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ukmap.gifMain Street, AuchencairnAuchencairn is a traditional Scottish village consisting mainly of stone houses dating from the early 17th century. It is located on the heritage coastline of the Solway Estuary, an area of unspoiled hills, cliffs, islands, bays and beaches known locally as the Scottish Riviera.


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Often overlooked by visitors to Scotland in favour of the Highlands and Islands, the area has been described as 'Scotland in miniature' and has a great deal to offer walkers, cyclists, wildlife enthusiasts or those who just want to relax on a beach.

Auchencairn enjoys a particularly mild climate due to its coastal position and there is a lively and welcoming community that takes pride in the appearance and history of the village. Several craft and specialist businesses operate successfully here although it is predominantly a farming community.

First mentioned by name in 1305, as part of the lands of Dundrennan Abbey there is evidence that the area has been occupied for many millennia. A detailed account of the History of The Village has been included on this website. The village attained notoriety for the scale of smuggling in the days of Robert Burns, but is now more law abiding and offers a wide range of excellent accommodation and facilities for visitors together with a very warm welcome.

We'd love you to  sign our guestbook and let us know what you thought of our village, website or Scotland in general!
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 18 August 2009 )
 
EVENTS IN FEBRUARY 2010
Extract from "What's on in Auchencairn FEBRUARY 2010" courtesy of Kit Norris, The Rossan, Auchencairn.Tel:01556 640269 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Last Updated ( Thursday, 04 February 2010 )
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THURSDAY CLUB

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BURNS LUNCH 2010 was held in the Murray Hall on 23rd January. President Norman Osborne welcomed guest speaker Robin Wallace, Piper Blair Wallace, Haggis Bearer David Donohoe and Chef Jade Norcross who all contributed to a great afternoon of food frolics, verse, music and dancing.

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Left to Right: David Donohoe, Jade Norcross, Robin Wallace, Norman Osborne and Blair Wallace.

Last Updated ( Monday, 08 February 2010 )
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HEDGE MANAGEMENT COURSE
A 'hands on' course is being organised at Auchencairn on 23rd to 24th February 2010. Contact NSA Ranger Ian Brown on 01387 260180 for more details.
 
COFFEE AT THE MURRAY HALL

There is a fortnightly informal get together in the ante-room of the Murray Hall between 10.30 and 11.30 am. Those of you who used to go to the cafe in the Country Market will know the set up. Donations go towards the Community Car Scheme and the annual Fireworks Display. Why not come along and have a blether with old and perhaps some new friends. There are no meetings, no memberships and no commitments, Just come when you like. Check out 'What's On'? for dates.

Click on above images for full size . They show some of the 14 people that attended on 7th January despite the snow and ice.

THIS IS THE ONLY EVENT THAT IS AT PRESENT RAISING FUNDS FOR THIS YEAR'S FIREWORKS DISPLAY AND FOR THE CAR CARE SCHEME. IT'S YOUR COMMUNITY - ARE YOU SUPPORTING IT?

Last Updated ( Thursday, 21 January 2010 )
 
APPEAL FOR INFORMATION

The start of 2010 brings the time for the websites update of services - there's little point in having this facility unless it's up to date. Will all who have businesses, Clubs, advertisements or any other long term information on the site please conduct a review and advise me asap by the end of January of its validity and/or requirement for updating?

Viewers of the website may have of late noticed a reduction in the changes of information posted. This is basically due to the lack of information being provided. There is plenty of activity around the place but organisers seem to be reluctant to share details that if posted here and in "What' On?" would perhaps prevent reducing attendance, interest or membership. If you want people to attend your events, meetings, AGMs etc please help us support you by giving us the information - remember that it is free to you.

A SIMILAR APPEAL HAS NOW BEEN PLACED IN THE FEBRUARY ADDITION OF "WHAT'S ON" AS THERE HAS BEEN ONLY ONE RESPONSE TO THIS APPEAL - I WILL SHORTLY ASSUME THAT ALL IS AS IT SHOULD BE AND TRUST THAT BUSINESSES WILL CONTINUE TO FLOURISH.

Contact: Brian Maxwell.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 04 February 2010 )
 
New webcam online

The Auchencairn Initiative new webcam is live. The new camera features better resolution and the ability for the viewer to move the camera to view 180 degrees from Torr Point to Maryport via Hestan Island

Users can also select their language from a choice of English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese and Japanese!

Another benefit of the new camera is that it works with any web browser (not just Internet Explorer) and even mobile phones!

You can view the webcam here

Last Updated ( Monday, 06 April 2009 )
 

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