Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace, Heritage house in Ecclefechan, Scotland.
The two-story stone building features traditional Scottish vernacular architecture with an arched entrance and contains multiple rooms displaying period furnishings.
Built in 1791 by James Carlyle and his brothers, the house became the birthplace of Thomas Carlyle, who emerged as a leading Victorian intellectual.
The interior holds Carlyle's personal items, including his writing desk, cradle, and a bookcase filled with his literary works and reference texts.
The National Trust for Scotland maintains the property, offering guided tours for £5 per adult and providing informational materials in multiple formats.
At age thirteen, Thomas Carlyle departed from this house to walk 84 miles to Edinburgh University, marking the start of his academic journey.
Location: Dumfries and Galloway
Location: Hoddom
GPS coordinates: 55.05910,-3.26425
Latest update: March 10, 2025 01:30
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