What's Dumfries and Galloway like?
Dumfries and Galloway is a friendly locale known for its bars. Simply book a local tour to enjoy your stay a little more. Learn about the local heritage of Dumfries and Galloway at landmarks like Caerlaverock Castle and Mull of Galloway Lighthouse. And while you're here, be sure to stop by Dumfries Ice Bowl and Dumfries and Galloway Golf Club.
Where are the best places to stay in Dumfries and Galloway?
Here are our travellers' top 5 places to stay in Dumfries and Galloway:
The Hightae Inn, in Lockerbie
- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Bar • Garden
Lakeview Guest House, in Stranraer
Beachfront B&B- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour front desk • Snack bar
Bojangles Guest House, in Gretna
Adults-only B&B within easy reach of Old Blacksmith's Shop- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Garden • A local area shuttle
The Hill Hotel, in Dumfries
Adults-only guesthouse- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Bar • Attentive staff
Hamilton House, in Dumfries
Convenient to Dumfries and County Golf Club- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi
What is there to see near Dumfries and Galloway?:
- Dumfries Ice Bowl (0.5 mi/0.9 km from the city centre)
- Mabie Forest Park (3.3 mi/5.3 km from the city centre)
- Caerlaverock Castle (7.3 mi/11.8 km from the city centre)
- Caerlaverock Wetland Centre (8.1 mi/13 km from the city centre)
- Sandyhills Beach (13.8 mi/22.3 km from the city centre)
What is there to do near Dumfries and Galloway?:
- Dumfries and Galloway Golf Club (0.8 mi/1.2 km from the city centre)
- Dalscone Farm Fun (1.3 mi/2.1 km from the city centre)
- Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum (2.1 mi/3.4 km from the city centre)
- Ellisland Farm (5.4 mi/8.8 km from the city centre)
- Dino Park (8 mi/12.9 km from the city centre)
Other popular Dumfries and Galloway attractions
- Kippford Beach
- Rockcliffe Beach
- Lock Ken
- The Green Frog
- Solway Coast