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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.

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AUCHENCAIRN COUNTRY MARKET - Every 3rd Saturday of the month - all the details here
Last Updated ( Saturday, 06 December 2008 )
 
EVENTS IN JULY 2009
Extract from "What's on in Auchencairn JULY 2009" 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, 02 July 2009 )
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INITIATIVE NEWSLETTER

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Newsletter June 2009

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YOUTH CLUB 'DUCK RACE' RESULTS
CLICK 'READ ON' LINK BELOW FOR REPORT FROM ROSS PATON.

Will Marshall managed to sneak in, despite being barred for suspected duck doping.
Last Updated ( Sunday, 21 June 2009 )
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Ceilidh 2009 Photos
The photos from the 2009 Ceilidh featuring 'Fanfare', the junior band and 'Jig & Pokery' the senior band.
 
New Auchencairn Youth Club Photos Published

New gallery published for Auchencairn Youth Club outing photos

 
AUCHENCAIRN COUNTRY MARKET

Thank you again to all who continue to support this event. It raises valuable funds for the benefit of community projects.

Is there a bread maker out there that would be interested in trading at our next market? Read on for contact details.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 02 July 2009 )
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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 )
 
LOCAL SCENIC VIDEO RELEASED.
Keith Kerrison has released this montage of local photographs on 'U Tube' as an additional means to show the world our lovely area and perhaps make them feel like a visit. Click on the following link to view: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZO42UJl_Aw
Last Updated ( Monday, 06 April 2009 )
 
Auchencairn Website Forum
The Auchencairn Website Forum is live. Have your say... click here.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 21 November 2007 )
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