PETER pan's 'birthplace' has hit the market just weeks after the popular visitor attraction announced its shock closure. A couple of weeks ago, Scots parents were left devastated after staff at the Peter Pan Moat Brae Trust and Visitor Centre in Dumfries announced "with a heavy heart" that it would close its doors. 2 Moat Brae House in Dumfries has hit the market just weeks after announced its shock closure Credit: Alamy 2 The house inspired author JM Barrie to write the Peter Pan story The 200-year-old mansion is said to have inspired author JM Barrie to write the classic story of Peter Pan.
Before opening its doors in 2019, the house was saved from demolition and given a multi-million pound refurb. It doubled as the National Centre for Children 's Literature and Storytelling and as a popular tourist attraction which allowed visitors to explore the world of JM Barrie. And prior to the much-loved site closing this Friday, August 23, the Georgian building has been put up for sale.
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He often visited Moat Brae and its "enchanted" gardens are said to be the inspiration of the world of Peter Pan. Most read in Money CASH HELP Thousands of unpaid Scots can apply for new benefit - check if you are eligible ANOTHER ONE BITES THE CRUST 'We'll never recover', cry locals as pizza restaurant closes PACK A PUNCH Fans of Scots snack brand rush to Aldi as they stock shelves with £1.25 treats CLUB TEARDOWN Another iconic Glasgow nightclub to be DEMOLISHED as plans approved Parents and locals were left devastated by the closure .
Staff wrote on social media : "It is with a heavy heart that we announce the imminent closure of the Peter Pan Moat Brae Trust and Visitor Centre from Friday August 23. Disney fans stunned by mind-blowing Little Mermaid crossover theory with Peter Pan "We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the staff, volunteers, members and many supporters of the Trust for their commitment in bringing the magic of books and storytelling to life for the thousands of visitors who have passed through the doors. "Every possible effort and option have been explored by the Trustees and staff of the Moat Brae Peter Pan Trust, therefore it is with deep sadness that we announce the end of operations.
"Please do take the opportunity to visit our beautiful house and gardens as much as possible before the doors close for the final time on the 23rd. We are currently offering 50 per cent off all our shop stock and FREE adult entry to the house and gardens. "'Never say goodbye because saying goodbye means going away and going away means forgetting.
' – Peter Pan"..
