Friars Carse
Friars' Carse is a mansion house and estate situated 2 kilometres southeast of Auldgirth on the main road 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.
Rosser1954, Public domain.- Estate
- …lies at an elevation of around 190 feet (60 metres)
- Description: castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
Places of Interest
Highlights include Ellisland Farm and Garden of Cosmic Speculation.
Ellisland Farm
Museum
Rosser1954, Public domain.
Ellisland Farm lies about 6.5 mi/10.4 km northwest…
Garden of Cosmic Speculation
Park
The Garden of Cosmic Speculation is a 30 acre…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ae and Newbridge Drive.
Ae
Village
Ae is a village in Dumfries and Galloway, south west Scotland. Ae is situated 4 miles northeast of Friars Carse.
Newbridge Drive
Quarter
Newbridge Drive is a relatively new suburb in Dumfries. Newbridge Drive is situated 4½ miles southeast of Friars Carse.
Closeburn
Village
Closeburn is a village and civil parish in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Closeburn is situated 5 miles northwest of Friars Carse.
Friars Carse
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Latitude
55.15° or 55° 9′ north
Longitude
-3.68333° or 3° 41′ west
Open location code
9C7R5828+2M
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- German: “Friars Carse”
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Notable Places Nearby
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