Attractions in Dumfries & Galloway

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  1. Castle Of St John

    Type

    Type

    Castles

    Castle Of St John

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    Stranraer

    Telephone:

    +44 (1776) 705544

    This medieval tower house was built around 1500 by Ninian Adair of Kilhurst, one of the most powerful Lairds of Wigtownshire.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. The Marian Tower

    Type

    Type

    Monuments & Ruins

    The Marian Tower

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    Stranraer

    Telephone:

    +44 (1776) 705088

    Visit Marian Tower and enjoy stunning views from this circular stone tower monument in Leswalt.

  5. Galloway House Gardens Trust

    Type

    Type

    Parks & Gardens

    Galloway House Gardens Trust

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    Newton Stewart

    Telephone:

    +44 (1988) 600680

    These 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.

  6. Silver Flowe

    Type

    Type

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    Silver Flowe

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    Telephone:

    01671 401075

    Silver Flowe National Nature Reserve is a complex of seven peat bogs crammed into the floor of a glen.

  7. Dunskey Gardens

    Type

    Type

    Parks & Gardens

    Dunskey Gardens

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    Gradings

    • 4 Garden
    4 Garden

    Portpatrick, Stranraer

    Telephone:

    +44 (1776) 810211

    The renovation of the Walled Garden has restored the Dunskey Estate to its original beauty and splendour.

  8. Dalscone Farm Fun

    Type

    Type

    Wildlife, Safari Parks & Zoos

    Dalscone Farm Fun

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    Gradings

    • 4 Visitor Attraction
    4 Visitor Attraction

    Dumfries

    Telephone:

    +44 (1387) 254445

    With 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.

  9. Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace

    Type

    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace

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    Gradings

    • 4 Visitor Attraction
    4 Visitor Attraction

    Nr Lockerbie

    Telephone:

    0844 493 2245

    A museum devoted to writer and historian Thomas Carlyle, one of the most influential thinkers in 19th century Britain.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. Stranraer 19th Century Harbour

    Type

    Type

    Historic Sites

    Stranraer 19th Century Harbour

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    Stranraer

    Telephone:

    +44 (1776) 705088

    Take a walk through the Stanraer 19th Century Harbour, where the original pier survives today.

  13. Threave Castle

    Type

    Type

    Castles

    Threave Castle

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    Gradings

    • 4 Castle
    4 Castle

    Castle Douglas

    Telephone:

    +44 (7711) 223101

    Situated on an island in the middle of the River Dee, this formidable castle is only reachable by boat.

  14. Torhouse Stone Circle

    Type

    Type

    Monuments & Ruins

    Torhouse Stone Circle

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    Nr Wigtown

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 6888800

    Discover the mystical Torhouse Stone Circle near Wigtown, also known as the Standing Stones of Torhouse.

  15. Ellisland Farm

    Type

    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    Ellisland Farm

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    Gradings

    • 3 Visitor Attraction
    3 Visitor Attraction

    Dumfries

    Telephone:

    +44 (1387) 740426

    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.

  16. 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.

  17. Bruce's Stone

    Type

    Type

    Historic Sites

    Bruce's Stone

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    New Galloway

    Telephone:

    +44 (1671) 402420

    The Bruce's Stone is at the top of the hill on the north side of Loch Trool.

  18. The Dock Park & Castledykes Park Multi Play Area

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    Dumfries

    Telephone:

    +44 (1387) 260000

    The Dock Park is the oldest park in Dumfries and is located on the east bank of the River Nith.

  19. RSPB Mull of Galloway Reserve

    Type

    Type

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    RSPB Mull of Galloway Reserve

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    Gradings

    • 4 Visitor Attraction
    4 Visitor Attraction

    Drummore, Stranraer

    Telephone:

    +44 (1988) 402130

    Find out about the local birds and wildlife at the Mull of Galloway RSPB Reserve which is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest.

  20. Castle Douglas Art Gallery

    Type

    Type

    Galleries

    Castle Douglas Art Gallery

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    Castle Douglas

    Telephone:

    +44 (1557) 331643

    Gifted to the town by a local artist in 1938, this excellent venue plays host to fine art, craft and photography exhibitions throughout the year.

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