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Just two miles from the Scottish border and within easy reach of the A7 is the delightful village of Canonbie. The picturesque River Esk runs past the village and is a popular venue for Salmon and Sea Trout Fishing. Kielder Holiday and Leisure Park is only 40 minutes away and the city of Edinburgh is easily accessible.
 
 
 
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Clan Armstrong Centre
Gilnockie Tower is a 16th Century tower associated with the Armstrong’s. Guided tour at 2.30pm daily from Easter to 31st October, The Highest and Largest Armstrong Museum and Library in the World. Learn how the Reivers lived, see the ’First...
 
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A World in Miniature Museum   (Approx 8 Miles)
This truly amazing museum contains of one the world’s top three collections of quality miniatures, from remarkable 1/12th scale copies of antique furniture, paintings and china in beautiful room settings, to everyday items at sizes you just won’t believe. Made...
 
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Devil’s Porridge Exhibition   (Approx 19 Miles)
The Devil’s Porridge Exhibition tells the remarkable story of how 30,000 people were brought to work in the biggest factory the world has ever seen. The factory was built in 1915 to make ammunitions for World War 1 and was...
 
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Gretna Green Blacksmiths Shop   (Approx 19 Miles)
The Gretna Greens World Famous blacksmiths shop became famous originally as a place where couples could eloping to get married as young as 16, rather than 21 in England. Today it has become one of the most romantic places to...
 
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Lanercost Priory   (Approx 16 Miles)
This tranquil 12th Century Augustinian priory was once a prime target for raiders because of its proximity to Hadrian’s Wall and the Scottish borders. One such raider was Robert the Bruce. In 1306-07, Edward I and his retinue stayed at...
 
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McDiarmid Memorial   (Approx 10 Miles)
Visit this huge metallic ’open book’ memorial on the hillside above Langholm. It is dedicated to the poet Hugh McDiarmid, joint-founder of the Scottish National Party, and lover of Scotland. McDiarmid was a nationalist who admired Stalin (who was expelled...
 
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Solway Aviation Museum   (Approx 17 Miles)
Run by a group of enthusiasts and volunteers this museum brings together a wealth of artefacts and information related to British military aviation in the northwest of the country in the middle of the 20th Century. There are several...
 
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Talkin Tarn Country Park   (Approx 12 Miles)
Talkin Tarn Country Park covers over 180 acres, 65 of which make up the tarn itself. The tarn is up to 42 feet deep and fed by underwater springs. Local rumours say there is a small, submerged town lurking on...
 
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