Description
The Victorian writer Thomas Carlyle was born in Ecclefechan and the house where he grew up maintains a collection of manuscripts and other memorabilia.

Carlyle is buried in the graveyard.
Hobbies & Activities category: Literary site;  Manor or country house;  Tombs, burial site
Do-It-Yourself Tours
Address
Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace
The Arched House
Ecclefechan
Lockerbie DG11 3DG
United Kingdom
Hours
May 1 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open13:00ClosedClosed13:0013:0013:0013:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Adult5.00
Concession or reduced rate4.00
Family14.00
All values are in local currency.
Transit
Bus: McEwan's (No. 383) from Lockerbie to Ecclefechan
Typical Visit
30 minutes
Attractions Near Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace, Ecclefechan, Dumfries