Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura
18th, 19th and early 20th century medical and sick room equipment; the story of plague, cholera and public health in the Royal Burgh of Dumfries and the first ever use of ether anaesthetic.
Scottish Borders Archive
Scottish Borders Archives is moving to a new facility the 'Heritage Hub' in Hawick, due to open Apil 2007. In preparation for the move, the archives remain open at their present location on Mondays and Thursdays only, 9am-5pm, by appointment. The service will close between 23 December and March 23rd 2007.
Sir Walter Scott's Courtroom, Selkirk
Built in 1803 as the Sheriff Court, this is where Sir Walter Scott dispensed justice to the people of Selkirkshire. There are permanent displays of items relating to Sir Walter Scott, James Hogg and Mungo Park, who were all contemporaries.
St Ronan's Wells Visitor Centre
This historic well was patronised by Burns and Scott and was one of the earliest spas developed in Scotland. The story of the health-giving springs and the legends associated with them is told through documents, photographs and objects.
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