Attractions in Dumfries & Galloway

Kirkcudbright, DG6 4JD

A castellated town house, complete except for its roof, built in 1577 by the then Provost of Kirkcudbright, Sir Thomas MacLellan.

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.

Twynholm, Dumfries & Galloway, DG6 4PB

Why not try your hand at making chocolate! We have a variety of workshops available for all ages.

By Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, DG7 1RY

An attractive area of farmland and marshes beside the River Dee, excellent for wildfowl, with a good network of trails and four hides.

Thornhill, Dumfriesshire, DG3 4AQ

Ancient Douglas stronghold and home of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry., Drumlanrig, completed in 1691, is the finest renaissance building in Scotland. Superb gardens and country park.

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.

Langholm, DG13 0ND

Discover the history of this most fascinating and notorious of reiving clans. Extensive genealogical records, artefacts and memorabilia.

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.

Nr Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway, DG3 4DX

Formerly Glencairn Castle the house dates back to 1370. Guided tours of house & museum. Also chapel, tearoom, garden and gift shop.

Carty Port, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, DG8 6AY

Brighten up your day with a visit to the colourful world of exotic butterflies and fauna. Whatever the weather. Come and explore the rainforest in miniature and take a glimpse at some carnivores of the plant world. Plants for sale in the nursery.

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.

Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 7AP

The Ryan Centre in Stranraer an excellent sports centre, swimming and leisure pool with fitness suite, theatre and cinema.

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.

Ardwell, Stranraer, Wigtownshire, DG9 9LX

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

Annan, Nr. Dumfries, Scotland, UK

This 7th century Anglian cross, sculptured in high relief, is considered one of the major monuments of Dark Age Europe.