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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The Clog And Shoe Workshop
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Type
Arts & Crafts
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
Castle Douglas
Telephone:
+44 (1644) 420465Discover 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.
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.
Castle Douglas Art Gallery
Type
Type
Galleries
Castle Douglas
Telephone:
+44 (1557) 331643Gifted to the town by a local artist in 1938, this excellent venue plays host to fine art, craft and photography exhibitions throughout the year.
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.
The Buccleuch Centre
Type
Type
Theatre
Gradings
- 4 Arts Venue
Langholm
Telephone:
01387 381196Welcome to The Buccleuch Centre.
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.
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.
Drumlanrig Castle Gardens
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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.
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.
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.
Cream O' Galloway Dairy Co Ltd
Type
Type
Food & Drink Attraction
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
Gatehouse Of Fleet
Telephone:
+44 (1557) 814040Enjoy a great day out at the Cream o’ Galloway visitor centre, touring the farm and learning how this delicious ice cream is made.
Drumcoltran Tower
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Nr Dalbeattie
Telephone:
+44 (131) 6688800Located 7 miles north east of Dalbeattie, Drumcoltran Tower is a fortified mid 16th century L plan tower house, adjacent to mid 18th century farmhouse.
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.
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.
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.
RSPB Wood of Cree Reserve
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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.
Carstramon Wood
Type
Type
Nature Centres & Reserves
Gatehouse Of Fleet
Telephone:
+44 (131) 3127765This ancient deciduous woodland is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a Special Area of Conservation and a treasure trove of natural wonders.
The Whithorn Story
Type
Type
Exhibitions
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
Whithorn, Newton Stewart
Telephone:
+44 (1988) 500508Whithorn is a great place to spend a day learning all about the priory and the pilgrims who travelled here to honour St Ninian.
RSPB Crook of Baldoon Reserve
Type
Type
Nature Centres & Reserves
Wigtown
Telephone:
01988 402130One of RSPB's newest reserves, with a superb view accross the Cree Estuary to the Galloway Hills. The return of geese and waders in winter really brings the merse and coast to life. Breeding skylark and lapwing are common in summer.
Silver Flowe
Type
Type
Nature Centres & Reserves
Telephone:
01671 401075Silver Flowe National Nature Reserve is a complex of seven peat bogs crammed into the floor of a glen.
