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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Parks & Gardens
Stranraer
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.
Nature Centres & Reserves
Castle Douglas
A peaceful site with plenty to see at any time of year and a real treat for nature lovers.Look out for rare Greenland white-fronted geese in winter or take a stroll to our hides for a close hand views of red squirrels, ducks and other birds.
Exhibitions
Eastriggs, Annan
This attraction provides an informative and entertaining day out for all the family. It pays tribute to the role of munitions workers particularly in the First World War, to the changing role of women and to urban planning in Scotland.
Museums
Creetown, Newton Stewart
The coastal village of Creetown hosts one of the finest private collections of gemstones, crystals, minerals, rocks and fossils in its award-winning Gem Rock Museum.
Children's Attractions
Twynholm, Kirkcudbright
The Cocoabean Company is a family-run chocolate factory where expert chocolatiers make and decorate exquisite treats and you can sample them for yourself.
Historic Buildings & Homes
Dumfries
Whether you are a Robert Burns enthusiast or just fancy a pint and some good food, The Globe Inn is a must visit.
Historic Buildings & Homes
Dumfries
Explore the former home of Robert Burns, which today it is one of the leading visitor attractions in Dumfries dedicated to Scotland's national poet.
Historic Buildings & Homes
Langholm
Holding over 8000 books, from the 18th century to the present, Westerkirk Library is the oldest library still in use in Scotland.
Parks & Gardens
Dumfries
The Dock Park is the oldest park in Dumfries and is located on the east bank of the River Nith.
Monuments & Ruins
Stranraer
Explore one of the most important Stone Age sites in Scotland, built in around 2500 BC and a meeting place for farming communities.
Nature Centres & Reserves
Castle Douglas
The trail is a great way to explore scenic, inner Galloway while looking for the spectacular red kite, a bird of prey reintroduced here since 2001. A 24 mile circular road trip, open all year round (plus 14 mile summer trail in Galloway Forest Park).
Museums
Langholm
Trace the history of this formidable Borders family at the biggest Armstrong museum in the world.
Parks & Gardens
Newton Stewart
This family-run nursery in charming Old Minnigaff specialises in herbaceous perennials and grasses.
Food & Drink Attraction
Gatehouse Of Fleet
Enjoy a great day out at the Cream o’ Galloway visitor centre, touring the farm and learning how this delicious ice cream is made.
Arts & Crafts
Dalton Pottery, Dalton Nr Lockerbie
See beautiful handcrafted porcelain gifts being made and decorate your own pot at Dalton Pottery Art Cafe.
Museums
Dumfries
It was in this house in Dumfries that Robert Burns wrote some of his best known poems.
Nature Centres & Reserves
Dryfeholm, Lockerbie
Applegarthtown, with its wetland habitat, is internationally recognised for its highly successful artificial sand martin nesting banks.
Museums
Dumfries
Built into the sandstone of the bridge itself in 1660, Dumfries' oldest house is now a museum of everyday life in the town.
Monuments & Ruins
Stranraer
Take a walk along the footpath leading to the castellated Agnew Monument, built in 1850 in memory of Sir Andrew Agnew of Lochnaw Castle.
Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys
By Dumfries
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.