Eskdalemuir

Eskdalemuir, which is named for its position on the moor of the valley of the River Esk, is small village in the council area of Dumfries and Galloway, in south-west Scotland. The village is best-known for the nearby Eskdalemuir weather station, and as the home of the Samye Ling Tibetan Buddhist monastery. 

The area around the village consists of high, wet moorlands, that are used for sheep grazing. The settlement is relatively spread out across the landscape, with most dwellings being located next to one of the various tributaries of the Black Esk and White Esk rivers. Eskdalemuir is an ancient settlement that has yielded many archaeological finds, including two neolithic stone circles, Castle O'er, a Roman fort, and several later dark age fortifications and settlements. Eskdalemuir is also the nearest settlement to Eskdalemuir Forest, which was founded in the 1960's, when 20,000 hectares of bare land were purchased for afforestation. The forest is now a wildlife reserve and popular location for outdoor pursuits.

Attractions in the area include Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace, The World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Attractions, and the Hawick Museum and Gallery.