Attractions near Acorn and Alder

This is a list of the attractions near this property that are featured on AboutBritain.com
It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all attractions near this property.
Savings Banks Museum (1 Mile)*
In 1810 Dr Duncan opened the world's first commercial savings bank, paying interest of its investors' modest savings.
Caerlaverock Castle (4 Miles)*
One of the finest castles in Scotland, Caerlaverock Castle is on a triangular site surrounded by moats.
Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace (7 Miles)*
Thomas Carlyle may have rubbed shoulders with Darwin, Dickens and Thackeray, but he never forgot his roots and insisted that his final resting place should be Ecclefechan, the village where his birthplace still stands.
New Abbey Corn Mill (8 Miles)*
New Abbey Corn Mill has been carefully restored and is operated regularly in summer months.
Shambellie House Museum of Costume (8 Miles)*
Shambellie House is a beautiful Victorian country house, set in attractive wooded grounds. It contains costume from the 1850's to the 1950's displayed in period room settings.
Burns House (8 Miles)*
It was in this simple sandstone house in a quiet Dumfries street that Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet, spent the last years of his brilliant life.
The World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre (14 Miles)*
When people hear the name Gretna Green their thoughts often step back in time to the history of runaway marriages. The Old Blacksmith's Shop is at the heart of this fascinating tradition.
Senhouse Roman Museum (19 Miles)*
The Senhouse Roman Museum contains sculpture and inscriptions from the Roman Fort at Maryport, (Alauna), which lies next to the museum.
Castle Douglas Art Gallery (20 Miles)*
Castle Douglas Art Gallery first opened in 1938 having been gifted to the town by Mrs Ethel Bristowe and now forms an excellent venue for an annual programme of temporary exhibitions running from Easter to Christmas.
Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery (20 Miles)*
Our combination of permanent displays (many of them enjoyably interactive and 'hands on'), changing exhibitions and exciting events and workshops makes Tullie House a thriving centre of activity.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Towns near Acorn and Alder
Clarencefield (< 1 Mile)*
Ruthwell (1 Mile)*
Carrutherstown (2 Miles)*
Mouswald (3 Miles)*
Cummertrees (3 Miles)*
Dalton (3 Miles)*
Powfoot (4 Miles)*
Racks (5 Miles)*
Hightae (5 Miles)*
Brydekirk (5 Miles)*
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.


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