Attractions in Dumfries & Galloway

Rephad, Stranraer, DG9 8BX

These historic landscaped gardens with terraces, avenues and two large lakes, are well known for their superb rhododendrons, magnolias, embothriums and eucryphias. Also walled garden.  Well stocked plant centre. Tea rooms.

The School, Whinnieliggate, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4XP

We are a small, established family run nursery specialising in choice and unusual alpine, perennial and woodland garden plants.

Kirkcudbright, DG6 4AQ

Pomanders, pistols and poaching deterrents are just some of the items in this delightful museum. Its remarkable collection reflects the human and natural history of this part of Galloway.

Nr Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, UK

Rising above the heather moorland this reserve is important for its upland animals and plants, supporting species like peregrine falcon, red and black grouse, red deer and feral goats.

Nr. Palnackie, Dumfries, DG7

An extraordinary round tower-house, it was built in the late 15th century. There are at least 23 similar buildings in Ireland, but this is the only one in Scotland.

Sanquar, DG4 6BN

A fascinating local museum in a fine 18th century Tolbooth. Discover the tradition of world famous Sanquhar knitting, the history and customs of this Royal Burgh.

Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2

One of the earliest lighthouses in Scotland, it was built in 1748-49 to help guide ships up the Nith estuary to the harbour of Dumfries.

Scotland, UK

28 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, DG1 1NW

Presents a changing programme of contemporary art and exhibitions by local, national and international artists, selected exhibitions of Scottish art.

Newton Stewart, Dumfries, DG8 6HH

The museum contains a wealth of historical treasures and exciting and interesting displays of the natural and social history of Galloway.

High Street, Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries & Galloway, DG7 2HS

The 18th Century textile mill, once part of the Fleet Mills, centre of the 18th and 19th Century cotton trade in Galloway, now an award winning visitors centre.

Dumfries, DG1 4RU

One of the finest castles in Scotland, surrounded by moats it has stood guard over the Solway Firth for more than 400 years.

Auldgirth, Dumfries, DG2 0RP

The farmhouse built by Robert Burns contains exhibits connected with the poet as well as a fascinating a-v presentation of his life and times at Ellsland.

The Neuk, Moffat, DG10 9EG

Depicts the history of Moffat Spa Town covering region, Spa era and coaching days. A - V presentation.

Dumfries, DG1 2PS

Burns spent the last years of his life here. The house retains much of its 18th century character and contains many relics of the Poet.