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Longtown sits just south of the Scottish border, where the A7 meets the River Esk, about nine miles north of Carlisle. Originally established in the 18th century as a planned town for the local Graham estate, it is defined by its wide main street and Georgian architecture, built largely to serve the local agricultural trade. Today, it remains a key hub for the farming community, hosting one of the largest livestock markets in the country. While it retains a distinct, quiet market-town atmosphere, its position provides straightforward access to the M6 and the railway links in Carlisle, making it practical for those who work in the city but prefer a life closer to the Solway Firth and the border hills. Most of the town’s daily life revolves around the independent shops on Bridge Street and the riverside walks that lead out toward Arthuret Church, which stands on a hill overlooking the town.