Dumfries, High Street, Midsteeple, Category A listed building in High Street, Dumfries, Scotland.
The Midsteeple on High Street is a four-story stone building topped with a tall tower and spire, constructed entirely of red sandstone blocks. The structure features external staircases and ornamental iron railings that add to its appearance, with the tower rising prominently above surrounding buildings.
Construction took place between 1705 and 1708 under mason-architect Tobias Bachop, who designed it to replace an earlier prison and administrative building. This new structure then served the town's governance needs for more than two centuries.
This building served as the civic heart where townspeople gathered for meetings and announcements about local affairs. Its prominent position on High Street made it a natural meeting point where residents could conduct business and stay informed about community matters.
The building sits right on the main street and is easy to reach on foot while exploring the town center. Plenty of pavement space allows you to step back and view the tower from different angles.
Poet Robert Burns lay in state inside the council chamber before his funeral in 1796, giving the building a lasting literary connection. The bells in the steeple were cast in 1708 by an Edinburgh craftsman and still bear their original inscriptions today.
Location: Dumfries and Galloway
Location: Dumfries
GPS coordinates: 55.06910,-3.61074
Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:40
Moat Brae
316 m
Dumfries, Church Crescent, Greyfriars Church
183 m
Theatre Royal, Dumfries
227 m
Dumfries, 113 English Street, Dumfries County Buildings
307 m
Loreburn Hall
222 m
Dumfries, 16 English Street, Queensberry Hotel
129 m
Nithsdale District Council Offices, Dumfries
255 m
Dumfries, 24 Burns Street, Robert Burns House
376 m
Dumfries Old Bridge
362 m
Dumfries, 56 High Street, The Globe Inn
179 m
Dumfries, 81, 83 Buccleuch Street, Methodist Church
219 m
Dumfries, 29 Irish Street, Dumfries Youth Club
312 m
Queensberry Monument
5 m
Dumfries, 16, 17 Queensberry Square, The Trades Hall
16 m
Statue of Robert Burns
146 m
Robert Burns Visitor’s Centre
353 m
Odeon Dumfries
217 m
Dumfries, 128 Queensberry Street, Paling's
179 m
Dumfries, 8 English Street, Bank Of Scotland
146 m
Dumfries, 40 Buccleuch Street, Sheriff Court House
267 m
Dumfries, Academy Street, Dumfries Academy
274 m
Dumfries, River Nith, Weir
325 m
Dumfries, High Street, Fountain
140 m
142 Queensberry Street, Dumfries
201 m
Dumfries, Mill Road, Dumfries Mill
350 m
Dumfries, 7 Church Place
134 m
Dumfries, George Street, St Michael's Lodge
361 m
Dumfries, 48-50 Whitesands, Market Office
213 mVisited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes