Attractions in Dumfries & Galloway
Find attractions in Dumfries & Galloway with castles, historic sites, nature reserves, visitor centres and more and plan a day trip or great break.
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Galloway Kite Trail
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Type
Nature Centres & Reserves
Castle Douglas
Telephone:
01556 670464The trail is a great way to explore scenic, inner Galloway while looking for the spectacular red kite, a bird of prey reintroduced here since 2001. A 24 mile circular road trip, open all year round (plus 14 mile summer trail in Galloway Forest Park).
Caerlaverock Castle
Type
Type
Castles
Gradings
- 5 Castle
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 770244Visit Caerlaverock Castle and discover one of Scotland’s great medieval fortresses.
Tor Of Craigoch - Agnew Monument And Iron Age Hillfort
Type
Type
Monuments & Ruins
Stranraer
Telephone:
+44 (1776) 705088Take a walk along the footpath leading to the castellated Agnew Monument, built in 1850 in memory of Sir Andrew Agnew of Lochnaw Castle.
Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum
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Type
Museums
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 251623Based around the original control tower of the former RAF Dumfries, the museum houses a fascinating collection of aircraft and flight memorabilia.
Drumlanrig Castle Gardens
Type
Type
Parks & Gardens
Gradings
- 5 Castle
Thornhill
Telephone:
+44 (1848) 331555Drumlanrig Castle Gardens are set on the 90,000 acre Queensberry Estate and date from the 17th century.
Ellisland Farm
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Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 740426Explore the former home of Robert Burns, which today it is one of the leading visitor attractions in Dumfries dedicated to Scotland's national poet.
The Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre
Type
Type
Cinema
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 253374This arthouse cinema shows a wide variety of films in a fantastic setting in the heart of Dumfries.
Murray's Monument
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Type
Monuments & Ruins
Newton Stewart
Telephone:
+44 (1671) 402420The steep climb up to Murray’s Monument is well worth the effort, offering amazing views of Galloway and beyond.
McGill Duncan Gallery
Type
Type
Galleries
Castle Douglas
Telephone:
+44 (1556) 502468Showcasing an eclectic selection of paintings from the 19th century to work by contemporary artists, this is a must-visit for any lover of fine art.
Kirkmadrine Early Christian Stones
Type
Type
Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys
Nr Stranraer
Telephone:
+44 (131) 6688800These stones are some of the oldest and most important early Christian memorial stones in Britain.
Dunskey Gardens
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Type
Parks & Gardens
Gradings
- 4 Garden
Portpatrick, Stranraer
Telephone:
+44 (1776) 810211The renovation of the Walled Garden has restored the Dunskey Estate to its original beauty and splendour.
Knowetop Lochs
Type
Type
Nature Centres & Reserves
Castle Douglas
Telephone:
+44 (131) 3127765This small but diverse upland reserve - known locally as the Lowes Lochs - boasts a wealth of wildlife.
Lincluden Collegiate Church
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Type
Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys
Nr Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (131) 6688800These magnificent ruins date back to the 14th century and sit upon an earlier site of a priory once used by Benedictine nuns.
Applegarthtown Wildlife Sanctuary
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Type
Nature Centres & Reserves
Gradings
- 2 Wildlife Experience
Dryfeholm, Lockerbie
Telephone:
+44 (1576) 203153Applegarthtown, with its wetland habitat, is internationally recognised for its highly successful artificial sand martin nesting banks.
Dundrennan Abbey
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Type
Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys
Gradings
- 4 Historic Attraction
Kirkcudbright
Telephone:
+44 (1557) 500262Mary Queen of Scots spent her last hours on Scottish soil in this Cistercian abbey founded by David I. Built in c12th. the abbey stands in a small secluded valley, its remoteness in keeping with the strict rules of the Cistercian abbey.
The Clog And Shoe Workshop
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Type
Arts & Crafts
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
Castle Douglas
Telephone:
+44 (1644) 420465Discover traditional clog and shoemaking at this fascinating workshop and be measured for your own shoes or clogs of your own choice of style , colour or colours, finish and type of soling. Or find a pair from stock.
Broughton House & Garden
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Type
Parks & Gardens
Kirkcudbright
Telephone:
0844 493 2246Broughton House is a hidden treasure on the banks of the River Dee near Kirkcudbright and was the home and studio of the artist E.A Hornel.
Broughton House & Garden
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Gradings
- 4 Historic House
Kirkcudbright
Telephone:
0844 493 2246Head to Kirkudbright where you can explore the 18th century Broughton House, home and studio of the artist E.A Hornel until his death in 1933.
Galloway House Gardens Trust
Type
Type
Parks & Gardens
Newton Stewart
Telephone:
+44 (1988) 600680These historic seaside gardens set in over 50 acres on the shore of Wigtown Bay on the Solway Firth were created in 1740 by Lord Garlies, son of the 5th Earl of Galloway.
RSPB Ken-Dee Marshes
Type
Type
Nature Centres & Reserves
Castle Douglas
Telephone:
01988 402130A peaceful site with plenty to see at any time of year and a real treat for nature lovers.Look out for rare Greenland white-fronted geese in winter or take a stroll to our hides for a close hand views of red squirrels, ducks and other birds.
