Towns & cities · Scottish Lowlands
Eskdalemuir
Eskdalemuir — village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Eskdalemuir is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 265 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.2690°, -3.1770°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Eskdalemuir is a civil parish and small village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, with a population of 265. It is around 10 miles (16 km) north-west of Langholm and 10 miles (16 km) north-east of Lockerbie. The area comprises high wet moorlands, chiefly used for sheep grazing and forestry plantation (Eskdalemuir Forest). The main settlement is near the White Esk river. Eskdalemuir is probably best known for the Eskdalemuir Observatory and for the Samye Ling Tibetan Buddhist monastery.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2690, -3.1770
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG13 0QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Population
- 265
Sources
- wikidata: Q1309761 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Eskdalemuir (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Chapel in Eskdalemuir 02.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Memorial To Flight Commander R A Little
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Eskdalemuir Church
Historic churches · 0.1 km
White Esk Bridge, Eskdalemuir
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Holm
Villages · 0.5 km
Hislop's Grave
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Hislop's Grave, Craighaugh
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Raeburnfoot Roman fort
Archaeological sites · 1.3 km
Girdle Stanes
Archaeological sites · 1.7 km
Girdle Stanes
Archaeological sites · 1.7 km
Purelands Retreat Centre
Historic churches · 1.8 km
Steelman's Craig,enclosure 400m S of Watcarrick
Vineyards · 2.0 km
Cote, Settlement
Archaeological sites · 2.1 km
Eskdalemuir is a village in the Scottish Lowlands with a population of 265. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 265
- Constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Things to see in Eskdalemuir
200 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Eskdalemuir →
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Castle O'er Forest
Castle O'er Forest — forest in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Eskdalemuir Forest
Eskdalemuir Forest — forest in southern Scotland.
📷 3Observatories · Scottish Lowlands
Eskdalemuir Observatory
Eskdalemuir Observatory — observatory in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Follies · Scottish Lowlands
Johnstone Mausoleum
Johnstone Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic libraries · Scottish Lowlands
Westerkirk Parish Library
Westerkirk Parish Library — library in Bentpath, Scotland.
📷 2Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Whitcastles stone circle
Whitcastles stone circle — stone circle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Raeburnfoot Roman fort
Raeburnfoot Roman fort — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Birren Knowes, Settlement
Birren Knowes, Settlement — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Slippery Knowe, Settlement
Slippery Knowe, Settlement — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 2Hill forts · Scottish Lowlands
Broom Hill Fort
Broom Hill Fort — a hill fort in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Girdle Stanes
Girdle Stanes — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Hizzie Birren Settlement
Hizzie Birren Settlement — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 2Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Shaw Rectangular Enclosure
Shaw Rectangular Enclosure — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Newland Hill, Settlement
Newland Hill, Settlement — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Bank Head Hill, Settlement
Bank Head Hill, Settlement — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Yards Rig, Settlement
Yards Rig, Settlement — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
The Knowe, Settlement
The Knowe, Settlement — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 2Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Shiel Burn, Settlement
Shiel Burn, Settlement — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
White Birren, Settlement
White Birren, Settlement — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Lyneholm, Settlement
Lyneholm, Settlement — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 2Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Dormont Rig, Settlement
Dormont Rig, Settlement — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Tanlawhill, Settlement
Tanlawhill, Settlement — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Memorial To Flight Commander R A Little
Memorial To Flight Commander R A Little — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Eskdalemuir Church
Eskdalemuir Church — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
White Esk Bridge, Eskdalemuir
White Esk Bridge, Eskdalemuir — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Hislop's Grave
Hislop's Grave — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Hislop's Grave, Craighaugh
Hislop's Grave, Craighaugh — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Eskdalemuir
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Angecroft Caravan Park
Angecroft Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Ewes Water Caravan and Camping Site
Ewes Water Caravan and Camping Site — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Moffat Camping & Caravanning Club site
Moffat Camping & Caravanning Club site — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
Buccleuch Arms Hotel
Buccleuch Arms Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Bruce Arms Public House, 3 Castle Street, Lochmaben
Bruce Arms Public House, 3 Castle Street, Lochmaben in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eskdalemuir?
- Eskdalemuir is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG13 0QH).
- What is Eskdalemuir?
- Eskdalemuir — village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Eskdalemuir?
- Drivers can use postcode DG13 0QH.
- Is Eskdalemuir free to visit?
- Yes, Eskdalemuir is free to enter.
- How do I get to Eskdalemuir?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG13 0QH. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.