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The oldest post office in the world (established 1712), the Sanquhar Declarations (two famous Covenanting protests), and a small Upper Nithsdale town of extraordinary communications heritage
A little history
Sanquhar Post Office, established in 1712, is the oldest post office in the world still operating. The Sanquhar Declaration of 1680 — pinned to the market cross by Richard Cameron — was a key moment of Covenanting resistance. The town sits in beautiful Upper Nithsdale.
The Post Office is a genuine piece of world history — the oldest working post office on earth. The Sanquhar Museum for the Declaration story. The Nithsdale walking.
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Sanquhar is a place in Dumfries and Galloway known for the oldest post office in the world (established 1712), the Sanquhar Declarations (two famous Covenanting protests), and a small Upper Nithsdale town of extraordinary communications heritage. Sanquhar Post Office, established in 1712, is the oldest post office in the world still operating. The population is around 2,000.
The town has local cafes and food. The Upper Nithsdale area has good pub food. Dumfries is close for wider choice.
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