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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Castles
Stranraer
This medieval tower house was built around 1500 by Ninian Adair of Kilhurst, one of the most powerful Lairds of Wigtownshire.
Museums
Wanlockhead
Situated in the heart of Scotland’s highest village at 467 m above sea level, the Museum of Lead Mining is fun for the whole family.
Castles
Nr Thornhill
Once a stronghold of the Douglases, Morton Castle is a fine late 13th-century hall house.
Parks & Gardens
Dumfries
Castledykes Park is a park in Dumfries and is near to another of the town’s green spaces, The Dock Park.
Wildlife, Safari Parks & Zoos
Kirkcudbright
Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park has a fantastic collection of native and exotic animals amongst 27 acres of mixed woodland.
Monuments & Ruins
Stranraer
Take a walk along the footpath leading to the castellated Agnew Monument, built in 1850 in memory of Sir Andrew Agnew of Lochnaw Castle.
Monuments & Ruins
Stranraer
Explore one of the most important Stone Age sites in Scotland, built in around 2500 BC and a meeting place for farming communities.
Museums
Sanquhar
Learn about Sanquhar's world-famous knitting tradition and hear the story of the mines and miners of Sanquhar and Kirkconnel.
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.
Nature Centres & Reserves
Gatehouse Of Fleet
This ancient deciduous woodland is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a Special Area of Conservation and a treasure trove of natural wonders.
Exhibitions
Eastriggs
This visitor centre and exhibition provides a fascinating insight into what life was like for the people of Dumfries & Galloway during the World Wars.
Galleries
Kirkcudbright
A former debtor's prison, the Tolbooth Art Centre is a delightful gallery in the Artists' Town of Kirkcudbright.
Monuments & Ruins
Portpatrick
Whilst exploring the beautiful village of Portpatrick, stop by the Old Church which is thought to be medieval.
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.
Children's Attractions
Twynholm, Kirkcudbright
The Cocoabean Company is a family-run chocolate factory where expert chocolatiers make and decorate exquisite treats and you can sample them for yourself.
Arts & Crafts
Dalton Pottery, Dalton Nr Lockerbie
See beautiful handcrafted porcelain gifts being made and decorate your own pot at Dalton Pottery Art Cafe.
Historic Buildings & Homes
Dumfries
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.
Museums
Canonbie
The Clan Armstrong Centre features the largest Clan Armstrong library high up in Gilnockie Tower.
Museums
Dumfries
Based around the original control tower of the former RAF Dumfries, the museum houses a fascinating collection of aircraft and flight memorabilia.
Historic Buildings & Homes
Lockerbie
Standing on Trailtrow Hill, Repentance Tower formed part of a chain of defense posts which warned against English raiding parties who crossed the border.