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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WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre
Type
Type
Nature Centres & Reserves
Gradings
- 3 Wildlife Experience
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 770200This spectacular 1,400 acre wild reserve of the Wildlife & Wetlands Trust is situated on the north Solway Coast.
The Globe Inn (Dumfries)
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 252335Whether you are a Robert Burns enthusiast or just fancy a pint and some good food, The Globe Inn is a must visit.
Innermessan Mote
Type
Type
Monuments & Ruins
Stranraer
Telephone:
+44 (1776) 705088Built in the 12th century by Norman Kings, Innermessan Mote rises above 30 feet and boasts a mesmerising history.
Lincluden Collegiate Church
Type
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.
Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park
Type
Type
Wildlife, Safari Parks & Zoos
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
Kirkcudbright
Telephone:
+44 (1557) 331645Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park has a fantastic collection of native and exotic animals amongst 27 acres of mixed woodland.
Cairnsmore of Fleet
Type
Type
Nature Centres & Reserves
Telephone:
01557 814435Cairnsmore may be one of the wildest places in southwest Scotland but it is surprisingly accessible and is a paradise for walkers.
Gracefield Arts Centre
Type
Type
Galleries
Gradings
- 3 Arts Venue
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 262084Gracefield Arts Centre presents a changing programme of contemporary visual art and craft exhibitions and activities.
Robert Burns Centre
Type
Type
Museums
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 264808Situated in an 18th-century watermill by the banks of the River Nith in Dumfries, the centre tells the story of the Bard's extraordinary time in the market town.
Claymoddie Garden
Type
Type
Parks & Gardens
Newton Stewart
Telephone:
01988 500422Claymoddie Garden is a romantic garden with a backdrop of mature trees designed by the owner, an enthusiastic plantsman, and developed over the past 40 years.
Caerlaverock Castle
Type
Type
Castles
Gradings
- 5 Castle
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 770244Visit Caerlaverock Castle and discover one of Scotland’s great medieval fortresses.
Dunskey Castle
Type
Type
Monuments & Ruins
Portpatrick
Telephone:
+44 (1776) 705088The magnificent ruins of Dunskey Castle are picturesquely perched on a rocky outcrop jutting out into the Irish Sea.
The Stewartry Museum
Type
Type
Museums
Gradings
- 3 Museum
Kirkcudbright
Telephone:
+44 (1557) 331643This 19th century museum tells the fascinating history of the Stewartry, the eastern part of Galloway.
Clan Armstrong Trust Museum
Type
Type
Museums
Gradings
- 3 Museum
Langholm
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 381610Trace the history of this formidable Borders family at the biggest Armstrong museum in the world.
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.
Newtonairds Lodge Hostas & Garden
Type
Type
Parks & Gardens
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 820 203The garden at Newtonairds is a beautiful setting for the National Collection of Hosta plantaginea hybrids and cultivars, all of which have fragrant flowers.
Ardwell House Gardens
Type
Type
Parks & Gardens
Stranraer
Daffodils, spring flowers and rhododendrons are among the many attractions in the beautiful gardens at Ardwell House.
RSPB Mull of Galloway Reserve
Type
Type
Nature Centres & Reserves
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
Drummore, Stranraer
Telephone:
+44 (1988) 402130Find out about the local birds and wildlife at the Mull of Galloway RSPB Reserve which is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Castle Kennedy & Gardens
Type
Type
Parks & Gardens
Gradings
- 4 Garden
Castle Kennedy, Stranraer
Telephone:
+44 (1776) 702024These lavish gardens set in 75 acres of outstanding natural beauty on an isthmus between two lochs were laid out in 1730 around the ruins of Castle Kennedy.
Sweetheart Abbey
Type
Type
Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys
Gradings
- 3 Historic Attraction
By Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 850397This splendid red-sandstone ruin of the late 13th century was founded by Lady Devorgilla of Galloway, in memory of her husband Lord John Balliol.
MacLellan's Castle
Type
Type
Castles
Telephone:
01557 331856Visit this impressive townhouse and discover a 16th century family home.
