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The Great Britain Guide

Museums Β· Scottish Lowlands

The Arched House

In or near Ecclefechan.

β™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

The Arched House β€” a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

The burn in front of Thomas Carlyle's birthplace - geograph.org.uk - 1995136

Darrin Antrobus β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Annan Β· 8.4 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

The Arched House is a museum located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

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Place summary

The Arched House is a museum located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode DG11. It showcases local history and culture, offering insights into the region's heritage. The building itself is notable for its distinctive architectural features.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.0591, -3.2642
Postcode
DG11 3DG
Parliamentary constituency
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Nearest railway station
Annan β€” 8.4 km
Official site
www.nts.org.uk

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Thomas Carlyle's BirthplaceπŸ“· 3

Historic houses Β· Scottish Lowlands

Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace

Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace β€” birthplace of Thomas Carlyle.

πŸ‘Άβ†— nts.org.uk
Hoddom Court, sheltered housing, Academy Street, Ecclefechan - geograph.org.uk - 7525223πŸ“· 5

Historic churches Β· Scottish Lowlands

Johnstone United Presbyterian Church, Hoddom Road, Ecclefechan

Johnstone United Presbyterian Church, Hoddom Road, Ecclefechan β€” category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free↗ nts.org.uk
Hoddom Court, sheltered housing, Academy Street, Ecclefechan - geograph.org.uk - 7525223πŸ“· 5

Historic churches Β· Scottish Lowlands

St Fechan's Church, Ecclefechan

St Fechan's Church, Ecclefechan β€” category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free↗ nts.org.uk
EcclefechanπŸ“· 3

Towns & cities Β· Scottish Lowlands

Ecclefechan

Ecclefechan β€” village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— nts.org.uk
Ecclefechan - geograph.org.uk - 387277πŸ“· 5

Memorials & monuments Β· Scottish Lowlands

Statue of Thomas Carlyle

Statue of Thomas Carlyle β€” category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•β†— nts.org.uk
Ecclefechan - geograph.org.uk - 387277πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· Scottish Lowlands

Thomas Carlyle Statue

Thomas Carlyle Statue β€” a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•β†— nts.org.uk

Where to eat & stay near The Arched House

Places to stay

On the A74(M) - geograph.org.uk - 8034499πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Cressfield Caravan Park

Cressfield Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Minor road at Whins Cottages - geograph.org.uk - 7908607πŸ“· 2

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Whins CAMC CL

Whins CAMC CL β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Chill Pods at Hoddom Castle - geograph.org.uk - 4528437πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Hoddom Castle Caravan Park & Campsite

Hoddom Castle Caravan Park & Campsite β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ hoddomcastle.co.uk
Path by the River Annan - geograph.org.uk - 7625728πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Galabank Camping and Caravan Park

Galabank Camping and Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

OS Cut Mark - Annan, Number 73 High Street - geograph.org.uk - 6926903πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· North West England

Corner House Hotel

Corner House Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland lowlands.

Former railway building at Cove level crossing - November 2017 - geograph.org.uk - 5604113πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Bruce's Cave

Bruce's Cave β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ brucescave.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

The War Memorial at Annan - geograph.org.uk - 3626250πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Queensberry Arms Hotel

Queensberry Arms Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Elizabethan postbox on the B724, Clarencefield - geograph.org.uk - 6360843πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

The Farmers Inn

The Farmers Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Robert the Bruce, Lochmaben - geograph.org.uk - 4065339πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Bruce Arms Public House, 3 Castle Street, Lochmaben

Bruce Arms Public House, 3 Castle Street, Lochmaben in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

The Globe, Longtown - April 2017 (1) - geograph.org.uk - 5370765πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· North West England

The Globe Tavern

The Globe Tavern in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Sign for the Greyhound Inn, Burgh by Sands - geograph.org.uk - 4971874πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· North West England

The Greyhound Inn

The Greyhound Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Tower, Shakespeare Street Dumfries - geograph.org.uk - 4699834πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

73-77 English Street, Dumfries

73-77 English Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Trimontium Monument - geograph.org.uk - 7221650πŸ“· 4

Museums Β· Scottish Lowlands

Newstead Helmet

Newstead Helmet in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and CostumeπŸ“· 5

Museums Β· Scottish Lowlands

Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and Costume

Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and Costume β€” museum in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Freeβ™ΏπŸ‘Άβ†— dalgarvenmill.org.uk
Linthouse BuildingπŸ“· 3

Museums Β· Scottish Lowlands

Linthouse Building

Linthouse Building β€” former shipyard production building, moved from Glasgow to Irvine in 1991, now part of the Scottish Maritime Museum.

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Museum of Islay LifeπŸ“· 3

Museums Β· Scottish Lowlands

Museum of Islay Life

Museum of Islay Life β€” museum in Scotland, United Kingdom.

β™ΏπŸ‘Άβ†— islaymuseum.org

Frequently asked questions

Where is The Arched House?
The Arched House is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG11 3DG).
What is The Arched House?
The Arched House β€” a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Arched House?
The nearest railway station is Annan, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG11 3DG.
How do I get to The Arched House?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DG11 3DG. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.