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John Paul Jones Museum

Arbigland, Kirkbean, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway DG2 8BG - Scotland, UK

John Paul Jones is often referred to as ‘The Father of the American Navy’ and was a man who lived in this rural area of Scotland before leaving the shores for the new world. This cottage holds a fascinating...

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Attractions near John Paul Jones Museum

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National Museum of Costume (8.5 Miles)

There is plenty to occupy the whole family here at this charming country house in the Scottish countryside. The collection celebrates the national costumes...

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Caerlaverock Castle (11.2 Miles)

Scotland is home to a great deal of beautiful buildings, and this castle has to be amongst them, as one of the most impressive....

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Robert Burns House (13.9 Miles)

It was in this ordinary sandstone building that Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet, spent the last years of his brilliant life. Now a place of...

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Dumfries Museum (14.2 Miles)

Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura is one of the highlights of this area of Southern Scotland. Enjoy learning more about the region, how it...

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Old Bridge House Museum (14.5 Miles)

Built in 1660, this old bridge house is one of the most interesting and historic pieces of architecture in the local area. The oldest...

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Gracefield Arts Centre (14.6 Miles)

Gracefield Arts Centre is a cultural exchange in the area and offers a fine place for local people and visitors to go if they have...

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Savings Banks Museum (15.2 Miles)

Doctor Henry Duncan opened the first savings bank in 1810, and it stood in the original Ruthwell Parish Bank, where the Savings Bank Museum now...

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Dumfries Aviation Museum (15.8 Miles)

The Aviation Museum in Dumfries and Galloway celebrates a century of development in the aeronautics industry. It has many interesting pictures, videos, artefacts and...

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Senhouse Roman Museum (17.3 Miles)

Part of Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site, the museum is sited on cliffs overlooking the harbour at Maryport. The oldest antiquarian collection in the country,...

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Lake District Coast Aquarium (17.4 Miles)

The Lake District Coast Aquarium is an award winning, privately owned medium-sized aquarium. We specialise in native British aquatic life and have 20 years’ experience...

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Maryport Maritime Museum (17.5 Miles)

Maryport has a long history that is associated with the sea, and many of the people here have been involved with maritime affairs, or are...

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Threave House (18 Miles)

This Scottish baronial style property commands fantastic views over the magnificent gardens and surrounding estate. This property has its roots in the 14th Century...

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Threave Garden (18 Miles)

Threave Garden is delightful in all seasons. At 26 hectares (64 acres), it is best known for its spectacular springtime daffodils (nearly 200 varieties), but...

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