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Things to do in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom including Durisdeer Parish Church, Gretna Old Parish Church, Lockerbie Garden of Remembrance, Threave Castle, Southern Upland Way, Robert Burns House, Castle Douglas Parish Church, Caerlaverock Castle, Cardoness Castle, The Raiders Road Forest Drive.
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1. Durisdeer Parish Church
2. Gretna Old Parish Church
3. Lockerbie Garden of Remembrance
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5.0 based on 299 reviews
Reviewed By BackPacker800547 - Bilston, United Kingdom
This is a peaceful and moving tribute to the victims of the Lockerbie crash and well worth visiting for some contemplation
4. Threave Castle
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4.5 based on 374 reviews
This site is closed for now. We’re working hard to gradually reopen the places you love while making sure the experience is safe for everyone. Cross the River Dee by boat to visit this enchanting castle on its own island. Once the bustling base of its creator, Archibald the Grim, it is now an ideal spot for exploring, picnicking and perhaps, painting. The island is rich with wildflowers in summer; you might also see ospreys and otters hunting in the river. The castle was besieged by King James II for two months in 1455, and fell after the king bribed the garrison to surrender.
Reviewed By AndrewC1968 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Great visit A nice walk down to the castle from the car park very informative boards around explaining the history of the area and the boatman full of experience and knowledge
5. Southern Upland Way
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Walk coast to coast across Southern Scotland along this 212 mile walking path, passing through a varied landscape of valleys, forests and rugged uplands, all steeped in Scottish history and tradition.
6. Robert Burns House
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4.5 based on 196 reviews
The home in which national poet Robert Burns spent his last years.
Reviewed By leburgaud
Called in at Dumfries on the way back home from Edinburgh. Nice walk around the town and saw various attarctions linked with Robert Burns
7. Castle Douglas Parish Church
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
8. Caerlaverock Castle
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4.5 based on 998 reviews
Caerlaverock Castle is now open and we are delighted to welcome you back. Booking in advance is essential. Find out more and book at restarthistory.scot. With its moat, twin towered gatehouse and imposing battlements, this awe-inspiring castle is the epitome of the medieval stronghold and one of the finest castles in Scotland. Although ruined, Caerlaverock is still a substantial structure and you can explore many different features within its unique triangular ground plan. The castle's turbulent history owes much to its proximity to England which brought it into the brutal cross-border conflicts and you can enjoy a fascinating siege warfare exhibition complete with reconstructions of medieval siege engines.
Reviewed By Quirky-Bird-Gardener - Biggar, United Kingdom
We combined visiting the castle with Ruthwell Cross making it a great day out and worth the hour and half drive. The castle though fairly small is fascinating to explore with its triangular shape and interesting facades. Being in a moat adds to it's uniqueness. We walked around the castle to the site of the original castle and back to the cafe for lunch. This was the low point of the visit sadly. Its very unusual to have a disappointing lunch where ever we visit. We ordered soup and a sandwich, the soup was lovely but the sandwich was 2 slices of cheap white bread with a sliver of ham and a dollop of mustard, no salad, crisps or anything as is the case in most places these days. It was a very poor excuse for a sandwich. Service was very very slow despite it not being that busy. I wish we'd gone elsewhere for lunch or brought a picnic but as it's out only day off in the week we like to treat ourselves to lunch.
9. Cardoness Castle
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4.5 based on 99 reviews
This site is closed for now. We’re working hard to gradually reopen the places you love while making sure the experience is safe for everyone. A fine example of a Scottish tower-house castle, Cardoness Castle was built in the later 15th century as the fortified residence of the McCullochs. Cardoness Castle is a well-preserved ruin where you can admire the exquisite architectural detail of this still magnificent structure, including the splendid fireplace and wall-cupboard where the family's best silverware was displayed, touch the intricate stone carvings and soak up the superb views over the beautiful Fleet Bay to the Solway Firth beyond.
10. The Raiders Road Forest Drive
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4.5 based on 77 reviews
This 10-mile road winds along the Black Water of Dee and through the forest.
Reviewed By 1945DJM - Montrose, United Kingdom
We would definitely recommend this road. as the scenery is breathtaking and the road is good. Plenty places to stop for picnics and to take photographs.
