IRISH GAIT GUEST HOUSE

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Irish Gait at 29 Irish Street is the only surviving Merchant's House in Dumfries.  The house was built by William Carruthers, a wealthy vintner, sometime between 1690 and 1700.  The house boasts some of the earliest sash and case windows in Scotland, and the first floor rooms still retain some of the original panelling from the 17th Century.  If you love history, especially Scottish history, then our B&B is for you.  It's been host to many famous people: James Boswell, Andrew Crosbie, Thomas Carlyle, Robert Burns and James Clark Maxwell have all dined here, and Bonnie Prince Charlie visited the Carruthers family who were staunch Jacobites.

Irish Gait is located in the middle of the beautiful town of Dumfries, overlooking the River Nith, and is within easy walking distance of all the important historical sites in the town.  Dumfries is also the centre of a large and thriving artistic community: per head, there are more artists living in the region than any other part of Scotland, and the links below will give you more information about our many festivals, events, galas, and much more.


General information about the region and events:  Dumfries and Galloway Tourist Information     Dumfries & Galloway On Line   VisitScotland.com    D&GWhat'sGoingOn     Midsteeple Box Office 

Historical information about Dumfries:  Robert Burns     History of Dumfries    Robert the Bruce    Greyfriars Church    Theatre Royal    Mostly Ghostly Tours

Cultural Events and Venues:  Gracefield Arts Centre  Spring Fling   The Stove   Easterbrook Live   Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival   The Eden Festival   The Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre   Wigtown Book Festival   Electric Fields 




















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  • About
  • Contact
  • History of the House
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