Primrose and Gordon Solicitors

Pay a visit to the offices of Primrose and Gordon Solicitors, founded 1782, making it the oldest legal practice in South West Scotland.

The splendid Georgian office was designed by Walter Newall and known to poet Robert Burns. Many impressive historical icons on display including a ‘Dumfries’ printed one Guinea banknote, Victorian correspondence and 19th century oil paintings.

Enjoy a guided tour, meet ‘Mary-Jane’ the resident ‘Ghost’ and discover the secrets of our Law Library. Take part in childrens and adults prize-quizzes and benefit from some fascinating local and legal History.

From Whitesands, Dumfries head for the Royal Bank of Scotland Building and walk up Bank Street. Primrose and Gordon occupy the upper part of the White painted Building above ‘The Old Bank’ Restaurant at the corner of Irish Street. Park on the Whitesands (2 mins short walk from the premises)