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Around Springkell
A few things worth a detour if you have a spare afternoon or an extra day.
Springkell's gardens
Walled gardens, woodland walks and old trees, all open to guests all weekend.
Glencoe
Where it started for us. About 3 hours north. Worth it for anyone who likes a hike.
Gretna Green
The famous runaway wedding village and its old blacksmith's shop. Fitting, given the occasion.
Caerlaverock Castle
A moated, triangular castle on the Solway coast. 35 minutes.
Carlisle & Hadrian's Wall
A cathedral city with a medieval castle and the Roman wall nearby. 25 minutes.
Moffat
A small spa town with tea rooms and walks to the Grey Mare's Tail waterfall. 30 minutes.
Edinburgh
The capital, its castle and the Royal Mile. 1½ hours.