Rich in Tradition

Langholm's traditions are represented throughout the year in various ways.  The Langholm Common Riding takes place on the last Friday of July each year and continues the tradition of riding the marches.  There is great activity in the town for the preceeding two weeks culminating in the celebrations on the streets of the town on the Friday and on the Castleholm, where amongst other events horse racing can be enjoyed.

Langholm Coat of Arms

Hugh MacDiarmid

Hugh MacDiarmid is the pen name of one of the most famous Scottish poets, renowned for his work both in English and in the Scottish language.  He was born in Langholm on 11 August 1892, Christopher Murray Grieve.  He was brought up in the town where his father was a postman.  Although he moved away from home in his teens he was buried in the graveyard in Langholm.

Hugh MacDiarmid Lectures

The annual MacDiarmid lectured celebrate the literary, cultural and artistic achievement of men and women from Eskdale and the Borders. The 2010 MacDiarmid Lecture will be held in the Buccleuch Centre on Saturday 28th August at 2pm.  Further information

Local Artists

Langholm has its own art studio in an a coverted bakehouse. To find out more visit Julie Dumbarton's page