Moat Brae, The National Centre for Children’s Literature & Storytelling,

Moat Brae House and its Neverland Discovery were the ‘enchanted land’ where the creator of Peter Pan played as a child. His pirate games by the River Nith became the inspiration for one of the most well-loved and legendary stories of all time. No matter what your age, you too can walk in his footsteps, wonder at this beautiful and magical place, have fun and play. Explore the rooms, peep into keyholes, crawl into book snugs, reveal secret shadows and catch Peter Pan and Tinker Bell in Nana’s Attic.

Directions: Moat Brae House and garden are at the top end of George Street, behind Dumfries Academy, immediately North of the town centre. Access by car is from Buccleuch Street or Academy Street and on foot through Castle Street or Academy Street. There are public car parking spaces (disc zone) all along George Street and a limited number of dedicated spaces immediately in front of the house. Assisted wheelchair access.

Images © Euan Adamson and Graeme Robertson