Places to see within a short drive from Moniaive
Sightseeing
A lot of Goldsworthy sculptures are difficult to access. This is not. And there is a fabulous view of the surrounding area too. Best to wear flat shoes and the good news is that it is free to visit.
Penpont
A lot of Goldsworthy sculptures are difficult to access. This is not. And there is a fabulous view of the surrounding area too. Best to wear flat shoes and the good news is that it is free to visit.
This is an excellent example of an 18th century farm made significant as the place where Robert Burns, Scotland's bard lived, worked and wrote many of his poems such as Tam O' Shanter & Auld Lang Syne. Week day booking must be done in advance but the weekend is on a drop in basis. There is also an entry fee of £5 per adult.
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Robert Burns Ellisland Farm
Holywood RoadThis is an excellent example of an 18th century farm made significant as the place where Robert Burns, Scotland's bard lived, worked and wrote many of his poems such as Tam O' Shanter & Auld Lang Syne. Week day booking must be done in advance but the weekend is on a drop in basis. There is also an entry fee of £5 per adult.
This stone circle is the largest on mainland Scotland & the 7th largest in Britain. Although called the twelve apostles, there are only eleven stones. The missing stone was removed in the 19th century, no one knows why.
It is a popular gathering place to mark the summer & winter solstices. The location is easy to walk into though flat shoes are advisable - and it is free.
Twelve Apostles Stone Circle
This stone circle is the largest on mainland Scotland & the 7th largest in Britain. Although called the twelve apostles, there are only eleven stones. The missing stone was removed in the 19th century, no one knows why.
It is a popular gathering place to mark the summer & winter solstices. The location is easy to walk into though flat shoes are advisable - and it is free.
Interesting building which belongs to the Duke of Buccleuch, a major landowner in Scotland and has a fine collection of art, objects and of course history.
Entrance must be booked in advance and
The gardens and grounds are great for walking in with fine views around the countryside.
The grounds are open all the year round from 7.00 to 19.00, parking charge £2.50
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ドラムランリグ城
Interesting building which belongs to the Duke of Buccleuch, a major landowner in Scotland and has a fine collection of art, objects and of course history.
Entrance must be booked in advance and
The gardens and grounds are great for walking in with fine views around the countryside.
The grounds are open all the year round from 7.00 to 19.00, parking charge £2.50
This museum will give you a good picture of the town of Dumfries and its history.
Free entry
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Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura
Rotchell RoadThis museum will give you a good picture of the town of Dumfries and its history.
Free entry
The was the home of Robert Burns, the Scottish Bard, and his wife Jean and their family. When he died, she continued to live here and opened the door to the house for anyone who wanted to see where her husband had lived and worked. Interesting objects associated with their lives can be seen here.
Free entry
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Robert Burns House
Burns StreetThe was the home of Robert Burns, the Scottish Bard, and his wife Jean and their family. When he died, she continued to live here and opened the door to the house for anyone who wanted to see where her husband had lived and worked. Interesting objects associated with their lives can be seen here.
Free entry