Best destinations for those visiting the Dumfries and Galloway for a day-trip or as part of a holiday
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Best Historic Sites to Visit
Best Places to Visit for Families
Best Gardens and Parks to Visit
Best Historic Sites to Visit
Triangular castle with it's moat still intact, a fascinating window into the South of Scotland in the late middle ages.
Caerlaverock Castle
A fascinating insight into St Ninian and the eartly Christian missionaries in Scotland -
Whithorn Priory and Museum
Ruins of a beautiful and Historic medieval abbey founded in memory of a lost love
Sweetheart Abbey | Public Body for Scotland's Historic Environment
Beautiful castle and grounds with various activities
Drumlanrig Castle
A relatively short but dramatic walk along the cliffs leads to the castle ruins in an inspiring location
Castle
Best Places to Visit for Families
Best places in Dumfries & Galloway for the whole family.
From the romance of the Old Blacksmith's shop to designer bargains at the outlet shopping centre to unique natural artworks Gretna Green has something for everyone.
Visit Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop, What to See & Do
The museum is a fascinating insight into a now lost industry - can include an underground mine visit
Museum of Lead Mining
An adventure playground for the whole family
Dalscone Farm
A fantastic family day out - including feeding the animals.
