Take a look through our comprehensive list of buildings & monuments in Dumfries & Galloway to find opening hours and directions for castles, historic houses and other attractions.
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Castles
Gatehouse Of Fleet
A fine example of a Scottish tower-house castle, Cardoness Castle was built in the later 15th century as the fortified residence of the McCullochs.
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.
Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys
Eskdalemuir
Samye Ling is a large Tibetan Buddhist temple and monastic community located in a quiet rural setting.
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.
Castles
Stranraer
This medieval tower house was built around 1500 by Ninian Adair of Kilhurst, one of the most powerful Lairds of Wigtownshire.
Historic Buildings & Homes
Nr Lockerbie
A museum devoted to writer and historian Thomas Carlyle, one of the most influential thinkers in 19th century Britain.
Historic Buildings & Homes
Langholm
Holding over 8000 books, from the 18th century to the present, Westerkirk Library is the oldest library still in use in Scotland.
Monuments & Ruins
Stranraer
Discover Galloway’s Viking and Celtic connections in Kirkcolm churchyard, where these 10th century Viking Carved Stones are found.
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.
Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys
Newton Stewart
Founded in 1192 by Roland, Earl of Galloway the magnificent ruins of this Cistercian Abbey are some of the best preserved in Scotland.
Nature Centres & Reserves
Drummore, Stranraer
Find out about the local birds and wildlife at the Mull of Galloway RSPB Reserve which is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys
Port William
Situated 5 miles north west of Port William, the remains of this small chapel are thought to date back to the 10th century.
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.
Historic Buildings & Homes
Nr Dalbeattie
Located 7 miles north east of Dalbeattie, Drumcoltran Tower is a fortified mid 16th century L plan tower house, adjacent to mid 18th century farmhouse.
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.
Castles
Nr Thornhill
Once a stronghold of the Douglases, Morton Castle is a fine late 13th-century hall house.
Monuments & Ruins
Portpatrick
The magnificent ruins of Dunskey Castle are picturesquely perched on a rocky outcrop jutting out into the Irish Sea.
Castles
Visit this impressive townhouse and discover a 16th century family home.
Castles
Nr Lockerbie
Lochmaben's magnificent ruins are a fine example of a 14th-century Z-plan Scottish tower house.
Monuments & Ruins
Newton Stewart
The steep climb up to Murray’s Monument is well worth the effort, offering amazing views of Galloway and beyond.