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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  1. Galloway Kite Trail

    Type

    Type

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    Galloway Kite Trail

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    Castle Douglas

    Telephone:

    01556 670464

    The 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).

  2. Caerlaverock Castle

    Type

    Type

    Castles

    Caerlaverock Castle

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    Gradings

    • 5 Castle
    5 Castle

    Dumfries

    Telephone:

    +44 (1387) 770244

    Visit Caerlaverock Castle and discover one of Scotland’s great medieval fortresses.

  3. Tor Of Craigoch - Agnew Monument And Iron Age Hillfort

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    Stranraer

    Telephone:

    +44 (1776) 705088

    Take a walk along the footpath leading to the castellated Agnew Monument, built in 1850 in memory of Sir Andrew Agnew of Lochnaw Castle.

  4. Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum

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    Gradings

    • 3 Visitor Attraction
    3 Visitor Attraction

    Dumfries

    Telephone:

    +44 (1387) 251623

    Based around the original control tower of the former RAF Dumfries, the museum houses a fascinating collection of aircraft and flight memorabilia.

  5. Drumlanrig Castle Gardens

    Type

    Type

    Parks & Gardens

    Drumlanrig Castle Gardens

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    Gradings

    • 5 Castle
    5 Castle

    Thornhill

    Telephone:

    +44 (1848) 331555

    Drumlanrig Castle Gardens are set on the 90,000 acre Queensberry Estate and date from the 17th century.

  6. Ellisland Farm

    Type

    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    Ellisland Farm

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    Gradings

    • 3 Visitor Attraction
    3 Visitor Attraction

    Dumfries

    Telephone:

    +44 (1387) 740426

    Explore the former home of Robert Burns, which today it is one of the leading visitor attractions in Dumfries dedicated to Scotland's national poet.

  7. The Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre

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    Dumfries

    Telephone:

    +44 (1387) 253374

    This arthouse cinema shows a wide variety of films in a fantastic setting in the heart of Dumfries.

  8. Murray's Monument

    Type

    Type

    Monuments & Ruins

    Murray's Monument

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    Newton Stewart

    Telephone:

    +44 (1671) 402420

    The steep climb up to Murray’s Monument is well worth the effort, offering amazing views of Galloway and beyond.

  9. McGill Duncan Gallery

    Type

    Type

    Galleries

    McGill Duncan Gallery

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    Castle Douglas

    Telephone:

    +44 (1556) 502468

    Showcasing 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.

  10. Kirkmadrine Early Christian Stones

    Type

    Type

    Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys

    © Crown Copyright reproduced courtesy of Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk

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    Nr Stranraer

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 6688800

    These stones are some of the oldest and most important early Christian memorial stones in Britain.

  11. Dunskey Gardens

    Type

    Type

    Parks & Gardens

    Dunskey Gardens

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    Gradings

    • 4 Garden
    4 Garden

    Portpatrick, Stranraer

    Telephone:

    +44 (1776) 810211

    The renovation of the Walled Garden has restored the Dunskey Estate to its original beauty and splendour.

  12. Knowetop Lochs

    Type

    Type

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    Knowetop Lochs

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    Castle Douglas

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 3127765

    This small but diverse upland reserve - known locally as the Lowes Lochs - boasts a wealth of wildlife.

  13. Lincluden Collegiate Church

    Type

    Type

    Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys

    Lincluden Collegiate Church

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    Nr Dumfries

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 6688800

    These magnificent ruins date back to the 14th century and sit upon an earlier site of a priory once used by Benedictine nuns.

  14. Applegarthtown Wildlife Sanctuary

    Type

    Type

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    Applegarthtown Wildlife Sanctuary

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    Gradings

    • 2 Wildlife Experience
    2 Wildlife Experience

    Dryfeholm, Lockerbie

    Telephone:

    +44 (1576) 203153

    Applegarthtown, with its wetland habitat, is internationally recognised for its highly successful artificial sand martin nesting banks.

  15. Dundrennan Abbey

    Type

    Type

    Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys

    Dundrennan Abbey

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    Gradings

    • 4 Historic Attraction
    4 Historic Attraction

    Kirkcudbright

    Telephone:

    +44 (1557) 500262

    Mary 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.

  16. The Clog And Shoe Workshop

    Type

    Type

    Arts & Crafts

    The Clog And Shoe Workshop

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    Gradings

    • 3 Visitor Attraction
    3 Visitor Attraction

    Castle Douglas

    Telephone:

    +44 (1644) 420465

    Discover 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.

  17. Broughton House & Garden

    Type

    Type

    Parks & Gardens

    Broughton House & Garden

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    Kirkcudbright

    Telephone:

    0844 493 2246

    Broughton 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.

  18. Broughton House & Garden

    Type

    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    Broughton House & Garden

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    Gradings

    • 4 Historic House
    4 Historic House

    Kirkcudbright

    Telephone:

    0844 493 2246

    Head 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.

  19. Galloway House Gardens Trust

    Type

    Type

    Parks & Gardens

    Galloway House Gardens Trust

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    Newton Stewart

    Telephone:

    +44 (1988) 600680

    These 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.

  20. RSPB Ken-Dee Marshes

    Type

    Type

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    RSPB Ken-Dee Marshes

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    Castle Douglas

    Telephone:

    01988 402130

    A 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.

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