Friars Carse

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Castle Facts:

Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Built: 1873.
Condition: Occupied as a hotel.
Ownership / Access: Private.
Opening Times: Check their website for more info.
Price of Admission: Check their website for more info.
Notes: Friars' Carse is a mansion house and estate situated (NX 926 850) 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) southeast of Auldgirth on the main road (A76) to Dumfries, Parish of Dunscore, Scotland. The property is located on the west bank of the River Nith and is known for its strong associations with Robert Burns who lived for a while at the nearby Ellisland farm. The mansion house is unlisted, however the stables and hermitage are Category B listed buildings.

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The Old Dunscore Cemetery
A video of the River Nith from Friars Carse
Commentary on Robert Burns and 'The Hermitage' at Friars' Carse
Commentary on Robert Burns and 'The Hermitage' at Friars' Carse