Cruck Cottage
35 Reviews
About the Business
The Cruck Cottage - Cruck Cottage Heritage | This cottage is unique to the area and is the only remaining example of this type of construction which would be common in the 18th and 19th century.
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+441387750202
Shieldhill Road, Torthorwald, Dumfries DG1 3PS
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Features
- Toilets
- Good for kids
- Restaurant
Recommended Reviews
Nicola Hyslop
20.03.2024
Cruck Cottage
If in the area pop in and see. Small room but lots of interesting history
Bob Watson
19.03.2024
Cruck Cottage
The only Cruck Cottage left in the country! Admission is free but donations are welcome.
Patricia Shannon
10.03.2024
Cruck Cottage
This is a fantastic gem of history. The volunteer who let us in lives next door and is a wealth of knowledge about this historic cottage. Well worth a detour to visit. If no one is here, consult the sign in the window and knock on their door for a look into this wonderful place.
Janet Heal
06.03.2024
Cruck Cottage
Fascinating building, wonderful that it has been restored and continues to be cared for by such dedicated volunteers
Sam Palmer
27.02.2024
Cruck Cottage
We visited for the first time on their Fairy Open Day. It was lovely to see the children dressed as fairies looking for all the fairies dotted around the cottage garden.We were given lots of very interesting information about the cottage and its previous inhabitants and the village of Torthorwald by some of the very helpful and friendly volunteers.The cottage is just lovely. From the amazing roof structure, to the compact dirt floor. It's very fortunate that this rare example has survived.
Sean Bostrom
27.01.2024
Cruck Cottage
Beautiful setting run by friendly people but don’t take a big car up their drive.
Katherine Moore
21.12.2023
Cruck Cottage
Visited for a Fairy Garden event. Absolutely beautiful cottage. A genuine piece of history preserved wonderfully. People running the event were delightful and passionate about looking after the cottage. We will return.
Sarah M
19.12.2023
Cruck Cottage
Lovely hidden gem, neighbours who are keyholders are lovely and so obliging. Had a nice guided tour with lots of local history. Fascinating wee place well worth a visit!
Megan Milligan
19.12.2023
Cruck Cottage
Great hidden gem in the countryside. Volunteers are happy to let you in and give you a tour, as well as explain the history of the building, surroundings, cultural relevancy and the lives of previous inhabitants. The only cruck cottage of its kind left!Free admission, but as it is volunteer run they welcome donations. Didnt feel too pressured to donate, but we did.There are special open days, too. Definitely worth a look, either as a dumfries resident or as a tourist!
Rebecca McPhee
18.12.2023
Cruck Cottage
Very friendly and knowledgeable hosts, who welcomed us to Cruck Cottage as part of the Doors Open 2022 event. The history of the cottage was fascinating, both its structural features and interior layout. The peat fire was most welcome on a drizzly, windy day. As part of the Doors Open event we were lucky enough to meet some of the volunteers who keep this wonderful glimpse of cottage life in the 17th and 18th Centuries alive. A great attraction for the area. Highly recommended.
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Shieldhill Road, Torthorwald, Dumfries DG1 3PS
Cruck Cottage