Location: Langholm
Top Things to do in Langholm
The 9 Best Things to Do in Langholm, United Kingdom (UK)
Langholm /ˈlæŋəm/, also known colloquially as the "Muckle Toun", is a burgh in Dumfries and Galloway in southern Scotland. Langholm lies between four hills in the valley of the River Esk in the Southern Uplands. It is eight miles north of the Anglo-Scottish border and 73 miles south of Edinburgh. It is the traditional seat of Clan Armstrong with its most famous descendant being Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the Moon. In 1972 he accepted in person being bestowed the first Freeman and Honorary Burgess of the burgh of Langholm. On accepting the distinction he said, "The most difficult place to be recognised is in one's home town. And I consider this now my home town."
Restaurants in Langholm
1. The Buccleuch Centre
Overall Ratings
5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Frank R - Washington, United Kingdom
We were having our December week away in southern Scotland this year and saw that there was a farmers market on in Langholm. On arriving we found it was in the Buccleuch Centre. It was an excellent location setting and the whole centre seemed very...MoreThank you for your lovely comments Frank, we would love to welcome you back to the Buccleuch Centre.
2. Gilnockie Tower Reiver Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Gilnockie Tower is a stunning example of a Scottish pele tower. Built some 500 years ago, it was home to Johnnie Armstrong, a notorious border reiver. In 1530 this powerful chieftain was hanged by a Scottish king, his story romanticised by Walter Scott. Gilnockie Tower has five floors, including vaulted chamber, banqueting hall and spiral staircase. The entrance stone is thought to be two thousand years old. Once a roofless ruin, the place has been completely refurbished and is open as a clan and visitor attraction. The Clan Armstrong Centre houses reiving artefacts and the world’s largest collection of Armstrong archives.
Reviewed By 24vacation - Sarnia, Canada
We arrived just before they closed the door but our host/guide was patient and happy to show us around. Restoration was in progress and although impressive, the interior almost looks too new for these old stones. I have a harder time imaging past inhabitants when the insides are modern. Taking the narrow circling stairs up to the top, you take in a view that goes on for miles. Very few peel (pele) towers are in such good repair so definitely worth a visit.
3. Famous Blacksmiths Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Almostgreynomad - Sydney, Australia
Been moved and expanded since previous visits .... you can still visit the original site in the hotel down the road .....
Now lots of places to get married and an interesting exhibition about the history.
Always interesting ...
Cafe was OK .... set up for coaches .... wouldn't go there just for the food !
4. Cut the Mustard Gallery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 18 reviews
Cut the Mustard Gallery showcases high quality art and craft from approx 50 artists and makers. The gallery is a friendly, relaxing space and visitors will receive a warm welcome. There is an in house jewellery workshop and the gallery stocks jewellery from around 25 jewellery designer makers at any one time, pieces include wedding and engagement rings. We have a rolling programme of Exhibitions and run art and craft classes from our studios. Dogs and browsers are very welcome.
Reviewed By Ellen C - Penrith, United Kingdom
A light airy gallery with charm and even a few nooks and crannies. Some beautiful crafty things amongst fabulous painting. Everything seemed to be original and local artists. I will have to save up and come back for one of the Ann Butler paintings, they were fabulous.
5. Liddesdale Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By jaycee290941 - Doune
Spent several days in Newcastleton researching my family history. Visited the Heritage centre twice and both times was made extremely welcome. I would particularly like to thank Mr & Mrs Richardson who put me on the track of finding locations where ancestors were brought up and to June Robertson for providing extracts from Parish Registers in Bewcastle where the ancestors lived prior to Newcastleton.
6. Blue Moon
Overall Ratings
5 based on 7 reviews
Welcome to Blue Moon Langholm! If you are looking for a gift shop with a difference, Blue moon is the place for you. We have a large range of craft and ethically sourced gifts and cards. We also have a second-hand bookshop and coffee bar with free WiFi. We are also the home of 'Solway Soap & Skincare', come and watch all of the lovely, natural goodies being made in our Soaperie.
Reviewed By Phyllis E - Gretna Green, United Kingdom
Step inside Blue Moon and you enter a different world. From the glorious hand made soaps and skin care made on the premises by the owner, using totally natural ingredients, to some of the most beautiful craftwork to be found, Blue Moon is the perfect...MoreMany thanks for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review, we hope to see you again very soon.
7. Clan Armstrong Trust Museum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By canda_arm - Kilmarnock, United Kingdom
Now fully open with a small fairly basic cafe, this is an opportunity to experience a border Peel Tower as it would have been in the 16th century. Operated by knowledgable volunteers who are enthusiastic and helpful, this attraction is well worth a visit if you are in the area. It is owned and run by the Clan Armstrong Society, but is worth a visit even if your surname isn’t Armstrong!
It is just off the A7 road from Carlisle to Edinburgh, less than 3 miles from the small town of Langholm which is itself well worth stopping to explore.
8. Cartmel Medieval Village Priory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By swinton19 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
We stayed in log cabins a small walk away so we visited this village for lunch and a couple of drinks both days a really nice village to have a walk round. Plenty nice traditional pubs to have drinks and food. The shop sells a delicious traditional sticky toffee that you must try. The streets are small and parking can be problem but we stayed just outside and walked in.
9. Lisa Rothwell-Young Jewellery
Lisa Rothwell-Young Jewellery is within Cut the Mustard Gallery on Langholm's High Street. View Lisa's jewellery collections or make an appointment to discuss commissions and remodelling of existing jewellery. The gallery also stocks jewellery by around 20 other designer makers.
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