Langholm and the local area

Langholm is widely known as the "Muckle Toon", a carry forward from the 18th century when this Gateway to Scotland was not only the largest town in the Borders but was also the most prosperous, making a good living off the active smuggling which existed at that time. There's plenty to do in Langholm and the surrounding towns. The area is great for cycling and walking and there are a number of golf courses too also including horse racing on some of the countries best turf.

 

Gretna Green Weddings

Weddings have taken place in Gretna Green for over 250 years. We are a stones throw away from the worlds famous place to get married. Why not stay with us after your fantastic wedding day. We will provide you luxury and comfort and make your day complete.

 

Armstrong Museum - Langholm

The world's largest Armstrong Museum. Discover your reiving past. See the Armstrong's of the future. Arms, armour, heraldry. Archives and library. Trace the history of this formidable borders family. Visit www.armstrongclan.org.uk for more information.


Border Reiver Trail

The moorlands and valleys between Langholm, Newcastleton and Hawick form a unique landscape, the living legacy of a turbulent, passionate past. Today they are peaceful, but 500 years ago, they would have echoed to the sound of steel, as men known as reivers came thundering through the night. The word ‘reive’ means to steal; from this came the word ’bereaved’… This was once life on the Scottish/English divide. Visit www.thereivertrail.com for more information.

 

Grouse/Pheasant Shooting

The traditional form of grouse shooting. Grouse are driven by along line of beaters over the waiting guns, concealed behind shooting butts. The drive can cover miles of moorland and often be out of sight until within reach of the shooting butts. Both grouse and pheasant shooting at Langholm have been developed and improved over the past 35 years.

 

Scots Dike

The Scots Dyke (or Dike) is an earthwork constructed in 1552, about 3½ miles in length, stretching roughly west from the River Esk, and still forming part of the border between England and Scotland. Visit www.visitcumbria.com for more information.

 

Fishing on the Esk

The rivers North and South Esks lie side by side in Angus providing the connoisseur angler with a choice of fishing through spring, summer and autumn runs. The river North Esk is one of the most prolific salmon rivers in the northern hemisphere, The South Esk is one of Scotland's finest sea trout rivers during the summer months.

 

Samye Ling Tibetan Centre

Located in a peaceful valley on the banks of the river Esk in Scotland, Kagyu Samye Ling was the first Tibetan Buddhist Centre to have been established in the West. It is a centre for wisdom and learning within the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and is open to people of all faiths and none. You are welcome to come for day visits, short stays or to participate in our meditation retreats and courses available throughout the year. Visit www.samyeling.org for more information.

 

Carlisle

Carlisle - the Border City - is the main shopping, commercial and industrial centre in the northern half of Cumbria, and a fair amount of southern Scotland. The Romans established a settlement here - primarily to serve the forts on Hadrian's Wall. In the 12th century, King Henry I allowed the founding of a religious establishment, later making the town a diocese, and thus making the Priory into a Cathedral. The Prior's Tower is next to the Cathedral and houses a small exhibition in the pele tower. Carlisle Castle is a great medieval fortress that has watched over the City of Carlisle for over nine centuries. The Castle is also home to the Border Regiment Museum which relates the history of Cumbria's County Infantry Regiment, the Border Regiment and the King's Own Royal Border Regiment and local Militia.

 

Hadrian's Wall

Probably the most famous Roman remain in England is Hadrian's Wall. It is not by any stretch the most northerly point of the Roman advance; they reached as far north as modern Aberdeen. It isn't even the most northerly wall built by the Romans in Britain. That honour goes to the Antonine Wall, an earthwork defense between the firths of Clyde and Forth. It is, however, an impressive engineering feat, and well worth visiting.

 

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Testimonials

"We've been fishing in the local area for about 20 years and chose the crown this year 2010 because of the closure of our usual haunt. We most certainly did not appreciate what we had been missing. Locals in the bar very friendly and welcoming as were staff and proprietors. Rooms small but clean and more than adequate. Good facilities and absolutely excellent meals. Pricing is also very reasonable. On road parking was not a problem and we had a most enjoyable week thanks to both staff and locals alike. This will be our haunt from now on." ALF BARKER
"We were lucky enough to come accross this delightful hotel whilst searching for accomodation on our way through Scotland. We only stayed the 1 night unfortunately, the rooms were great, the staff friendly, the dinner we had in the restaurent magnificent and the local patrons very entertaining.
Thanks for your hospitality. " LIZ BLAND

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