Visit Sanquhar Places

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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Sanquhar

  

Sanquhar Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Sanquhar

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Sanquhar history

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The name “Sanquhar” comes from the Scottish Gaelic language Seann Cathair, meaning “old fort” A 15th-century castle ruin overlooks the town, but the name predates even this ancient fort. The ancient hill fort at Tynron Doon is located about 28 kilometres away from the town.

Crichton family

It is believed the Crichton family came to Britain from Hungary. During the reign of Robert the Bruce they obtained the lands round about Sanquhar. They ruled over the area from the mid-14th until the 17th century. Mary, Queen of Scots, came to Sanqhar in May 1568 after her defeat at the battle of Langside.

Religious upheaval

Sanquhar was a hotbed of unrest during the Covenanting period. The Covenanters were dedicated Scottish Presbyterians devoted to maintaining Presbyterianism. They led Scotland into England’s civil wars of the period against King Charles I (and later against Cromwell)

Robert Burns

Robert Burns was a frequent visitor to Sanquhar in the 1780s. Burns called the town “Black Joan” in his ballad “Five Carlins” in which he represented the local burghs as characters.

You can visit Sanquhar places with Walkfo Sanquhar to hear history at Sanquhar’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Sanquhar has 8 places to visit in our interactive Sanquhar map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Sanquhar, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Sanquhar places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Sanquhar & the surrounding areas.

“Curated content for millions of locations across the UK, with 8 audio facts unique to Sanquhar places in an interactive Sanquhar map you can explore.”

Walkfo: Visit Sanquhar Places Map
8 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Sanquhar historic spots	Sanquhar tourist destinations	Sanquhar plaques	Sanquhar geographic features
Walkfo Sanquhar tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Sanquhar

  

Best Sanquhar places to visit

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Sanquhar has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Sanquhar’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Sanquhar’s information audio spots:

Sanquhar Castle Sanquhar Castle was built by the Crichton family in the 13th century. It was visited by many notable figures including Robert the Bruce, William Wallace, Edward I, Mary, Queen of Scots, and James VI. The castle is a stronghold bounded on the west by the River Nith, to the north by a burn.

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Visit Sanquhar plaques