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Annan Museumis an archive and exhibition centre for East Dumfriesshire.
The Annan Museum houses a permanent exhibition on the history of Annan. This is a fascinating walk through time from the prehistoric period right up to the first world war wit...
An Iron-Age farmstead Barsalloch Fort has never been archaeologically investigated, but it was most probably a defended farmstead, occupied around 2,000 years ago. Galloway at that time was inhabited by a tribe the Roman invaders called the No...
Cross the threshold of Broughton House and enter the world of wellknown Scottish artist E A Hornel, one of the 'Glasgow Boys'. Open to the public from April 2005 after a period of conservation, this fine 18th-century town house was bought by Hornel i...
It was in this ordinary sandstone building that Robert Burns,Scotlands national poet, spent the last years of his brilliant life. Now a place of pilgrimage for Burns enthusiasts from around the world, the house retains much of it's eighteenth century...
With its moat, twin towered gatehouse and imposing battlements, Caerlaverock Castle is the epitome of the medieval stronghold. The castle's turbulent history owes much to its proximity to England which brought it into border conflicts. Visitors can e...
The number of Barnacle Geese that fly from Norway to the banks of the Solway Firth each year are a sign of the quality of the wetlands at Caerlaverlock. This is simply a must for any lover of birds and their wild habitats. On-site accommodation is al...
Cairn Holy Chambered Cairns are two remarkably complete Neolithic burial cairns, of a type characteristic of Galloway. The cairns are situated on a hill offering fine views over Wigtown Bay....
A house of the McCullochs Cardoness Castle is a fine example of a Scottish tower-house castle. It was built in the later 15th century as the fortified residence of the McCullochs. They were a prominent Galloway family, who rubbed shoulders wit...
A 16th-century residence Carsluith Castle is a lightly-defended tower house. It is typical of the many L-planned tower houses built by the landed gentry throughout Scotland after the Protestant Reformation of 1560. Carsluith, though, has a mor...
Welcome to the homepage for Castle Kennedy Gardens, a part of Stair Estates, located in the South West corner of Scotland.
This part of Scotland is surrounded on three sides by the sea, and the influence of the Gulf Stream provides a micro climat...
The Castle of St John is a medieval tower house in the centre of Stranraer. It was built around 1500 by the Adairs of Kilhilt, one of the most powerful families in Wigtownshire. Over the centuries the Castle has been used as a home, a local court, a ...
Chapel Finian are now the foundation remains of a small chapel in an enclosure, built in the Irish style, probably as a chapel for pilgrims on their way to Whithorn, having landed at the nearby shore....
Enjoy a day out at our visitor centre on our family run organic farm in Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland. Join a farm tour, spot wildlife, enjoy local and ethical food, indulge in an ice cream sundae and let off steam in our natural adventu...
The Exhibition Centre is a vital source of information about the local area. Much of the exhibition concentrates on the history of local quarries. It also examines the way of life of the local people during 200 years of history. Fishing, mining, quar...
The Gem Rock is the leading independent museum of its kind in the UK and is renowned worldwide. Owned and run by the Stephenson family it is regarded as one of the finest private collections of gemstones, crystals, minerals, rocks and fossils in Grea...
Druchtag Motte is a fine example of a motte castle in a part of Scotland where this type of early timber castle proliferated in the 12th and 13th centuries....
Drumcoltran Tower is a well-preserved tower of mid16th-century simply planned and built, sitting within a busy modern farmyard....
The magnificent Drumlanrig Castle, constructed from distinctive pink sandstone, was finished in 1691 by architect William Douglas, the first Duke of Queensberry. Today it is home to part of the internationally renowned Buccleuch Art Collection, and o...
Drumtroddan Cup and Ring Marked Rocks are three groups of well-defined cup and ring marks on bedrock probably carved in the Bronze Age....
Drumtroddan Standing Stones are an alignment of three stones, one of which has fallen. Together with Drumtroddan Cup and Ring Marked Rocks, they are part of an important prehistoric landscape....
A Cistercian house Dundrennan Abbey was founded in 1142 by Fergus, Lord of Galloway, with the help of King David I of Scotland. The white-robed Cistercian monks came from Rievaulx Abbey, in North Yorkshire. After establishing the abbey at Dund...
The recent renovation of the Walled Garden has restored to the Estate a vitality long since forgotten. A fascinating collection of mature shrubs and plants are now well established and the original splendour of the Walled Garden is becoming evident o...
