in Scottish Baronial style with an impressive clock-tower. The ruins of the 14-16th century Lochmaben Castle, once the seat of Robert the Bruce, lie on Castle Lock and the remains of a WW2 Ukrainian POW camp lie just outside town next to the chapel built by the men. Lockerbie holds and annual Jazz festival each October, other attractions include the ice-rink used to host curling events. There is an 18-hole golf course and the Farm Buggy Trails have quad-biking through the hills and forests, clay-pigeon shooting and land-rover safaris, salmon, sea-trout and brown trout fishing is available in the River Annan.
Attraction
Carlyle's Birthplace
Castle O’er Forest
Dryfesdale Lodge Visitors’ Centre & Garden of Remembrance
Mossburn Animal Centre
Rammerscales House
Classes
Dentist
Doctor
Golf Club
Inn
Kings Arms
The Crown Hotel
The Hightae Inn
Pub and Bar
Black Bull Inn
Brig Inn
Bruce Arms
Royal Bar
St Mungo Arms
Restaurant
School
Hutton Primary SchoolLockerbie Primary School
Solicitor
Henderson & Mackay
McJerrow Stevenson
Taxi
M Y Taxis
Nichol Taxis
Warbecks Taxis
Vet
Shops
Fleur De Lys
Paws & Claws
Lochmaben Pet
G Lightfoot & Son
Stephen Rowe
Places to Stay near Lockerbie
The Crown Hotel (0.04 miles)
The Crown Hotel is a first-class tavern in Lockerbie town centre and is one of the best venues in the south-west of Scotland. The Crown Hotel is situated in the ... More
Kings Arms (0.08 miles)
The Kings Arms Hotel is one of the oldest establishments in Lockerbie, dating from the 17th Century. From 26th March 2006 The Kings Arms became a non-smoking building in line with ... More
Ravenshill House Hotel (0.47 miles)
Dryfesdale Country House (0.69 miles)
A warm Scottish welcome awaits you at the Dryfesdale Country House Hotel.Winner of scottish care and courtesy hotel 2004 A traditional country house style and elegance complemented by a personal service from staff who aim ... More | visit website
Lockerbie Manor Country Hotel (0.77 miles)
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Relax in the peaceful surroundings of Lockerbie Manor, a beautiful hotel located close to Gretna Green and the market town of Dumfries, once home to ... More
Queens Hotel (0.92 miles)
This welcoming family run Hotel is situated conveniently close to the M74 motorway on the southside of Lockerbie. Standing proud within its 4 acres of landscaped gardens, it is ... More
The Hightae Inn (3.06 miles)
The Hightae Inn is situated in the charming village of Hightae close to the River Annan. Our cosy family-run local hotel offers stylish accommodation as well as good beers, fine ... More
Kirkconnel Hall Hotel (4.95 miles)
Situated just 10 miles north of Gretna and well located in a scenic area of south-west Scotland, Kirkconnel Hall is a magnificent 15th century manor set in extensive gardens and grounds.
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Dinwoodie Lodge Hotel (5.61 miles)
The restaurant serves traditionnal Bar Dishes made from locally sourced ingredients, and the seasonal menu ... More | visit website
Cressfield Country House Hotel (5.76 miles)
Only 20 minutes from Gretna Green, the Cressfield Country House Hotel is based in Townfoot, a small village in picturesque Dumfries and Galloway. Just a couple of miles from the M74 ... More
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