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  Auchencairn 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.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 18 August 2009 )
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Extract from "What's on in Auchencairn FEBRUARY 2010" courtesy of Kit Norris, The Rossan, Auchencairn.Tel:01556 640269 or e-mail
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 04 February 2010 )
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The advertised 'Movie Night' will now be held on March 23 Gardeners' Club meetings are friendly and informal, and always finish off with tea/coffee and delicious home baking. Non-members are very welcome to come along and join us for the evening.
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(tel 01556 640307)
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Last Updated ( Friday, 05 March 2010 )
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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 . 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? |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 05 March 2010 )
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The Auchencairn Initiative 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 |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 05 March 2010 )
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