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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  1. Morton Castle

    Type

    Type

    Castles

    Morton Castle

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    Nr Thornhill

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 6688800

    Once a stronghold of the Douglases, Morton Castle is a fine late 13th-century hall house.

  2. Ellisland Farm

    Type

    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    Ellisland Farm

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    Gradings

    • 3 Visitor Attraction
    3 Visitor Attraction

    Dumfries

    Telephone:

    +44 (1387) 740426

    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.

  3. Innermessan Mote

    Type

    Type

    Monuments & Ruins

    Innermessan Mote

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    Stranraer

    Telephone:

    +44 (1776) 705088

    Built in the 12th century by Norman Kings, Innermessan Mote rises above 30 feet and boasts a mesmerising history.

  4. Broughton House & Garden

    Type

    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    Broughton House & Garden

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    Gradings

    • 4 Historic House
    4 Historic House

    Kirkcudbright

    Telephone:

    0844 493 2246

    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.

  5. McDiarmid Memorial

    Type

    Type

    Monuments & Ruins

    McDiarmid Memorial

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    Langholm

    Telephone:

    +44 (1387) 380914

    Overlooking the town of Langholm, this memorial takes the form of a giant metal open book and is dedicated to the poet Hugh McDiarmid.

  6. The Globe Inn (Dumfries)

    Type

    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    The Globe Inn (Dumfries)

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    Dumfries

    Telephone:

    +44 (1387) 252335

    Whether you are a Robert Burns enthusiast or just fancy a pint and some good food, The Globe Inn is a must visit.

  7. Westerkirk Library

    Type

    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    Westerkirk Library

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    Langholm

    Telephone:

    +44 (1387) 70287

    Holding over 8000 books, from the 18th century to the present, Westerkirk Library is the oldest library still in use in Scotland.

  8. Dundrennan Abbey

    Type

    Type

    Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys

    Dundrennan Abbey

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    Gradings

    • 4 Historic Attraction
    4 Historic Attraction

    Kirkcudbright

    Telephone:

    +44 (1557) 500262

    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.

  9. New Abbey Cornmill

    Type

    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    New Abbey Cornmill

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    Gradings

    • 4 Historic Attraction
    4 Historic Attraction

    Dumfries

    Telephone:

    +44 (1387) 850260

    The fully restored water-powered New Abbey Cornmill offers visitors a wonderful insight into Scottish rural life in years gone by.

  10. Glenluce Abbey

    Type

    Type

    Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys

    Glenluce Abbey

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    Gradings

    • 4 Historic Attraction
    4 Historic Attraction

    Newton Stewart

    Telephone:

    +44 (1581) 300541

    Founded in 1192 by Roland, Earl of Galloway the magnificent ruins of this Cistercian Abbey are some of the best preserved in Scotland.

  11. Murray's Monument

    Type

    Type

    Monuments & Ruins

    Murray's Monument

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    Newton Stewart

    Telephone:

    +44 (1671) 402420

    The steep climb up to Murray’s Monument is well worth the effort, offering amazing views of Galloway and beyond.

  12. Threave Castle

    Type

    Type

    Castles

    Threave Castle

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    Gradings

    • 4 Castle
    4 Castle

    Castle Douglas

    Telephone:

    +44 (7711) 223101

    Situated on an island in the middle of the River Dee, this formidable castle is only reachable by boat.

  13. Lincluden Collegiate Church

    Type

    Type

    Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys

    Lincluden Collegiate Church

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    Nr Dumfries

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 6688800

    These magnificent ruins date back to the 14th century and sit upon an earlier site of a priory once used by Benedictine nuns.

  14. The Marian Tower

    Type

    Type

    Monuments & Ruins

    The Marian Tower

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    Stranraer

    Telephone:

    +44 (1776) 705088

    Visit Marian Tower and enjoy stunning views from this circular stone tower monument in Leswalt.

  15. RSPB Mull of Galloway Reserve

    Type

    Type

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    RSPB Mull of Galloway Reserve

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    Gradings

    • 4 Visitor Attraction
    4 Visitor Attraction

    Drummore, Stranraer

    Telephone:

    +44 (1988) 402130

    Find out about the local birds and wildlife at the Mull of Galloway RSPB Reserve which is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest.

  16. Repentance Tower

    Type

    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    Repentance Tower

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    Lockerbie

    Telephone:

    +44 (1576) 300244

    Standing on Trailtrow Hill, Repentance Tower formed part of a chain of defense posts which warned against English raiding parties who crossed the border.

  17. Lochmaben Castle

    Type

    Type

    Castles

    Lochmaben Castle

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    Nr Lockerbie

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 6688800

    Lochmaben's magnificent ruins are a fine example of a 14th-century Z-plan Scottish tower house.

  18. Kirkcolm - Viking Carved Stones

    Type

    Type

    Monuments & Ruins

    Kirkcolm - Viking Carved Stones

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    Stranraer

    Telephone:

    +44 (1776) 705088

    Discover Galloway’s Viking and Celtic connections in Kirkcolm churchyard, where these 10th century Viking Carved Stones are found.

  19. Drumlanrig Castle

    Type

    Type

    Castles

    Drumlanrig Castle

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    Gradings

    • 5 Castle
    5 Castle

    Thornhill

    Telephone:

    +44 (1848) 331555

    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.

  20. Chapel Finian

    Type

    Type

    Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys

    Chapel Finian

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    Port William

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 6688800

    Situated 5 miles north west of Port William, the remains of this small chapel are thought to date back to the 10th century.

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