Classic Tour at HDSBM
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16 reviews - Henry Duncan Savings Banks Museum
Description
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Something A Little Different, Walks & Tours and Daytime
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Tickets from £5.00 - £35.00
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No
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Various dates from Thursday 4th June 2026
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Multiple start times (see ticket info)
The Visionary of Ruthwell: Step Into the World of Dr. Henry Duncan
In the rolling landscape of Dumfriesshire, where the light plays across the Solway Firth just as it did during the Scottish Enlightenment, a quiet revolution once took root. It was not born in the grand counting houses of the capital, but in the modest parish of Ruthwell. Here, the Reverend Henry Duncan—minister, polymath, and humanitarian—established the world’s first savings bank in 1810, forever transforming the lives of the working class by offering them the dignity of financial independence.
To visit the Henry Duncan Savings Bank Museum is to encounter a true "lad o’ pairts." Beyond his financial pioneering, Duncan was a man of staggering intellectual breadth: a geologist who identified Scotland’s first fossil footprints, a talented artist, and a dedicated social reformer.
We invite you to walk through the very rooms where this global movement began. Our 90-minutes guided tour brings the "Father of Savings Banks" to life, offering a rare glimpse into a mind that shaped the modern world.
An Exclusive Invitation: The Tri-Site Heritage Trail
For those who wish to immerse themselves fully in the rich tapestry of South of Scotland heritage, we are delighted to offer a curated Tri-Site Tour. This journey connects three of the region’s most significant landmarks, celebrating the spirits, stories, and scholars that define our history.
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Annandale Distillery: Witness the restoration of a historic distillery and savor the craftsmanship of world-class Single Malt Manx and Scotch whiskies.
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The Globe Inn, Dumfries: Step into "The Howff" of Robert Burns, where the Bard’s legacy is kept alive through exceptional gastronomy and historic rooms.
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Henry Duncan Savings Bank Museum: Complete your journey by discovering the man who banked on a better world.
A Special Offer for Our Guests
Experience the best of our region with a saving of up to
20%. Simply select the 'Tri-Site Tour Ticket' when
booking your visit online to enjoy all three experiences at an
exclusive preferred rate.
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Tickets/Times
| Ticket | Event time | Cost |
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Adult Tour - (11:00 Tour)
This ticket is valid for one adult tour of the Henry Duncan Savings Banks Museum. |
11:00 - 12:30 | £10.00 |
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Kids Ticket - (11:00 Tour)
1x Kids Ticket for the Savings Bank |
11:00 - 12:30 | £5.00 |
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Family Ticket - (11:00 Tour)
Family Ticket
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11:00 - 12:30 | £27.00 |
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Adult Ticket - (13:00 Tour)
This ticket is for those 18 years and over. |
13:00 - 14:30 | £10.00 |
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Child Ticket - (13:00 Tour)
This ticket if for children from 4-17 years old. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. |
13:00 - 14:30 | £5.00 |
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Family Saver Ticket - (13:00 Tour)
This ticket permits entry for 2 children and 2 adults. |
13:00 - 14:30 | £27.00 |
| Adult Ticket - (15:00 Tour) | 15:00 - 16:30 | £10.00 |
| Child Ticket - (15:00 Tour) | 15:00 - 16:30 | £5.00 |
| Family Saver Ticket- (15:00 Tour) | 15:00 - 16:30 | £27.00 |
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Tri-Site Adult Tour (18+) 11:00
This ticket allows the holder to one guided tour to each site listed below: Annandale Distillery The Globe Inn Henry Duncan Savings Banks Museum |
11:00 - 12:30 | £35.00 |
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Tri-Site Kids Tour (12-17) 11:00
This ticket allows the holder to one guided tour to each site listed below: Annandale Distillery The Globe Inn Henry Duncan Savings Banks Museum |
11:00 - 12:30 | £15.00 |
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Tri-Site Adult Tour (18+) 13:00
This ticket allows the holder to one guided tour to each site listed below: Annandale Distillery The Globe Inn Henry Duncan Savings Banks Museum |
13:00 - 14:30 | £35.00 |
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Tri-Site Kids Tour (12-17) 13:00
This ticket allows the holder to one guided tour to each site listed below: Annandale Distillery The Globe Inn Henry Duncan Savings Banks Museum |
13:00 - 14:30 | £15.00 |
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Tri-Site Adult Tour (18+) 15:00
This ticket allows the holder to one guided tour to each site listed below: Annandale Distillery The Globe Inn Henry Duncan Savings Banks Museum |
15:00 - 16:30 | £35.00 |
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Tri-Site Kids Tour (12-17) 15:00
This ticket allows the holder to one guided tour to each site listed below: Annandale Distillery The Globe Inn Henry Duncan Savings Banks Museum |
15:00 - 16:30 | £15.00 |
Location
Address
Henry Duncan Savings Banks Museum, Henry Duncan Savings Banks Museum, 2 Thwaite Cottages, Ruthwell, DG1 4NN
Organiser
Henry Duncan Savings Bank
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3. Please check your tickets, as mistakes cannot always be rectified.
4. Occasionally, events are cancelled or postponed by the promoter, team, performer or venue for a variety of reasons. If the event is cancelled, please contact us for information on receiving a refund from the responsible party. If the event was moved or rescheduled, the venue or promoter may set refund limitations. It is your responsibility to ascertain the date and time of any rearranged event.
5. The venue reserves the right to refuse admission and may on occasion have to conduct security searches to ensure the safety of the patrons.
6. Every effort to admit latecomers will be made at a suitable break in the event, but admission cannot always be guaranteed.
7. We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase.
8. Tickets are sold subject to the venue or promoter's right to alter or vary the programme due to events or circumstances beyond its control without being obliged to refund monies or exchange tickets.
9. If this ticket is re-sold or transferred for profit or commercial gain by anyone other than the promoter, venue management, DesignMyNight or one of their authorised sub-agents, it will become voidable and the holder may be
refused entry to or ejected from the venue.
10. The venue may operate a No Smoking Policy.
11. The promoter, venue management and DesignMyNight accept no responsibility for any personal property.
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