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About Us

Penpont by Mrs Sophia Harkness MBE.

Penpont nestles in the Nith Valley near the confluence of the rivers Scaur and Shinnel which give their names to the glens radiating from the village. In turn the Scaur empties into the Nith a mile south of the village, a favourite spot for fishing.

  The wooded hills of the Buccleuch and Capenoch Estates ensure that hill walking is popular with both residents and visitors alike when it is possible to stumble upon works by nature sculptor Andy Goldsworthy.

  On approaching the village from the east you can see, on a slight promontory, a beautiful sandstone cone, gifted to the locality by Goldsworthy, to mark the Millennium. This vantage point also affords an excellent view of the sandstone church with its impressive spire, often photographed as a backdrop to the much admired war memorial erected on the Glebe.

  The village school draws most of its pupils from the parishes of Penpont, Keir and Tynron. It was here that the famous African explorer, Joseph Thomson received his primary school education and whose birthplace in the village is being renovated to serve as a Heritage Centre for the parishes of Penpont, Keir and Tynron.

 Penpont Community Council ensure that a great community spirit is maintained by arranging various activities throughout the year. The favourite is the annual Gala Week which begins on the last Saturday in June with the Church Fete. This is followed by sports, dancing displays, pet shows and talent contests, culminating in Gala Day on the following Saturday, with a Fancy Dress Parade led by Thornhill Pipe Band. The parade is followed by an excellent program of events for all ages, including tea in the park.

  Visitors to the area are well catered for at the Volunteer Arms Hotel and the café adjoining the Post Office. Accommodation is also available at Scaurbridge House.

An attractive caravan site is situated a stone`s throw from the village where there is also a Motor Garage and a General Store.