Explore the area
Explore some of what the local area has to offer. We have tried to include places that are within a hour driving distance from our bed and breakfast.
If you click on any of the images below you will be taken to either their website or somewhere you can get further information.
Caerlaverock Wetland Centre
A rugged and beautiful destination offering open space and tranquil wildlife watching. Great for all the family!
Galloway Forest - Dark Skies Park
Great to explore - Over 7,000 stars and planets are visible with the naked eye from the Forest Park.
Sandyhills Beach
Clean sand and shallow waters - ideal for paddling and bathing while low tide and reveals miles of sandy and secluded bays.
Caerlaverock Castle
A wide moat, twin-towered gatehouse and lofty battlements make Caerlaverock the epitome of the medieval stronghold.
Ruthwell Cross
The Ruthwell Cross is a stone Anglo-Saxon cross probably dating from the 8th century.
Well worth a visit!
Sweetheart Abbey
Admire the remarkably complete abbey church, still doing its best to inspire and overawe 700 years on.
RSPB Mersehead
Situated on the scenic north shore of the Solway coast, Mersehead is an extensive wetland and saltmarsh area.
Annandale Distillery
Take a tour around the Annandale Distillery and learn about their unique distillation process.
Galloway Kite Trail
The visitor centre provides all-weather, close-viewing of the action and feeding of the Red Kites.
Raiders Road Forest Drive
One of two forest drives in Galloway Forest Park - An easy way to see more of the Park's woods and wildlife.
Southerness Lighthouse
The second oldest lighthouse in Scotland. The lighthouse was commissioned by the Town Council of Dumfries in 1748.
Savings Bank Museum
Henry Duncan Saving Bank Museum - The world's first savings bank based on business principles, paying interest on its investors' modest savings.
The Devil's Porridge Museum
The Museum explores the fascinating history of World War One, World War Two and the Cold War.
Annan Museum
A family friendly museum housing a permanent exhibition on the history of Annan and the surrounding area.
Gretna Green
Gretna Green is famous for marriages and also great for a family day out and bit of shopping.
Castle Douglas - Food Town
Known as The Food Town, Castle Douglas boasts a busy main street, with variety of lovely independent boutique style shops.
Kirkcudbright - Artist Town
Attractive painted buildings in a whole array of colours vie for attention along its broad streets.
The Boathouse, Glencaple
Visit The Boathouse in Glencaple for delicious food, stylish decor and stunning views.
Lonsdale Cinema
Lonsdale Cinema now has 3 screens, HD and 3D cinema screening mainstream and independent films with stadium seating.
7 Stanes Mountain Bike Tracks
The 7stanes are award-winning, world-class mountain biking centres that span the south of Scotland.
Galloway Activity Centre
Activities on the stunning banks of Loch Ken in Dumfries and Galloway. Perfect for family activities, tuition, groups and schools.
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