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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Monuments & Ruins
Langholm
Overlooking the town of Langholm, this memorial takes the form of a giant metal open book and is dedicated to the poet Hugh McDiarmid.
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.
Nature Centres & Reserves
Dumfries
Caerlaverock is a National Nature Reserve with great birdwatching and walking opportunities.
Nature Centres & Reserves
Dumfries
This spectacular 1,400 acre wild reserve of the Wildlife & Wetlands Trust is situated on the north Solway Coast.
Museums
Kirkcudbright
This 19th century museum tells the fascinating history of the Stewartry, the eastern part of Galloway.
Exhibitions
Gretna Green
Steeped in history and magical charm, Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop is where couples have come to marry since 1754.
Parks & Gardens
Gatehouse of Fleet
Cally Gardens is a specialist nursery in an 18th century walled garden, surrounded by the Cally Oak woods.
Monuments & Ruins
Stranraer
Visit Marian Tower and enjoy stunning views from this circular stone tower monument in Leswalt.
Nature Centres & Reserves
Newton Stewart
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.
Monuments & Ruins
Newton Stewart
The steep climb up to Murray’s Monument is well worth the effort, offering amazing views of Galloway and beyond.
Parks & Gardens
Thornhill
Drumlanrig Castle Gardens are set on the 90,000 acre Queensberry Estate and date from the 17th century.
Parks & Gardens
Portpatrick, Stranraer
The renovation of the Walled Garden has restored the Dunskey Estate to its original beauty and splendour.
Museums
Dumfries
Situated in an 18th-century watermill by the banks of the River Nith in Dumfries, the centre tells the story of the Bard's extraordinary time in the market town.