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. Elmlea Plants

    Type

    Type

    Parks & Gardens

    Elmlea Plants

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    Newton Stewart

    Telephone:

    +44 (1671) 402514

    This family-run nursery in charming Old Minnigaff specialises in herbaceous perennials and grasses.

  2. Bruce's Stone

    Type

    Type

    Historic Sites

    Bruce's Stone

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    New Galloway

    Telephone:

    +44 (1671) 402420

    The Bruce's Stone is at the top of the hill on the north side of Loch Trool.

  3. RSPB Mull of Galloway Reserve

    Type

    Type

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    RSPB Mull of Galloway Reserve

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    Gradings

    • 4 Visitor Attraction
    4 Visitor Attraction

    Drummore, Stranraer

    Telephone:

    +44 (1988) 402130

    Find out about the local birds and wildlife at the Mull of Galloway RSPB Reserve which is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest.

  4. Castle Kennedy & Gardens

    Type

    Type

    Parks & Gardens

    Castle Kennedy & Gardens

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    Gradings

    • 4 Garden
    4 Garden

    Castle Kennedy, Stranraer

    Telephone:

    +44 (1776) 702024

    These 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.

  5. Drumlanrig Castle

    Type

    Type

    Castles

    Drumlanrig Castle

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    Gradings

    • 5 Castle
    5 Castle

    Thornhill

    Telephone:

    +44 (1848) 331555

    Explore 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.

  6. Kagyu Samye Ling Tibetan Buddhist Monastery

    Type

    Type

    Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys

    Kagyu Samye Ling Tibetan Buddhist Monastery

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    Gradings

    • 2 Visitor Attraction
    2 Visitor Attraction

    Eskdalemuir

    Telephone:

    +44 (13873) 73232

    Samye Ling is a large Tibetan Buddhist temple and monastic community located in a quiet rural setting.

  7. Threave Garden And Estate

    Type

    Type

    Parks & Gardens

    Threave Garden And Estate

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    Gradings

    • 4 Garden
    4 Garden

    Castle Douglas

    Telephone:

    0844 493 2245

    This garden for all seasons is renowned for its springtime daffodils, herbaceous beds ablaze with colour in summer and dense heather gardens in autumn.

  8. Dunskey Castle

    Type

    Type

    Monuments & Ruins

    Destination Dumfries & Galloway/Photography by Phil McMenemy

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    Portpatrick

    Telephone:

    +44 (1776) 705088

    The magnificent ruins of Dunskey Castle are picturesquely perched on a rocky outcrop jutting out into the Irish Sea.

  9. The Catstrand Community, Arts And Visitor Centre

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    Gradings

    • 4 Arts Venue
    4 Arts Venue

    Castle Douglas

    Telephone:

    +44(1644) 420374

    Situated in the beautiful and unspoilt Glenkens area, a warm welcome awaits you at this 4-star contemporary community and arts centre.

  10. Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve

    Type

    Type

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve

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    Dumfries

    Telephone:

    +44 (1387) 770275

    Caerlaverock is a National Nature Reserve with great birdwatching and walking opportunities.

  11. Stranraer Museum

    Type

    Type

    Museums

    Stranraer Museum

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    Gradings

    • 3 Museum
    3 Museum

    Stranraer

    Telephone:

    +44 (1776) 705088

    Stranraer's historic Old Town Hall is home to this fascinating museum where you can discover Wigtownshire's past.

  12. Dalscone Farm Fun

    Type

    Type

    Wildlife, Safari Parks & Zoos

    Dalscone Farm Fun

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    Gradings

    • 4 Visitor Attraction
    4 Visitor Attraction

    Dumfries

    Telephone:

    +44 (1387) 254445

    With its fantastic purpose-built indoor play area for children up to 11 plus its excellent cafe, Dalscone Farm Fun offers a fun-packed day for all the family.

  13. Claymoddie Garden

    Type

    Type

    Parks & Gardens

    Claymoddie Garden

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    Newton Stewart

    Telephone:

    01988 500422

    Claymoddie 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.

  14. Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park

    Type

    Type

    Wildlife, Safari Parks & Zoos

    Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park

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    Gradings

    • 3 Visitor Attraction
    3 Visitor Attraction

    Kirkcudbright

    Telephone:

    +44 (1557) 331645

    Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park has a fantastic collection of native and exotic animals amongst 27 acres of mixed woodland.

  15. Agnew Park

    Type

    Type

    Parks & Gardens

    Agnew Park

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    Gradings

    • 2 Visitor Attraction
    2 Visitor Attraction

    Stranraer

    Telephone:

    +44 (1776) 703535

    Agnew Park has a wide range of leisure facilities for all ages including a large boating lake with a range of boats, including canoes, skiffs and pedalos.

  16. Dunragit - A Stone Age Temple

    Type

    Type

    Monuments & Ruins

    Dunragit - A Stone Age Temple

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    Stranraer

    Telephone:

    +44 (1776) 705088

    Explore one of the most important Stone Age sites in Scotland, built in around 2500 BC and a meeting place for farming communities.

  17. Ruthwell Cross

    Type

    Type

    Monuments & Ruins

    Ruthwell Cross

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    Nr Dumfries

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 6888800

    Thought to date back to around AD 680, this magnificent cross is one of the most famous and elaborate Anglo-Saxon monumental sculptures.

  18. Carstramon Wood

    Type

    Type

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    Carstramon Wood

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    Gatehouse Of Fleet

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 3127765

    This ancient deciduous woodland is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a Special Area of Conservation and a treasure trove of natural wonders.

  19. Dumfries Museum And Camera Obscura

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    Gradings

    • 4 Museum
    4 Museum

    Dumfries

    Telephone:

    +44 (1387) 253374

    Visit a treasure trove of local history set in an 18th century windmill and gaze through the magical Camera Obscura.

  20. Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum

    Type

    Type

    Museums

    Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum

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    Gradings

    • 3 Museum
    3 Museum

    Sanquhar

    Telephone:

    +44 (1387) 253374

    Learn about Sanquhar's world-famous knitting tradition and hear the story of the mines and miners of Sanquhar and Kirkconnel.

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