The nickname for Carlisle depends on which Carlisle and context, but several nicknames are used. Carlisle, England in Cumbria has nicknames including The Great Border City, because it is northernmost city in England close to Scottish border, only 10 miles from Scotland, serving as gateway between England and Scotland, and historically important border fortress. It is also called The Border City for same reason. In Roman times, it was called Luguvalium. Carlisle United Football Club has nickname The Blues or The Cumbrians, but city itself sometimes called City of the Borders. Carlisle, Pennsylvania in USA is nicknamed The Crossroads of the Revolution due to Revolutionary War history. Carlisle, Ontario does not have widely known nickname, but locally called hamlet in Flamborough or rural gem. In general, Carlisle, England's most common nickname is The Great Border City or The Border City, reflecting its location and history as border city between England and Scotland, contested many times, with Carlisle Castle defending border. Some call it The Walled City due to historic walls. So nickname for Carlisle, England is The Great Border City, which appears on tourism materials and council branding, highlighting its position near Scottish border and historic role as border fortress city with 2,000 years history.
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