Buildings & monuments in Dumfries & Galloway
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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Ruthwell Cross
Type
Type
Monuments & Ruins
Nr Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (131) 6888800Thought to date back to around AD 680, this magnificent cross is one of the most famous and elaborate Anglo-Saxon monumental sculptures.
Drumlanrig Castle
Type
Type
Castles
Gradings
- 5 Castle
Thornhill
Telephone:
+44 (1848) 331555Explore 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.
Ellisland Farm
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Gradings
- 3 Visitor Attraction
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 740426Explore the former home of Robert Burns, which today it is one of the leading visitor attractions in Dumfries dedicated to Scotland's national poet.
Morton Castle
Type
Type
Castles
Nr Thornhill
Telephone:
+44 (131) 6688800Once a stronghold of the Douglases, Morton Castle is a fine late 13th-century hall house.
Torhouse Stone Circle
Type
Type
Monuments & Ruins
Nr Wigtown
Telephone:
+44 (131) 6888800Discover the mystical Torhouse Stone Circle near Wigtown, also known as the Standing Stones of Torhouse.
Mull Of Galloway Lighthouse
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Mull of Galloway Exhibition, Drummore
Telephone:
+44 (1776) 840554Climb the 114 steps of Scotland’s most southerly lighthouse for some of the best view s in south west Scotland, and explore the lighthouse exhibition.
The Globe Inn (Dumfries)
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 252335Whether you are a Robert Burns enthusiast or just fancy a pint and some good food, The Globe Inn is a must visit.
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.
Lincluden Collegiate Church
Type
Type
Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys
Nr Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (131) 6688800These magnificent ruins date back to the 14th century and sit upon an earlier site of a priory once used by Benedictine nuns.
Caerlaverock Castle
Type
Type
Castles
Gradings
- 5 Castle
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 770244Visit Caerlaverock Castle and discover one of Scotland’s great medieval fortresses.
Dunskey Castle
Type
Type
Monuments & Ruins
Portpatrick
Telephone:
+44 (1776) 705088The magnificent ruins of Dunskey Castle are picturesquely perched on a rocky outcrop jutting out into the Irish Sea.
Portpatrick - Old Church
Type
Type
Monuments & Ruins
Portpatrick
Telephone:
+44 (1776) 705088Whilst exploring the beautiful village of Portpatrick, stop by the Old Church which is thought to be medieval.
RSPB Mull of Galloway Reserve
Type
Type
Nature Centres & Reserves
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
Drummore, Stranraer
Telephone:
+44 (1988) 402130Find out about the local birds and wildlife at the Mull of Galloway RSPB Reserve which is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Sweetheart Abbey
Type
Type
Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys
Gradings
- 3 Historic Attraction
By Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 850397This splendid red-sandstone ruin of the late 13th century was founded by Lady Devorgilla of Galloway, in memory of her husband Lord John Balliol.
MacLellan's Castle
Type
Type
Castles
Telephone:
01557 331856Visit this impressive townhouse and discover a 16th century family home.
Broughton House & Garden
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Gradings
- 4 Historic House
Kirkcudbright
Telephone:
0844 493 2246Head 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.
Mill On The Fleet
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
Gatehouse Of Fleet
Telephone:
+44 (1557) 814099Uncover the history and heritage of Gatehouse and Galloway’s cotton trade at Mill on the Fleet, an 18th century textile mill.
New Abbey Cornmill
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Gradings
- 4 Historic Attraction
Dumfries
Telephone:
+44 (1387) 850260The fully restored water-powered New Abbey Cornmill offers visitors a wonderful insight into Scottish rural life in years gone by.
Kirkmadrine Early Christian Stones
Type
Type
Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys
Nr Stranraer
Telephone:
+44 (131) 6688800These stones are some of the oldest and most important early Christian memorial stones in Britain.
Threave Castle
Type
Type
Castles
Gradings
- 4 Castle
Castle Douglas
Telephone:
+44 (7711) 223101Situated on an island in the middle of the River Dee, this formidable castle is only reachable by boat.
