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 Buildings & Homes
Gatehouse Of Fleet
Uncover the history and heritage of Gatehouse and Galloway’s cotton trade at Mill on the Fleet, an 18th century textile mill.
Castles
Dumfries
Visit Caerlaverock Castle and discover one of Scotland’s great medieval fortresses.
Wildlife, Safari Parks & Zoos
Kirkcudbright
Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park has a fantastic collection of native and exotic animals amongst 27 acres of mixed woodland.
Museums
Langholm
Trace the history of this formidable Borders family at the biggest Armstrong museum in the world.
Castles
Thornhill
Explore 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.
Nature Centres & Reserves
Dumfries
Situated on the scenic north shore of the Solway coast, RSPB Mersehead Reserve is an extensive wetland and saltmarsh area and haven for breeding waders, wintering waterfowl and year-round bird and wildlife-watching.
Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys
Nr Stranraer
These stones are some of the oldest and most important early Christian memorial stones in Britain.
Galleries
Kirkcudbright
A former debtor's prison, the Tolbooth Art Centre is a delightful gallery in the Artists' Town of Kirkcudbright.
Cinema
Dumfries
This arthouse cinema shows a wide variety of films in a fantastic setting in the heart of Dumfries.
Museums
Canonbie
The Clan Armstrong Centre features the largest Clan Armstrong library high up in Gilnockie Tower.
Historic Sites
Lockerbie
Explore the atmospheric Churchyard of St Kentigern, famous for its 8th and 9th century sculptures and connections with St Mungo, founder of Glasgow.
Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys
Lockerbie
Step inside to see what lies hidden behind the outer walls of this relatively unassuming pre-war building.
Historic Buildings & Homes
Kirkcudbright
Head 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.
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.
Galleries
Castle Douglas
Visit the Clience Studio in the beautiful village of Castle Douglas where you can admire the atmospheric watercolour and oil images of Angela Lawrence.
Parks & Gardens
Portpatrick, Stranraer
The renovation of the Walled Garden has restored the Dunskey Estate to its original beauty and splendour.
Nature Centres & Reserves
Dryfeholm, Lockerbie
Applegarthtown, with its wetland habitat, is internationally recognised for its highly successful artificial sand martin nesting banks.
Parks & Gardens
Stranraer
Agnew Park has a wide range of leisure facilities for all ages including a large boating lake with a range of boats, including canoes, skiffs and pedalos.
Monuments & Ruins
Stranraer
Visit Marian Tower and enjoy stunning views from this circular stone tower monument in Leswalt.
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.