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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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.
Elmlea Plants
Type
Type
Parks & Gardens
Newton Stewart
Telephone:
+44 (1671) 402514This family-run nursery in charming Old Minnigaff specialises in herbaceous perennials and grasses.
Dunskey Gardens
Type
Type
Parks & Gardens
Gradings
- 4 Garden
Portpatrick, Stranraer
Telephone:
+44 (1776) 810211The renovation of the Walled Garden has restored the Dunskey Estate to its original beauty and splendour.
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.
Portpatrick - Old Church
Type
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.
Cardoness Castle
Type
Type
Castles
Gradings
- 4 Castle
Gatehouse Of Fleet
Telephone:
+44 (1557) 814427A fine example of a Scottish tower-house castle, Cardoness Castle was built in the later 15th century as the fortified residence of the McCullochs.
A' the Airts
Type
Type
Arts Centres
Sanquhar
Telephone:
01659 50514Welcome to A' the Airts, Upper Nithsdale's Community Arts and Crafts Centre.
Broughton House & Garden
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Gradings
- 4 Historic House
Kirkcudbright
Telephone:
0844 493 2246Head to Kirkudbright where you can explore the 18th century Broughton House, home and studio of the artist E.A Hornel until his death in 1933.
Castledykes Park & Gardens
Type
Type
Parks & Gardens
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 253374Castledykes Park is a park in Dumfries and is near to another of the town’s green spaces, The Dock Park.
Murray's Monument
Type
Type
Monuments & Ruins
Newton Stewart
Telephone:
+44 (1671) 402420The steep climb up to Murray’s Monument is well worth the effort, offering amazing views of Galloway and beyond.
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.
Tolbooth Art Centre
Type
Type
Galleries
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
Kirkcudbright
Telephone:
+44 (1557) 331556A former debtor's prison, the Tolbooth Art Centre is a delightful gallery in the Artists' Town of Kirkcudbright.
Logan Botanic Garden
Type
Type
Parks & Gardens
Gradings
- 4 Garden
Port Logan, Nr Stranraer
Telephone:
+44 (1776) 860231Logan Botanic Garden lies at the south-western tip of Scotland and is unrivalled as the country's most exotic garden.
Dalscone Farm Fun
Type
Type
Wildlife, Safari Parks & Zoos
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 254445With its fantastic purpose-built indoor play area for children up to 11 plus its excellent cafe, Dalscone Farm Fun offers a fun-packed day for all the family.
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.
The Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre
Type
Type
Cinema
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 253374This arthouse cinema shows a wide variety of films in a fantastic setting in the heart of Dumfries.
Stranraer 19th Century Harbour
Type
Type
Historic Sites
Stranraer
Telephone:
+44 (1776) 705088Take a walk through the Stanraer 19th Century Harbour, where the original pier survives today.
Galloway Kite Trail
Type
Type
Nature Centres & Reserves
Castle Douglas
Telephone:
01556 670464The 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).
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.
Galloway House Gardens Trust
Type
Type
Parks & Gardens
Newton Stewart
Telephone:
+44 (1988) 600680These historic seaside gardens set in over 50 acres on the shore of Wigtown Bay on the Solway Firth were created in 1740 by Lord Garlies, son of the 5th Earl of Galloway.
