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LANGHOLM
POP 2311
The waters of three rivers - the Esk, Ewes and Wauchope - meet at Langholm, a gracious
old town at the centre of Scotland's tweed industry. Most people come for fishing and
walking in the surrounding moors and woodlands; check out the Langholm Walks web-
site ( www.langholmwalks.co.uk ) for details.
Border House ( 013873-80376; www.border-house.co.uk ; High St; s/d £30/60; )
is an excellent central accommodation option with large rooms (the downstairs double in
particular), a lovely hostess and big sink-in-and-smile beds. You may get fresh handmade
chocolates if a batch has just been made, but it was up for sale at time of research, so ring
ahead.
Buses between Edinburgh and Carlisle pass through Langholm. There are frequent ser-
vices to Lockerbie, where you can change to other routes.
ESKDALEMUIR
Surrounded by wooded hills, Eskdalemuir is a remote settlement 13 miles northwest of
Langholm. About 1.5 miles further north is the Samye Ling Tibetan Centre (
01387-373232; www.samyeling.org ; camping/dm/s/d incl full board £15/24/37/57; ) ,
the first Tibetan Buddhist monastery built in the West (1968). The colourful prayer flags
and the red and gold of the temple itself are a striking contrast to the stark grey and green
landscape. You can visit the centre during the day (donation suggested, cafe on site) or
stay overnight in simple accommodation which includes full vegetarian board. There are
also meditation courses and weekend workshops available. Reserve accommodation on-
line, not by phone.
Bus 112 from Langholm/Lockerbie stops at the centre five times a day Monday to
Saturday.
Castle Douglas & Around
POP 3671
Castle Douglas attracts a lot of day-trippers but hasn't been 'spruced up' for tourism. It's
an open, attractive, well-cared-for town, with some remarkably beautiful areas close to the
centre, such as the small Carlingwark Loch. The town was laid out in the 18th century by
Sir William Douglas, who had made a fortune in the Americas.
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