Places of Interest
If you are interested in the other attractions of the Dumfries and Galloway area, we can advise on those near or even further afield to your walk locations. We provide information and leaflets on these castles, museums, visitor centres, theme towns etc within the tour pack at our welcome meeting and are also able to answer questions and give advice.
We provide a list of attractions around our current walk locations. Our walks menu is expanding all the time to the eastern and western edges of Dumfries and Galloway with the option to visit additional attractions.
Castles and Historic Attractions
Bruce's Stone, Clatteringshaws - marks a battle site near to Clatteringshaws visitor centre and tea room.
Caerlaverock Castle - an unusual 3 cornered castle with tea room near Dumfries - a nature reserve nearby.
Cairnholy - two chambered cairns near Gatehouse dating back to 2000BC.
Cardoness Castle - a 15th century ruined castle run by Historic Scotland with views over the Fleet estuary near Gatehouse.
Cruck Cottage - an early 19th century thatched cottage near Dumfries.
Drumlanrig Castle - a large castle still used by the Duke of Buccleuch. Castle tours and lots more of interest including the Scottish Cycle Museum.
Dundrennan Abbey - a 12th century abbey near Kirkcudbright, where Mary Queen of Scots spent her last night in Scotland.
Durisdeer Church - home of the Queensbnerry Marbles - a peaceful setting near Thornhill.
Museums and Visitor Centres
Bladnoch Distillery, Wigtown - the southernmost whisky distillery and vistor centre in Scotland.
More to be added
Gardens and Nurseries
Ardwell Gardens, Stranraer - a smaller garden towards the Mull of Galloway
More to be added
Arts and Crafts Attractions
Ann Hughes Pottery, Balmaclellan - a range of colourful ceramics
The Cats Moustache Gallery, Creetown - handmade crafts at affordable prices.
Andy Goldsworthy Sculptures, Cairnhead - Incredible works by the world famous lanscape sculptor.
More to be added
Countryside, Wildlife and the Galloway Forest Park
Drumlanrig Country Park, Thornhill - mountainbiking, walking and other attractions, including for familes.
More to be added
Other Places of Interest
Kagyu Samye Ling Tibetan Budhist Monastery - sitting remote on top of a hill. Visitors welcome.
St Ninians Cave - Visit the birthplace of Christianity in Scotland
More to be added
Tea Rooms, Pubs and Restaurants
Cafe Cree, 48 Victoria St. (the main St.) Newton Stewart - affordable, good food in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.