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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Cally Gardens
Type
Type
Parks & Gardens
Gatehouse of Fleet
Telephone:
01557 814703Cally Gardens is a specialist nursery in an 18th century walled garden, surrounded by the Cally Oak woods.
Portpatrick - Old Church
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Type
Monuments & Ruins
Portpatrick
Telephone:
+44 (1776) 705088Whilst exploring the beautiful village of Portpatrick, stop by the Old Church which is thought to be medieval.
Kirkconnell Flow
Type
Type
Nature Centres & Reserves
Telephone:
01387 770275This National Nature Reserve is a classic example of an ancient raised bog and is one of the most threatened habitats in the world.
Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve
Type
Type
Nature Centres & Reserves
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 770275Caerlaverock is a National Nature Reserve with great birdwatching and walking opportunities.
Applegarthtown Wildlife Sanctuary
Type
Type
Nature Centres & Reserves
Gradings
- 2 Wildlife Experience
Dryfeholm, Lockerbie
Telephone:
+44 (1576) 203153Applegarthtown, with its wetland habitat, is internationally recognised for its highly successful artificial sand martin nesting banks.
Bruce's Stone
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Type
Historic Sites
New Galloway
Telephone:
+44 (1671) 402420The Bruce's Stone is at the top of the hill on the north side of Loch Trool.
Robert Burns House
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Type
Museums
Gradings
- 3 Museum
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 255297It was in this house in Dumfries that Robert Burns wrote some of his best known poems.
Newtonairds Lodge Hostas & Garden
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Type
Parks & Gardens
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 820 203The garden at Newtonairds is a beautiful setting for the National Collection of Hosta plantaginea hybrids and cultivars, all of which have fragrant flowers.
Drumlanrig Castle
Type
Type
Castles
Gradings
- 5 Castle
Thornhill
Telephone:
+44 (1848) 331555Explore 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.
Ellisland Farm
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Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 740426Explore the former home of Robert Burns, which today it is one of the leading visitor attractions in Dumfries dedicated to Scotland's national poet.
Colliston Park
Type
Type
Parks & Gardens
Dalbeattie
Telephone:
+44 (1556) 612518Colliston Park in Dalbeattie is great for strolling or enjoying a picnic overlooking the boating pond.
John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre
Type
Type
Museums
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 880613Discover the life and times of John Paul Jones, 'The Father of the American Navy' at the traditional cottage where he was born in 1747.
The Dock Park & Castledykes Park Multi Play Area
Type
Type
Parks & Gardens
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 260000The Dock Park is the oldest park in Dumfries and is located on the east bank of the River Nith.
The Devil's Porridge Exhibition
Type
Type
Exhibitions
Gradings
- 3 Museum
Eastriggs
Telephone:
+44 (1461) 700021This visitor centre and exhibition provides a fascinating insight into what life was like for the people of Dumfries & Galloway during the World Wars.
MacLellan's Castle
Type
Type
Castles
Telephone:
01557 331856Visit this impressive townhouse and discover a 16th century family home.
Farmers Den
Type
Type
Children's Attractions
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 249100Take the family along to this fantastic country themed adventure play facility.
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.
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.
Kirkcolm - Viking Carved Stones
Type
Type
Monuments & Ruins
Stranraer
Telephone:
+44 (1776) 705088Discover Galloway’s Viking and Celtic connections in Kirkcolm churchyard, where these 10th century Viking Carved Stones are found.
