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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Colliston Park
Type
Type
Parks & Gardens
Dalbeattie
Telephone:
+44 (1556) 612518Colliston Park in Dalbeattie is great for strolling or enjoying a picnic overlooking the boating pond.
RSPB Wood of Cree Reserve
Type
Type
Nature Centres & Reserves
Newton Stewart
Telephone:
01988 402130For a woodland walk, it's great place to visit. In spring & summer, the wood fills with a carpet of bluebells, other flowers and birdsong while red squirrels are busy in the trees. Visit the otter platform, where you may luckily see one in the river.
Bruce's Stone
Type
Type
Historic Sites
New Galloway
Telephone:
+44 (1721) 722502Head to Moss Rapploch and admire Bruce’s Stone, a granite boulder commemorating Robert the Bruce’s first victory over the English in 1307.
Hidden Treasures - Museum of Lead Mining
Type
Type
Museums
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
Wanlockhead
Telephone:
01659 74387Situated in the heart of Scotland’s highest village at 467 m above sea level, the Museum of Lead Mining is fun for the whole family.
Clience Studio
Type
Type
Galleries
Castle Douglas
Telephone:
+44 (1556) 504318Visit the Clience Studio in the beautiful village of Castle Douglas where you can admire the atmospheric watercolour and oil images of Angela Lawrence.
Logan Botanic Garden
Type
Type
Parks & Gardens
Gradings
- 4 Garden
Port Logan, Nr Stranraer
Telephone:
+44 (1776) 860231Logan Botanic Garden lies at the south-western tip of Scotland and is unrivalled as the country's most exotic garden.
Castledykes Park & Gardens
Type
Type
Parks & Gardens
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 253374Castledykes Park is a park in Dumfries and is near to another of the town’s green spaces, The Dock Park.
Broughton House & Garden
Type
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.
Glenwhan Gardens
Type
Type
Parks & Gardens
Gradings
- 4 Garden
Stranraer
Telephone:
+44 (1581) 400222Glenwhan has been cultivated over two decades from bog, rushes and gorse to win accolades as one of the best new gardens of recent times.
Stranraer 19th Century Harbour
Type
Type
Historic Sites
Stranraer
Telephone:
+44 (1776) 705088Take a walk through the Stanraer 19th Century Harbour, where the original pier survives today.
Ellisland Farm
Type
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.
Drumlanrig Castle
Type
Type
Castles
Gradings
- 5 Castle
Thornhill
Telephone:
+44 (1848) 331555Explore the vast estate and enchanting interior of one of Scotland’s finest stately homes. The magnificent 17th century Drumlanrig Castle boasts over 40 acres of beautiful maintained gardens and offers a range of of activities for the whole family.
Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve
Type
Type
Nature Centres & Reserves
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 770275Caerlaverock is a National Nature Reserve with great birdwatching and walking opportunities.
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.
Murray's Monument
Type
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.
The Catstrand Community, Arts And Visitor Centre
Type
Type
Arts Centres
Gradings
- 4 Arts Venue
Castle Douglas
Telephone:
+44(1644) 420374Situated in the beautiful and unspoilt Glenkens area, a warm welcome awaits you at this 4-star contemporary community and arts centre.
Cairnholy
Type
Type
Monuments & Ruins
Creetown
Telephone:
+44 (131) 6688800Explore the site of two remarkably complete Neolithic burial cairns at Cairnholy, south east of Creetown.
Cardoness Castle
Type
Type
Castles
Gradings
- 4 Castle
Gatehouse Of Fleet
Telephone:
+44 (1557) 814427A fine example of a Scottish tower-house castle, Cardoness Castle was built in the later 15th century as the fortified residence of the McCullochs.
Lonsdale Cinema
Type
Type
Cinema
Annan
Telephone:
+44 (1461) 206901A comfortable twin-screen cinema with free parking and full disabled access showing first-run blockbusters.
Torhouse Stone Circle
Type
Type
Monuments & Ruins
Nr Wigtown
Telephone:
+44 (131) 6888800Discover the mystical Torhouse Stone Circle near Wigtown, also known as the Standing Stones of Torhouse.
