Complimentary coffee & tea
On-site café
High-speed internet
A/V equipment
Projector
Crichton Central - The Crichton
Bankend Road, Dumfries, SCOTLAND DG1
Crichton Central
Available Workspaces
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Day Pass
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Meeting Room
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Coworking Membership
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Event Space
Contact for pricing
Business hours
Monday
from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Tuesday
from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Wednesday
from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Thursday
from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday
from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Bankend Road, Dumfries, SCOTLAND DG1
Reviews
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Lisa Christer
May 16 2026
Fab place my first time will definitely return
Peter T
Mar 21 2026
The café was a disappointment from the moment we arrived. The waitress rather irritably asked whether we had booked. We said no and asked if they were fully booked; she said they weren’t, then pointed us to a table. I’ve no idea what the point of the question was. The seats were grubby and stained, and the single menu on the table (despite there being three of us) was also grubby and tatty. Several items listed were no longer available although this was not stated on the menu. After choosing something, we had to start again because it wasn’t actually sold anymore, and the waitress told us this as though we should somehow have known. Updating the menu doesn’t seem to be a priority for the management. I eventually asked for “the scone”, only to be asked which one—despite the menu offering no choices. I requested a plain scone, but a few minutes later the waitress returned to say they only had one scone left in the entire café, and it was a fruit one I didn’t want. At that point I gave up and just ordered a coffee. My wife and son had paninis, which were bland and served with a very poor-quality salad. My son couldn’t eat it, so I tried some myself, but it was unpleasant and I couldn’t eat it either. To top it all off, we were then charged for the scone I never received. Fortunately we noticed this soon after and went back to get it refunded. Overall, the place feels unmanaged or very poorly managed. This was our second visit—we wanted to give it another chance—but it has actually deteriorated further. I don’t expect there will be a third visit. If there is any management, they don’t appear to be paying attention.
DJ Media
Feb 22 2026
Can’t fault the service or food for the Cafe and hang out that it is. The place is designed for dog walkers, read a book quietly typed and business meetings and an evening entertainment venue. I’ve always enjoyed coming here and find it very reasonably priced. The reason for the 3* rating is they have not spent a penny on it since it opened and it’s a busy place. The outdoor rattan furniture is terribly uncomfortable, the indoor furniture is grotty, old with flat padding, very dirty and stained and has stickers on it where you sit (not sure if they’re covering tears but I don’t want sticker glue on my pants!). There’s also very little place for a table or 1 or 2 to sit and work with access to plug sockets in the couch area without taking up a table of 4 or 6, and as a considerate person it put me off sitting there. There are mobile side tables that have plug sockets in but they’re not powered and are no where near a plug sockets to power them.
Lindsay Wilson
Feb 02 2026
Lovely cafe set in lovely grounds. Staff were attentive, coffee was hot but best of all was the brown bread was proper brown not just a brown version of white, you could see the actual grains in it, so many places do not offer this.
Stephanie Moore
Jan 20 2026
Lovely spot. Dog friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, you can certainly take a tour of the space before signing up for a membership. In fact, it’s encouraged, to help you get a feel for what your workday will look like. Reach out here to set up a time to come and see the space.
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Most coworking space amenities are open to all members, regardless of the membership plan. Meeting rooms require prior reservation, and private offices are exclusively available to those with subscription packages. However, the lounge, kitchen, and breakout spaces are open to everyone. Complimentary amenities are also available to all, while ancillary services can be purchased or negotiated individually with Crichton Central.
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Absolutely. Flexibility is one of the best parts of coworking. Most coworking memberships are month-to-month, so you can quickly adjust your space preferences according to your unique requirements and the size of your team. Whether that means upgrading the space or downsizing it or even completely changing the type of coworking subscription that you use, you always have the option to adjust as you go.
It may be possible to adjust your membership before current membership ends, but you will have to discuss and negotiate directly with Crichton Central, who is more than happy to help out.
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At Crichton Central - The Crichton, Meeting Rooms can be booked by the hour. For those looking for a workspace for an entire day, Day Passs and Meeting Rooms are also available.
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The open desk is the way to go if you’re looking for a flexible workspace in an open environment where you can socialize with other members. Or, choose a dedicated desk if you want a designated space that also allows you to keep in touch with the community.
A private office works wonders if you or your team need a quiet, secluded space to conduct your work and interact with people in your organization.
It’s important to understand the different types of coworking arrangements available to you, depending on the type of work that you do and its duration, and whether you’re a solo worker or part of a team.