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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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.
Morton Castle
Type
Type
Castles
Nr Thornhill
Telephone:
+44 (131) 6688800Once a stronghold of the Douglases, Morton Castle is a fine late 13th-century hall house.
Barstobrick Visitor Centre
Type
Type
Exhibitions
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
Castle Douglas
Telephone:
01557 820112Enjoy the very best of Galloway: Eat.Shop. Explore. Cycle. Walk. Ride. Fish. Relax.
Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum
Type
Type
Museums
Gradings
- 3 Museum
Sanquhar
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 253374Learn about Sanquhar's world-famous knitting tradition and hear the story of the mines and miners of Sanquhar and Kirkconnel.
Kirkcolm - Viking Carved Stones
Type
Type
Monuments & Ruins
Stranraer
Telephone:
+44 (1776) 705088Discover Galloway’s Viking and Celtic connections in Kirkcolm churchyard, where these 10th century Viking Carved Stones are found.
Savings Banks Museum
Type
Type
Museums
Gradings
- 4 Museum
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 870640Discover the history of the savings bank movement as well as the region of Dumfries & Galloway itself at the Savings Banks Museum.
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.
Ruthwell Cross
Type
Type
Monuments & Ruins
Nr Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (131) 6888800Thought to date back to around AD 680, this magnificent cross is one of the most famous and elaborate Anglo-Saxon monumental sculptures.
Caerlaverock Castle
Type
Type
Castles
Gradings
- 5 Castle
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 770244Visit Caerlaverock Castle and discover one of Scotland’s great medieval fortresses.
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.
Glenluce Abbey
Type
Type
Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys
Gradings
- 4 Historic Attraction
Newton Stewart
Telephone:
+44 (1581) 300541Founded in 1192 by Roland, Earl of Galloway the magnificent ruins of this Cistercian Abbey are some of the best preserved in Scotland.
Mill On The Fleet
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
Gatehouse Of Fleet
Telephone:
+44 (1557) 814099Uncover the history and heritage of Gatehouse and Galloway’s cotton trade at Mill on the Fleet, an 18th century textile mill.
Annan Museum
Type
Type
Museums
Gradings
- 3 Museum
Annan
Telephone:
+44 (1461) 201384This free museum, archive and exhibition centre tells the fascinating story of 3000 years of Annan's history.
Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum
Type
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
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.
Portpatrick - Old Church
Type
Type
Monuments & Ruins
Portpatrick
Telephone:
+44 (1776) 705088Whilst exploring the beautiful village of Portpatrick, stop by the Old Church which is thought to be medieval.
Mabie Farm Park
Type
Type
Wildlife, Safari Parks & Zoos
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 259666Mabie Farm Park offers over 5,000 square feet of indoor play area and represents a fantastic day out for the whole family.
RSPB Mersehead Reserve
Type
Type
Nature Centres & Reserves
Gradings
- 4 Wildlife Experience
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 780579Situated on the scenic north shore of the Solway coast, RSPB Mersehead Reserve is an extensive wetland and saltmarsh area and haven for breeding waders, wintering waterfowl and year-round bird and wildlife-watching.
Repentance Tower
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Lockerbie
Telephone:
+44 (1576) 300244Standing on Trailtrow Hill, Repentance Tower formed part of a chain of defense posts which warned against English raiding parties who crossed the border.
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.
