Did you know you can discover many gems of south west Scotland on a day out by rail? Set off from Glasgow Central Station on the Glasgow - Kilmarnock - Carlisle line and take in the countryside, towns and villages of Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway, stopping off to do a bit of sightseeing.
The places listed have been suggested by staff from our VisitScotland iCentre network - they are the people who are the true experts in their local areas! If you're travelling around Scotland using the Spirit of Scotland Travelpass, this route makes for an ideal day trip where you can discover a lesser explored corner of Scotland.