Moffat

Moffat is one mile from junction 15 on the M74, about 35 north of Carlisle, 50 south of Glasgow and 50 south of Edinburgh.

An excellent centre for walking, fishing , and touring.

• The town dates back to 1218 and developed around 1878 when the Hydropathic Hotel opened. Interesting specialist shops still trade from the Victorian buildings.
• Robert Burns memorabilia
• James Loudon Macadam on whose tarmac we drive daily died here in 1756 and is buried in the old cemetery.
• Devils Beef Tub where border raiders hid their rustled cattle.
• Hart Fell at 808 metres the highest peak in the area.
• Grey Mares Tail waterfall on the Selkirk road
• Gala week, Country Fair, Classic Car Weekend, Walking Festival etc

Our house is under five minutes easy walk from the main street where there are many tearooms and restaurants providing a wide range of meals. Parking in the main street is free if you choose not to walk.