Welcome to Crossmichael
A vibrant and diverse community with ancient roots
Welcome to Crossmichael’s community web pages. Here you can find information about the village and surrounding area and about the activities and organisations that help to make this community – which has ancient roots – so vibrant and diverse today. We hope that you enjoy your ‘virtual’ visit to Crossmichael (Gaelic: Cros Mhìcheil) and encourage you to visit us in person to fully experience and appreciate this beautiful village and the surrounding area of Dumfries & Galloway for yourself.
If you want to suggest any updates, revisions or additions to the contents of these pages, please contact us.
About Crossmichael
Crossmichael village sits on the east bank of the River Dee, some four miles north of the market town of Castle Douglas, in the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway. The parish is extensive, running from the Dee in the west to the River Urr in the east, from the boundary with Parton in the north to the outskirts of Castle Douglas in the south. It takes in the smaller settlements of Clarebrand and Greenlaw. Read more About Crossmichael.
Our History
Crossmichael has ancient roots. The first recorded mention is in the 12th century when the lands were granted to Lincluden Abbey near Dumfries, but there were people living in the area from at least the Bronze Age and probably before. Between these two dates, successive waves of invaders and immigrants – Romans, Anglo-Saxons from Northumbria, Gaelic-speaking Norsemen from Ireland – left their mark, before the Norman barons embarked on a lengthy and troublesome attempt to assert control of the area. Read more about Crossmichael’s history.
Our Community
Crossmichael is a vibrant community reflected by a range of local interest groups and successful events such as the annual Crossmichael Triathlon. Crossmichael also has what is probably the smallest community library in the world, based in a former telephone box! Read more about Our Community.
Community Council
The key role of Crossmichael Community Council is to pass on the views of residents on issues affecting them to the local authority and other public bodies. The community council also respond to consultations and surveys coming to us from these bodies, on our community’s behalf. Find our more about Crossmichael Community Council.
Heritage Centre
Crossmichael Heritage Centre is located in the Church Hall and the Old Hearse House, both situated close to the village church. The main collections of material are held in the Church Hall and there is a smaller ‘taster’ exhibition in the Hearse House, including a Crossmichael ‘time-line’. Read more about Crossmichael Heritage Centre.
Crossmichael - a vibrant community in beautiful surroundings
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