Annandale Tour
Heading East of Dumfries, we explore the historic sites associated with some of the most powerful and influential families of this area - The Jardines, The Johnstones and The Maxwells. On route, we take in the oldest Celtic cross in Mainland Scotland, the World's First Savings Bank and a unique triangular castle.
A day tour from Dumfries or Lockerbie (it only takes one hour by train to Lockerbie from either Edinburgh or Glasgow). We can provide this tour as part of a multi-day tour package.
Tour Highlights
Lochmaben Castle - built by Edward I in the 1300s
Lockerbie Garden of Remembrance
Lochwood Castle – the seat of the Johnstones
Kettleholm
St Mungo Old Parish Church - Burial site of the Jardines
Hoddom Castle – Acquired by Lord Maxwell through marriage
Repentance Tower – Where Lord Maxwell murdered Lord Johnstone
Eccelefechan – Birthplace of the Sage of Chelsea, Thomas Carlyle
Annandale Distillery and Cafe – lunch stop
Powfoot – Victorian coastal spa village
Ruthwell Church – with the oldest Celtic cross in Mainland Scotland
Henry Duncan Savings Bank Museum – the first savings bank
Caerlaverock Castle – Stronghold of The Maxwells
Glencaple – coastal village
Crichton Estate – beautiful parkland
Castledykes – where Robert the Bruce declared himself King of Scotland