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Lochside Farm, Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, DG4 6EW, Tel:01659 50193
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The Royal Burgh of Sanquhar is situated in the South of Scotland on the River Nith. The town's name “Sanquhar” is derived from the Gaelic Seann Cathair, meaning "Old Fort" and at the south end of the town there can still be seen the ancient ruins of the castle. Frequented in older times by the famous national baird Rabbie Burns, Sanquhar is now famous for Sanquhar Knitting and for its tiny post office, established 1712, making it the oldest working post office in the world. |
Nestled high up on the hill behind the town is Lochside Farm. The farm is situated next to the town's old curling loch, from which it gained its name. The steading was originally the burgh farm and belonged to the people of Dumfriesshire. To this day, each summer, the people of the town and surrounding areas gather at the steading and together ride the old farm boundaries on horseback, in a colourful procession know as "Riding of the Marches".
In recent years the steading has transferred into private ownership and is now run as a small family business. The curling tournaments of old have also given way to more tranquil times and the old loch, situated a couple of minutes walk from the steading, is now dedicated to the conservation of the local wildlife and over 80 different species have chosen to make it their home. |
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In recent years the farm's old Dairy and Granary have been sympathetically converted into beautiful three-star self-catering holiday cottages and are available to rent on a week-by-week basis. They are perfectly situated for those seeking a quiet countryside retreat but still wish to be sufficiently close to the town and enjoy the bustle of the surrounding area and Southern Upland way. |
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