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Mersehead Sands
Mersehead Sands

Scotland, UK

J Tweedie Fruit Trees
J Tweedie Fruit Trees

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.

Garlieston Bay
Garlieston Bay

Scotland, UK

Kirkconnell Flow National Nature Reserve (SNH)
Kirkconnell Flow National Nature Reserve (SNH)

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.

Morton Castle © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
Morton Castle (HS)

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 Exhibition Centre
3 stars Creetown Exhibition Centre

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.

Port Logan Bay
Port Logan Bay

Scotland, UK

Drumtroddan Prehistoric Rock Carvings (HS)
Drumtroddan Prehistoric Rock Carvings (HS)

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.

Logan Botanic Garden
4 stars Logan Botanic Garden

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.

Killantringan
Killantringan

Scotland, UK

Dunskey Walled Garden
Dunskey Walled Garden

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.

Glenluce Abbey © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
4 stars Glenluce Abbey (HS)

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.

Wood of Cree (RSPB)
Wood of Cree (RSPB)

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.

Stranraer Museum
Stranraer Museum

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.

Kirkmadrine Early Christian Stones © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
Kirkmadrine Early Christian Stones (HS)

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 3 stars
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 4 stars
10 Killantringan Scotland, UK
11 Dunskey Walled Garden Portpatrick, Stranraer, DG9 8TJ
12 Glenluce Abbey (HS) Newton Stewart, DG8 0AF 4 stars
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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