These historic gardens, which are currently undergoing restoration, were created in 1740 by Lord Garlies, elder son of the 6th Earl of Galloway and are still maintained according to his original plans as informal pleasure grounds where wild flowers a...
At Tongland Power Station, just outside Kirkcudbright, we have established a free Educational Resource Centre to provide education and information on hydro-electric power, environmental and public safety issues for local schools and other relevant gr...
Listed as Gilnockie in 1937 in the Register of Sasines (the land registry) and as Gilnockie Tower in the Royal Commissions Survey of 1981 which states 'this oblong tower-house of 16th century date stands to a height of 4 storeys and a garret and bear...
A Cistercian retreat Glenluce Abbey was founded around 1192 by Roland, Lord of Galloway. The white-clad Cistercian monks who settled in this secluded valley of the Water of Luce most probably came from Dundrennan Abbey, near Kirkcudbright. The...
Glentrool Visitor Centre is the gateway to the Galloway hills, where you can pick up maps and information on the hill ranges. The Merrick, South Scotland's highest mountain at nearly 2,800ft can be climbed from Bruce's Stone....
This is certainly a garden for all seasons with an incredible diversity of plants. It has taken 20 years of hard work by Tessa and Bill to produce this garden of outstanding character and it is a joy to visit. Perhaps the statue of the Florentine Med...
On a visit to Loch Skeen, Sir Walter Scott was thrown from his horse into a peat bog. Despite this unfortunate introduction, he was so inspired by the landscape that he later described the scene in his poem Marmion. The chances are that you'll be equ...
About Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery and Tibetan Centre Samye Ling is situated in Eskdalemuir in South West Scotland, 15 miles from Lockerbie. We are 2 hours drive from both Glasgow and Edinburgh airports and there is a rail link to Lockerbie from all m...
Ken-Dee Marshes Nature Reserve has stunning views across the River Dee and Loch Ken, this tranquil reserve plays host to many exciting winter visitors, including Greenland white-fronted and greylag geese. Spring is also an excellent time to visit....
Kirkmadrine Early Christian Stones are three of the earliest Christian memorial stones in Britain, dating from the 5th or early 6th century, displayed in the porch of a former chapel....
There are waymarked walks and cycle routes including the exciting 7 stanes mountain bike trails and our easy access trail around the pond.
An indoor forest classroom is available by arrangement for schools and groups.
Our extended and improved ...
Two stones carved with early Christian crosses. Difficult access signposted through Forestry Commission land on the Southern Upland Way.
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The remains of a collegiate church and the accommodation for its canons founded in 1389 by Archibald the Grim, 3rd Earl of Douglas on the site of an earlier nunnery. The splendid chancel was probably added by his son Archibald, the 4th Earl, and h...
Lochmaben Castle is the much reduced remains of a royal castle originally built by the English in the 14th century. Lochmaben Castle was extensively rebuilt during the reign of James IV (1488-1513). Largely dismantled after its capture by James VI...
At the south-western tip of Scotland lies Logan, the country's most exotic garden.
Warmed by the Gulf Stream, southern hemisphere plants flourish in this plantsman's paradise.
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Logan fish pond is a fully restored Victorian fish larder in a unique setting. A historic tidal pool created by a blow hole which formed some time during the last ice age.
The first time visitor to Logan Fish Pond is often amazed and surprised by...
A family home MacLellan’s Castle is named after Sir Thomas MacLellan of Bombie (d. 1597). Sir Thomas was provost of Kirkcudbright and a powerful man in local politics. Following the Protestant Reformation in 1560, he acquired the site and b...
Merkland Cross is a fine carved wayside cross of the 15th century. Located at Woodhouse Farm....
The reserve is between the beautiful Solway coastline and rolling heather-clad hills. Discover the breathtaking scenery and wildlife that’s typical of this region. Stroll along the trails, discover the beach and use the viewing hides to explore at ...
Set in twelve acres of scenic countryside, the animals are placed in a circular route around the park, taking in a peaceful pondside walk. There are seats and picnic tables, gifts, crafts, cards and toilets....
Morton Castle is a fine late 13th-century hall house, a stronghold of the Douglases....
At Mossburn Animal Rescue Centre we rescue and rehome abused, unwanted and neglected animals ~ cattle, horses, ponies, pigs, goats, poultry, rabbits, guinea pigs, sheep, reptiles and wildlife, and more.......
