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About Dumfries and Galloway

Discover the history and beauty of Dumfries & Galloway and you’ll find lush green forests and sandy shores which have inspired great men and women. Visit the castles and historic spots to learn more of days gone by, while taking in the breathtaking views.

the Marriage Anvil in the Old Smithy Workshop at Gretna Green

the Marriage Anvil at Gretna Green

couple looking out onto Stroan Loch in Galloway Forest Park

Stroan Loch in Galloway Forest Park

looking over the picket fence to the ruins of Sweetheart Abbey

Sweetheart Abbey

cattle by the shore in Wigtown Bay on the Galloway Coast

Wigtown Bay

Towns and Places in Dumfries & Galloway

Dumfries & Galloway has a number of great towns and villages from the coastal communities to the highest village in Britain and the three towns dedicated to food, books and art.

bridge at Newton Stewart

Forest Parks and Scenic Areas

Discover a region where unspoiled natural beauty thrives, from the sandy shorelines to the highest peaks. Explore a Forest Park, ancient wood or enjoy a stroll while watching for wildlife.

Loch Trool Galloway Forest Park

Dumfries & Galloway History

With its connections to the beginning of Scottish Christianity, famous poet Robert Burns and great inventors such as Kirkpatrick Macmillan, Dumfries & Galloway has a fascinating history worth exploring.

Caerlaverock Castle

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