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Attractions in Dumfries & Galloway
North east of Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, Scotland, UK
A mosaic of bogland plants, along with a notable range of butterflies and dragonflies, make this the most stunning upland bog in the south west.
Dalbeatie, Dumfriesshire, DG2 8
This substantial tower house was built about 1570, probably by Edward Maxwell. The windows were enlarged in the 18th century. Interestingly sited in the middle of a modern farmyard.
Dumfries, DG11
The much-reduced remains of a royal castle, originally built by the English in the 14th century on the shore of Lochmaben Loch.
Stranraer, DG9 7EJ
A medieval tower house in the centre of Stranraer. A 17th century government base and later a town jail, displays and videos tell its story.
Craigieburn House, By Moffat, Dumfries, DG10 9LF
A new garden, with many rare and unusual plants, laid out in classic style over five acres.
Plant sales.
Nr. Castle Douglas, Scotland, UK
The attractive wetland and woodland reserve beside Loch Ken is a good place to see willow tits, redstarts and pied flycatchers.
Mill Road, Dumfries, DG2 7BE
Award winning visitor centre tells the story of Robert Burns and Dumfries, haunting audio-visual presentation and lively exhibition programme.
Dumfries, Scotland, UK
4 miles from Dumfries. Containing a wide range of species and ages of trees. From the car park choose from the adventure play area; cycle routes or forest trails.
Monreith, Newton Stewart, DG8 8NQ
We have animals for all tastes from the cute and cuddley to the big and ugly!
Newton Stewart, Scotland, UK
With nineteen granite boulders and three central stones, this is one of the best preserved stone circles in Britain.
Dunragit, by Stranraer, Wigtownshire, DG9 8PH
Described as one of the best newly created gardens of recent times, Glenwhan is centered round two small lakes, with great views over Luce Bay. Many exotic plants including embothriums, eucalypts and hydrangeas. Tea room.
Terregles, Dumfries, DG2 9TH
Wide range of apples and of other fruit too. Handily placed in Dumfries but ring for opening times, collections by appointment only. Free price list.
| 1 | Silver Flowe National Nature Reserve (SNH) | North east of Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, Scotland, UK | |
| 2 | Drumcoltran Tower (HS) | Dalbeatie, Dumfriesshire, DG2 8 | |
| 3 | Garlieston Bay | Scotland, UK | |
| 4 | Lochmaben Castle (HS) | Dumfries, DG11 | |
| 5 | Castle of St John Visitor Centre | Stranraer, DG9 7EJ | |
| 6 | New England Bay | Scotland, UK | |
| 7 | Craigieburn Garden | Craigieburn House, By Moffat, Dumfries, DG10 9LF | |
| 8 | Ken-Dee Marshes (RSPB) | Nr. Castle Douglas, Scotland, UK | |
| 9 | Robert Burns Centre | Mill Road, Dumfries, DG2 7BE | |
| 10 | Mabie (FC) | Dumfries, Scotland, UK | |
| 11 | Monreith Animal World | Monreith, Newton Stewart, DG8 8NQ | |
| 12 | Torhouse Stone Circle (HS) | Newton Stewart, Scotland, UK | |
| 13 | Glenwhan Gardens | Dunragit, by Stranraer, Wigtownshire, DG9 8PH | |
| 14 | J Tweedie Fruit Trees | Terregles, Dumfries, DG2 9TH | |
| 15 | Port Logan Bay | Scotland, UK |
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