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. Hidden Treasures - Museum of Lead Mining

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    Gradings

    • 4 Visitor Attraction
    4 Visitor Attraction

    Wanlockhead

    Telephone:

    01659 74387

    Situated 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.

  2. RSPB Wood of Cree Reserve

    Type

    Type

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    RSPB Wood of Cree Reserve

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    Newton Stewart

    Telephone:

    01988 402130

    For 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.

  3. Tolbooth Art Centre

    Type

    Type

    Galleries

    Tolbooth Art Centre

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    Gradings

    • 4 Visitor Attraction
    4 Visitor Attraction

    Kirkcudbright

    Telephone:

    +44 (1557) 331556

    A former debtor's prison, the Tolbooth Art Centre is a delightful gallery in the Artists' Town of Kirkcudbright.

  4. Kirkcolm - Viking Carved Stones

    Type

    Type

    Monuments & Ruins

    Kirkcolm - Viking Carved Stones

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    Stranraer

    Telephone:

    +44 (1776) 705088

    Discover Galloway’s Viking and Celtic connections in Kirkcolm churchyard, where these 10th century Viking Carved Stones are found.

  5. Morton Castle

    Type

    Type

    Castles

    Morton Castle

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    Nr Thornhill

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 6688800

    Once a stronghold of the Douglases, Morton Castle is a fine late 13th-century hall house.

  6. Kirkconnell Flow

    Type

    Type

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    Kirkconnell Flow

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    Telephone:

    01387 770275

    This National Nature Reserve is a classic example of an ancient raised bog and is one of the most threatened habitats in the world.

  7. Glenluce Abbey

    Type

    Type

    Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys

    Glenluce Abbey

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    Gradings

    • 4 Historic Attraction
    4 Historic Attraction

    Newton Stewart

    Telephone:

    +44 (1581) 300541

    Founded in 1192 by Roland, Earl of Galloway the magnificent ruins of this Cistercian Abbey are some of the best preserved in Scotland.

  8. Logan Botanic Garden

    Type

    Type

    Parks & Gardens

    Logan Botanic Garden

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    Gradings

    • 4 Garden
    4 Garden

    Port Logan, Nr Stranraer

    Telephone:

    +44 (1776) 860231

    Logan Botanic Garden lies at the south-western tip of Scotland and is unrivalled as the country's most exotic garden.

  9. Ardwell House Gardens

    Type

    Type

    Parks & Gardens

    Ardwell House Gardens

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    Stranraer

    Daffodils, spring flowers and rhododendrons are among the many attractions in the beautiful gardens at Ardwell House.

  10. Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop

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    Gradings

    • 4 Visitor Attraction
    4 Visitor Attraction

    Gretna Green

    Telephone:

    +44 (1461) 338441

    Steeped in history and magical charm, Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop is where couples have come to marry since 1754.

  11. MacLellan's Castle

    Type

    Type

    Castles

    MacLellan's Castle

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    Telephone:

    01557 331856

    Visit this impressive townhouse and discover a 16th century family home.

  12. Sweetheart Abbey

    Type

    Type

    Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys

    Sweetheart Abbey

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    Gradings

    • 3 Historic Attraction
    3 Historic Attraction

    By Dumfries

    Telephone:

    +44 (1387) 850397

    This splendid red-sandstone ruin of the late 13th century was founded by Lady Devorgilla of Galloway, in memory of her husband Lord John Balliol.

  13. The Stewartry Museum

    Type

    Type

    Museums

    The Stewartry Museum

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    Gradings

    • 3 Museum
    3 Museum

    Kirkcudbright

    Telephone:

    +44 (1557) 331643

    This 19th century museum tells the fascinating history of the Stewartry, the eastern part of Galloway.

  14. Creetown Heritage Museum

    Type

    Type

    Museums

    Creetown Heritage Museum

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    Gradings

    • 3 Visitor Attraction
    3 Visitor Attraction

    Creetown, Newton Stewart

    Telephone:

    +44 (1671) 820471

    Get a fascinating insight into over 150 years of Creetown's history through a large collection of photographs, artefacts, audio and video presentations and hands-on activities.

  15. RSPB Mersehead Reserve

    Type

    Type

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    RSPB Mersehead Reserve

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    Gradings

    • 4 Wildlife Experience
    4 Wildlife Experience

    Dumfries

    Telephone:

    +44 (1387) 780579

    Situated 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.

  16. The Old Bridge House Museum

    Type

    Type

    Museums

    The Old Bridge House Museum

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    Gradings

    • 3 Museum
    3 Museum

    Dumfries

    Telephone:

    +44 (1387) 256904

    Built into the sandstone of the bridge itself in 1660, Dumfries' oldest house is now a museum of everyday life in the town.

  17. Westerkirk Library

    Type

    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    Westerkirk Library

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    Langholm

    Telephone:

    +44 (1387) 70287

    Holding over 8000 books, from the 18th century to the present, Westerkirk Library is the oldest library still in use in Scotland.

  18. Glenwhan Gardens

    Type

    Type

    Parks & Gardens

    Glenwhan Gardens

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    Gradings

    • 4 Garden
    4 Garden

    Stranraer

    Telephone:

    +44 (1581) 400222

    Glenwhan has been cultivated over two decades from bog, rushes and gorse to win accolades as one of the best new gardens of recent times.

  19. Cardoness Castle

    Type

    Type

    Castles

    Cardoness Castle

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    Gradings

    • 4 Castle
    4 Castle

    Gatehouse Of Fleet

    Telephone:

    +44 (1557) 814427

    A fine example of a Scottish tower-house castle, Cardoness Castle was built in the later 15th century as the fortified residence of the McCullochs.

  20. Lonsdale Cinema

    Type

    Type

    Cinema

    Lonsdale Cinema

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    Annan

    Telephone:

    +44 (1461) 206901

    A comfortable twin-screen cinema with free parking and full disabled access showing first-run blockbusters.

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