Everywhere you turn there's a stunning view. To the west is the Solway Firth and Irish Sea, with the Isle of Man in the distance, while all around you is the frenzied activity of a large cliff colony of sea birds, including guillemots, razorbills and...
The Visitor Centre is situated in the heart of the village of Wanlockhead, which is Scotland's highest Village at 1531 ft./468.08 m. above sea level.
The Visitor Centre was once the Village Smiddy and the top image on the left shows the interio...
National Museum of Costume is NOW CLOSED. Explore the social functions of the clothes in the collection in their country house setting. Follow the story through each room of the house as it reflects a different period and event. Many of t...
The old mill by the stream Beside the Pow Burn in the pretty village of New Abbey stands a three-storey whitewashed mill building. It was built around the end of the 18th century by the Stewarts of nearby Shambellie House. But the site probabl...
A 16thC Laird's Tower House featuring displays of arms and armour, plus mounted displays of 16thC Border Reivers and hussars on open days. Archaeological display, tearoom and shop....
Orchardton Tower is a charming little tower house of the mid-15th-century. The property is, uniquely, circular in plan....
A beautiful Georgian manor house hardly changed since in was built in 1767. Stunning views over Annandale....
Ruthwell Cross is an Anglian Cross which dates from the end of the 7th century AD and is considered one of the major monuments of early medieval Europe....
St Ninian's Cave is traditionally associated with St Ninian. Early crosses found at the site are housed at Whithorn Museum. Weathered crosses carved on the walls of St Ninian's Cave are still visible....
Restored ruins of a 13th-century chapel, probably used by pilgrims on their way to Whithorn.
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Come and meet the brewer, learn the secrets of preparing traditionally crafted ales, and see for yourself the care and skill that goes into making a fine hand brewed Scottish pint using 100% natural ingredients.
At Sulwath Brewers, we give you the...
A place of personal devotion In 1268, Lord John Balliol died. His grieving widow, Lady Dervorgilla of Galloway, had his heart embalmed and placed in an ivory casket. She carried it with her everywhere. She undertook many charitable acts in...
The Mill on the Fleet was built in 1788 as a cotton spinning mill and restored as a visitor centre by Dumfries and Galloway Council in the 1980s.
As of 2008 it is also the new Gatehouse Tourist Information Centre, run in partnership with Visit Sco...
In 1795 the great social historian, Thomas Carlyle was born in this humble house. The three rooms of the museum contain many of Carlyle's possessions, providing a fascinating insight into nineteenth century life in a small Scottish town....
An island fastness Legend tells that Threave Island was the home of the ancient rulers of Galloway a thousand years ago. Today there is no trace of their fortress. The tall, forbidding tower that now dominates the island was built for Sir Arch...
Threave's spectacular gardens have been created over the years by students of the Trust's School of Practical Gardening. The gardens are constantly evolving to suit the needs of the school but they're open all year giving interest from season to seas...
Torhouse Stone Circle is a Bronze Age stone circle consisting of 19 boulders. This type of stone circle is most commonly found in north east Scotland and is therefore unusual for this area....
The Museum is housed within a converted 16th century cloth merchant’s house with modern extensions and a reconstructed barn. The main phase of the museum’s refurbishment was completed in July 1999. An interactive auditorium presents the history o...
Venniehill is a wildflower-rich grassland with a hilltop viewpoint, at the west end of the main street, managed to encourage diversity of flora and associated invertebrates. The hilltop is partially surrounded by a low earthwork, perhaps the defen...
Wanlockhead Beam Engine is an early 19th-century wooden water-balance pump for draining a lead mine, with the track of a horse engine beside it. Nearby is the privately operated museum of Scottish lead mining....
Whithorn Priory and Museum is set on one of the earliest Christian sites in Scotland, Whithorn was traditionally held to be founded by St Ninian in the 5th or 6th century. In the 12th century a priory for Premonstratensians was built here and became ...
Follow the footsteps of commoners and kings who for centuries, have visited the shrine of St. Ninian, Scotland's very first saint. Discover more about Whithorn's early Christian past and the continuous story of the churches on the site. Marvel at the...
The Wood of Cree is the largest ancient wood in southern Scotland. In spring, the woodland really comes alive, with bluebells on the ground and birdsong in the air. The wood is the perfect place to see willow tits, which are declining in the UK, as w...
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