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Friars Carse

In or near Dumfries.

Friars Carse — castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.

Friars Carse

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Friars Carse is a castle in lowlands. (Historic site in Auldgirth, Dumfries.) Wikipedia notes: "Friars' Carse is a mansion house and estate situated 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) southeast of Auldgirth on the main road (A76) to Dumfries, Parish of Dunscore, Scotland. The property is located on the west bank of the River Nith and is known for its strong associations with Robert Burns who lived for a while at the nearby Ellisland farm.". Coordinates 55.1476°, -3.6874°. Sources are credited at the bottom of this page.

Coordinates
55.1476, -3.6874

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