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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The Museum Newton Stewart
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Type
Museums
Newton Stewart
Telephone:
+44 (1671) 402472Uncover the fascinating natural and social history of Galloway at the Museum Newton Stewart Museum, housed in the former St. John’s Church.
RSPB Mersehead Reserve
Type
Type
Nature Centres & Reserves
Gradings
- 4 Wildlife Experience
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 780579Situated 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.
Newtonairds Lodge Hostas & Garden
Type
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.
Cairnholy
Type
Type
Monuments & Ruins
Creetown
Telephone:
+44 (131) 6688800Explore the site of two remarkably complete Neolithic burial cairns at Cairnholy, south east of Creetown.
Creetown Heritage Museum
Type
Type
Museums
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
Creetown, Newton Stewart
Telephone:
+44 (1671) 820471Get 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.
Castle Douglas Art Gallery
Type
Type
Galleries
Castle Douglas
Telephone:
+44 (1557) 331643Gifted to the town by a local artist in 1938, this excellent venue plays host to fine art, craft and photography exhibitions throughout the year.
Galloway Kite Trail
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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).
Barstobrick Visitor Centre
Type
Type
Exhibitions
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
Castle Douglas
Telephone:
01557 820112Enjoy the very best of Galloway: Eat.Shop. Explore. Cycle. Walk. Ride. Fish. Relax.
Dalscone Farm Fun
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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.
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.
Tor Of Craigoch - Agnew Monument And Iron Age Hillfort
Type
Type
Monuments & Ruins
Stranraer
Telephone:
+44 (1776) 705088Take a walk along the footpath leading to the castellated Agnew Monument, built in 1850 in memory of Sir Andrew Agnew of Lochnaw Castle.
Drumlanrig Castle Gardens
Type
Type
Parks & Gardens
Gradings
- 5 Castle
Thornhill
Telephone:
+44 (1848) 331555Drumlanrig Castle Gardens are set on the 90,000 acre Queensberry Estate and date from the 17th century.
Savings Banks Museum
Type
Type
Museums
Gradings
- 4 Museum
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 870640Discover the history of the savings bank movement as well as the region of Dumfries & Galloway itself at the Savings Banks Museum.
