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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Historic Sites
Stranraer
Take a walk through the Stanraer 19th Century Harbour, where the original pier survives today.
Monuments & Ruins
Langholm
Overlooking the town of Langholm, this memorial takes the form of a giant metal open book and is dedicated to the poet Hugh McDiarmid.
Parks & Gardens
Kirkcudbright
Broughton House is a hidden treasure on the banks of the River Dee near Kirkcudbright and was the home and studio of the artist E.A Hornel.
Monuments & Ruins
Nr Dumfries
Thought to date back to around AD 680, this magnificent cross is one of the most famous and elaborate Anglo-Saxon monumental sculptures.
Wildlife, Safari Parks & Zoos
Kirkcudbright
Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park has a fantastic collection of native and exotic animals amongst 27 acres of mixed woodland.
Arts Centres
Castle Douglas
Situated in the beautiful and unspoilt Glenkens area, a warm welcome awaits you at this 4-star contemporary community and arts centre.
Arts & Crafts
Castle Douglas
Discover 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.
Parks & Gardens
Castle Kennedy, Stranraer
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.
Museums
Dumfries
Visit a treasure trove of local history set in an 18th century windmill and gaze through the magical Camera Obscura.
Monuments & Ruins
Newton Stewart
The steep climb up to Murray’s Monument is well worth the effort, offering amazing views of Galloway and beyond.
Parks & Gardens
Dumfries
The Dock Park is the oldest park in Dumfries and is located on the east bank of the River Nith.
Galleries
Dumfries
Gracefield Arts Centre presents a changing programme of contemporary visual art and craft exhibitions and activities.
Galleries
Kirkcudbright
A former debtor's prison, the Tolbooth Art Centre is a delightful gallery in the Artists' Town of Kirkcudbright.
Historic Buildings & Homes
Mull of Galloway Exhibition, Drummore
Climb the 114 steps of Scotland’s most southerly lighthouse for some of the best view s in south west Scotland, and explore the lighthouse exhibition.
Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys
Kirkcudbright
Mary Queen of Scots spent her last hours on Scottish soil in this Cistercian abbey founded by David I. Built in c12th. the abbey stands in a small secluded valley, its remoteness in keeping with the strict rules of the Cistercian abbey.
Nature Centres & Reserves
Dumfries
Caerlaverock is a National Nature Reserve with great birdwatching and walking opportunities.
Museums
Creetown, Newton Stewart
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.
Parks & Gardens
Dalbeattie
Colliston Park in Dalbeattie is great for strolling or enjoying a picnic overlooking the boating pond.
Parks & Gardens
Newton Stewart
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.
Arts Centres
Sanquhar
Welcome to A' the Airts, Upper Nithsdale's Community Arts and Crafts Centre.