McDiarmid Memorial
Overlooking the town of Langholm the memorial by sculptor Jake Harvey takes the form of a giant metal open book.
The memorial is dedicated one of Scotland’s greatest poets of the 20th century, Hugh McDiarmid. Born Christopher Murray Grieve on 11 August 1892 in Langholm, he spent the majority of his life away from his birthplace but returned as often as possible, particularly to enjoy the Common Riding.
He was a joint-founder of the Scottish National Party and lover of Scotland. His first collection Annals of the Five Senses was published in 1923 followed by Penny Wheep, Three Hymns to Lenin and A Kist of Whistles.
Today you can follow The Hugh MacDiarmid Trail from his birth-place in Arkingholm Terrace to his last resting place in Langholm cemetery.
Contact
Langholm Initiative Office
Langholm
Dumfries & Galloway
DG13
Scotland
Tel: +44 (1387) 380914
