Attractions in Dumfries & Galloway

Rainton, Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas, DG7 2DR

One of Galloway's top attraction based on an organic farm with nature trails, adventure, playgrounds, 3D maze, playbarn, cycle hire, garden and tearoom.

Moffat Valley, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, UK

This spectacular upland reserve, home to Scotland's highest waterfall, is rich in wildflowers. Visitor centre with remote views of a peregrine falcon nest.

Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire, DG1 4RS

This superb reserve, with many observation hides and an observatory, offers some of the best wildfowl viewing opportunities in Britain. Well known for large numbers of wintering barnacle geese and whooper swans. Best October - March

Dumfries & Galloway, DG7 1RX

A garden for all seasons, with a wildfowl refuge, waymarked trails and bird hide.

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.

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.

Kirkcudbright, DG6 4X

This fascinating 18th century house was the home and studio from 1901 to 1933 of the artist E A Hornel. Japanese-style garden and 'Scottish' garden above the River Dee.

Ardwell, Stranraer, Wigtownshire, DG9 9LX

Daffodils, spring flowers, rhododrendrons, flowering shrubs, coloured foliage and rock plants. Views over Luce Bay. Plant sales.

New Abbey, Nr Dumfries, DG2 8BU, Scotland, UK

The splendid ruin of a late 13th century and early 14th century Cistercian abbey, founded by Devorgilla, Lady of Galloway, in memory of her husband.

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.

Dundrennan, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4QH

The beautiful ruins, amid a peaceful setting, of a Cistercian Abbey founded in 1142. Mary Queen of Scots spent her last night on Scottish soil here.

Whithorn, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, UK

The site of the first Christian church in Scotland. The Priory was built in the 12th century. The museum houses a fine collection of early stone crosses.

By Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2 8BX

A carefully renovated 18th century water-powered oatmeal mill in full working order, with regular demonstrations in the summer.

Near Kirkbean, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2 8BQ

Born in a humble cottage on the coast, south of Dumfries, John Paul Jones went to sea at the age of 13 and rose to become a captain in the American navy.

Heathhall Industrial Estate, Dumfries, DG2 7SW

One of only 4 private aviation museums in Scotland with an extensive indoor display including several ex-military aircraft and Trident 3B airliner.