Dumfries and Galloway Travel Guide

Scotland

The Devorgilla Bridge and Dumfries in Scotland
The Devorgilla Bridge and Dumfries in Scotland
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My wife and I discovered this wonderful location totally by accident. Saw a sign off the picturesque A702 and thought we would check it out by traveling up a very narrow road for a mile or so. There is also a nature trail around the lake showing local habitat ( 2 miles approx) and great picture opps. Magical!
We drove down this scenic valley from Wanlockhead Village on the B797 alongside the almost empty river bed. Signs along the river reminded visitors that these were the spawning grounds for salmon and not to lift the stones out of the river.

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Stranraer's historic Old Town Hall, built in 1776, is the home of Stranraer Museum. #OnTheRoad
Stranraer
Known for Ferries and boats, Ports and Small town
Trip time! Discover the countryside, archaeology and seaside in upscale Stranraer.

Reasons to visit

  • Cairnryan Port
  • Stranraer Museum
  • Logan Botanic Garden
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Lochside Park and Carlingwark Loch at Castle douglas on a summers day, Scotland
Castle Douglas
Known for Historical, Castle and Islands
Explore Castle Douglas: its castle, island views, temples and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Threave Castle
  • Lock Ken
  • Threave Garden
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Sweetheart Abbey
Dumfries
Known for Friendly people, Historical and Castle
Experience the history, castle and museums in Dumfries!

Reasons to visit

  • Caerlaverock Castle
  • Sweetheart Abbey
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cairn holy ancient stones are near newton stewart
Newton Stewart
Known for Bars, Beer and Horse riding
Escape to relaxing Newton Stewart! Enjoy its beer, horse riding and forests.
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Greatna Green
Gretna
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Bars
Experience upscale Gretna: its dining, spas, culture and more!
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Formerly granite quarrying was an important part of the Dalbeattie economy. The industry died down locally around 1883 due to cheaper imports from Denmark. Many of the workers emigrated to other parts of the world in order to find work, a number emigrated to the United States to work at a sister quarry in Westerly, Rhode Island. Granite exported from Dalbeattie went into the Mersey Docks in Liverpool, the Thames Embankment in London, various British lighthouses, even as far as the lighthouse at the southern tip of Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Dalbeattie is credited with developing the technique of polishing granite stone to form a shiny surface. This technique was exported throughout the world by the skilled workers of Dalbeattie as they travelled. #OnTheRoad
Dalbeattie
Known for Gardens, Countryside and Hunting
Explore upscale Dalbeattie: its adventures, countryside, gardens and more!
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