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Attractions in Dumfries & Galloway
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.
Nr. Dumfries, Scotland, UK
This is a classic example of an ancient 'raised' bog. Among the species you can find here are cranberry, bog rosemary and large heath butterfly. Car park, short circular walk.
Dumfries, DG3
An enigmatic castle, probably 14th century, it belonged to the Douglases and may have served as a hunting lodge. On the south shore of Morton Loch.
Creetown, By Newton Stewart, DG8 7JE
Creetown from 18th century to present day. Village life, war-time memories, granite quarries, nature reserve, shipping, fishing, depicted through photo/video/audio presentations.
by Wigtown, Dumfries & Galloway, DG8
Several groups of cup-and-ring markings can be seen on the rock outcrops in this open field at Drumtroddan. The carvings show much variation in design.
Stranraer, Wigtownshire, DG9 9ND
Luxuriate among the fabulous array of bizarre and beautiful plants that flourish out-of-doors in Scotland's most exotic garden. Self-guided tours and Discovery Centre.
Portpatrick, Stranraer, DG9 8TJ
A charming walled garden with a range of 19th century greenhouses housing a selection of exotic plants and shrubs. Tea room. Plant sales.
Newton Stewart, DG8 0AF
Founded in 1192, the ruins of this Cistercian house occupy a site of great natural beauty. Handsome early 16th century chapter house.
Nr. Newton Stewart, Scotland, UK
The largest ancient oakwood in the south of Scotland with breeding redstarts, pied flycatchers, and garden warblers. Roe deer, red squirrels and otters are often seen. Nature trail.
55 George Street, Stranraer, DG9 7JP
The museum tells the story of Wigtownshire through the ages. Temporary exhibition programme. Special activities for all the family.
Sandhead, Nr Stranraer, Scotland, UK
At Kirkmadrine are some of the oldest Christian stones in Scotland. They date from the 5th century to 12th. A century ago some were being used as gateposts.
| 1 | Mersehead Sands | Scotland, UK | |
| 2 | J Tweedie Fruit Trees | Terregles, Dumfries, DG2 9TH | |
| 3 | Garlieston Bay | Scotland, UK | |
| 4 | Kirkconnell Flow National Nature Reserve (SNH) | Nr. Dumfries, Scotland, UK | |
| 5 | Morton Castle (HS) | Dumfries, DG3 | |
| 6 | Creetown Exhibition Centre | Creetown, By Newton Stewart, DG8 7JE | |
| 7 | Port Logan Bay | Scotland, UK | |
| 8 | Drumtroddan Prehistoric Rock Carvings (HS) | by Wigtown, Dumfries & Galloway, DG8 | |
| 9 | Logan Botanic Garden | Stranraer, Wigtownshire, DG9 9ND | |
| 10 | Killantringan | Scotland, UK | |
| 11 | Dunskey Walled Garden | Portpatrick, Stranraer, DG9 8TJ | |
| 12 | Glenluce Abbey (HS) | Newton Stewart, DG8 0AF | |
| 13 | Wood of Cree (RSPB) | Nr. Newton Stewart, Scotland, UK | |
| 14 | Stranraer Museum | 55 George Street, Stranraer, DG9 7JP | |
| 15 | Kirkmadrine Early Christian Stones (HS) | Sandhead, Nr Stranraer, Scotland, UK |
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