What to do in Dumfries and Galloway

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A historic castle ruin surrounded by lush greenery and a calm lake.
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Activities

Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience

Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience

AU$125
per adult
Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience
Private Family Bird of Prey Experience in Carlisle

Private Family Bird of Prey Experience in Carlisle

AU$184
per traveller
Private Family Bird of Prey Experience in Carlisle
Louise and her Border Collie Max

Isle of Man Wildlife and Scenic Adventure -Half Day

AU$458
per traveller
Isle of Man Wildlife and Scenic Adventure -Half Day
Louise with the Border Collie Max in the uplands

Isle of Man Wildlife & Scenic Adventure with Wildlife enthusiast

AU$792
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Isle of Man Wildlife & Scenic Adventure with Wildlife enthusiast
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Caerlaverock Castle

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Learn about the local history of Dumfries with a stop at Caerlaverock Castle. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
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Day trip destinations from Dumfries and Galloway

A playground with slides and climbing structures, a blue archway, and a brick pathway.

Ayr

A sandy beach with scattered rocks and seaweed, a calm sea, and a cloudy sky.

Dumfries

A river flowing through a forested area with a stone building on the left.

Lanark

A dark, illuminated archway with a misty background.

Stranraer

A historic church with Gothic architecture, surrounded by stone walls and trees.

Carlisle

A narrow, winding dirt path surrounded by dense green foliage and trees.
Photo by Ann Cook (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Port William

A starry night sky over a hilly landscape with a visible Milky Way.

Beattock

A circular stone structure with a central tower, surrounded by a grassy area and a few people.

Gretna