Use our guide to discover the best places to visit in Dumfries and Galloway
From coast to countryside, Dumfries and Galloway is a great destination for a variety of sights all year-round
Dumfries and Galloway are located in the Scottish Lowlands and offers plenty of adventures and history. However you want to spend your holiday, Dumfries and Galloway boast historic abbey ruins, ancient forests and family-friendly beaches.
Dumfries and Galloway Attractions
Explore the region’s castles such as Drumlanrig Castle and Caerlaverock Castle with a medieval moat. Step back in time at Threave Castle which dates back to 1369 and is only reachable by boat.
The natural beauty of the Rhins of Galloway peninsula is home to the Mull of Galloway Lighthouse with sweeping views out to sea. A popular Dumfries and Galloway attraction is Sweetheart Abbey, home to the historic love story of the Lady of Galloway.
Dumfries and Galloway Activities
If outdoor adventures are top of your list, Galloway Forest Park is a must! Fly through the expansive parkland by mountain bike or hike across the hills. Beaches and lakes scatter the region for windsurfing, yachting and fishing.
Looking for activities for the little ones? Dumfries Museum hosts prehistoric and local exhibits, whilst Mabie Farm Park offers playgrounds, trampolines and a petting zoo. The beaches are another Dumfries and Galloway attraction enticing families to its shallow shores.
Keep reading to find a host of places to visit in Dumfries and Galloway…
Images of Sweetheart Abbey and Drumlanrig Castle by Nigel Swales;