Penpont, Dumfries And Galloway
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Flower Delivery to Penpont – A Village West of Thornhill in the Dumfries and Galloway Region of Scotland
A small and thriving village, Penpont is located in a beautiful area of Dumfries and Galloway making it a great place for those who seek arresting sights and romantic locations. Those who intend on staying for a day or more can choose from different accommodations in and around the area.
Couples who visit can also make the trip more romantic when one asks a florist to send flowers to Penpont to surprise their partner. Another romantic gesture would be to present Penpont flowers during a meal. Another great option would be to see flowers in Penpont and surrounding areas.
But apart from the lovely sights, Penpont also has a rich history which is great for those who enjoy learning about the past.
Here’s more information when planning a trip to Penpont:
History
The Cumbric language was once spoken in the region and the village’s name means “bridge-head” in that language. A couple of notable people have lived or were born in Penpont and these include:
Sir Hugh Steuart Gladstone – a civil servant and ornithologist. He was Lord Lieutenant of Dumfries and lived at Capenoch House, which is located in the village.
Joseph Thomson – a geologist and explorer born in the village. Thomson’s gazelle is named after him.
Andy Goldsworthy – a sculptor who lived in the village since 1986. He has a workshop in the area and a lot of his works can be found in the surrounding countryside.
Attractions
There are a couple of interesting things to see and so in Penpont and surrounding areas, and these include:
Penpont Bridge. This is a two-arched stone bridge built during the 1760s after the presbytery of the village raised money to cover the cost. Construction began in 1774 and it was completed in 1778. Today, the bridge is a Category A listed building.
Penpont’s Church of Scotland parish church. The style of the building is Gothic Revival. Construction of the church was completed in 1867. Today, it’s a Category B listed building.
Penpont’s War Memorial. Made by William Kellock Brown, a sculptor from Glasgow. The memorial was installed in 1920.
Nearby Attractions
While you’re in town, why not explore the surrounding areas of Penpont? Here are some great ideas:
Drumlanrig Castle. A Category A listed castle located on the Queensberry Estate in Dumfries and Galloway. It’s the home of the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensberry. The 17th-century castle is considered one of the most important Renaissance structures in the country. Set in 120,000 acres of land, the grounds also feature a country park and Victorian gardens.
Morton Castle. This was once the stronghold of the Douglas family and is a fine example of a late 13th-century hall house. The castle overlooks Morton Loch and the Lowther Hills. It’s now in ruins and only one side survives.
Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum. This is where you’ll learn about the famous knitting tradition of Sanquhar as well as learn about the mines and miners of Sanquhar and Kirkconnel.
Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum. Located at the former RAF Dumfries, this museum features a collection of aircraft and flight memorabilia.
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Flower delivery information for Penpont, Dumfries And Galloway
Our flowers delivery services in Penpont, Dumfries And Galloway are usually made by DPD or Royal Mail Special Delivery. 99.9% of our flowers are delivered by 5pm on the requested day - (more commonly before noon), except UK Public Holidays. We also offer a range of next-day flower delivery options in Penpont, Dumfries And Galloway - specific information is available during checkout.
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Delivering flowers for special occasions
At appropriate times of year we can also deliver Valentine's Day flowers, Easter Flowers, Mother's Day flowers, and Christmas Flowers to Penpont, Dumfries And Galloway.
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