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Once famous for its knitting
industry, Sanquhar has the oldest post office in
Britain (dating from 1763) and a 1735 tollbooth
inside which is a museum. It also boasts a granite
monument to remind visitors of two controversial
declarations made by the Covenanters in the late
17th century renouncing their loyalty
to both Charles II and James VII of Scotland. The
famous Admiral Crichton was born in a tower house
two miles from Sanquhar. Something of a genius,
his name was used by James Barrie in his famous
play.
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Ruins of Sanquhar Castle - Photo:
Paul Ashwin
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