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Food and Drink in Dumfries & Galloway

Sample delectable local flavours, meet the stallholders at farmers’ markets and enjoy foodie events in Dumfries & Galloway. From distinctive cheeses to indulgent ice cream, you will be spoilt for choice and you can visit the region's Food Town.

a woman prepares indulgent chocolates © Savour the Flavours

indulgent chocolates © Savour the Flavours

a display of apples and apple juice at Waulkmill © Savour the Flavours

apple juice at Waulkmill © Savour the Flavours

Delicious Galloway Farmhouse Cheeses © Savour the Flavours

Delicious Galloway Farmhouse Cheeses © Savour the Flavours

Ferry Fish with a tasty catch © Savour the Flavours

Ferry Fish with a tasty catch © Savour the Flavours

Treat yourself in Dumfries & Galloway's designated Food Town

With an array of shops, cafés, hotels and restaurants, Castle Douglas offers a vibrant atmosphere where you can indulge yourself with speciality food.

mustards at Thistle 'B' Scrumptious © Savour the Flavours

Take a distillery tour

See the sights, hear the sounds and smell the heady scents as you take a distillery tour or sip a pint of Dumfries & Galloway’s delicious cider.

apple juice produced at Waulkmill © Savour the Flavours

Delectable regional produce

You are spoilt for choice when it comes to local produce in Dumfries & Galloway with wonderful creamy cheeses, game meats and seafood caught straight from the surrounding waters.

Delicious Galloway Farmhouse Cheeses © Savour the Flavours

Farmers' markets and foodie events

Meet local producers, sample wonderful produce and make friends along the way as you enjoy a range of markets and head to the Flavour Fortnight.

traditional range of breads at a farmers' market © Savour the Flavours

Sample melt in the mouth ice cream

Enjoy a family day out, learn more about local produce and sample a selection of ice cream flavours in Dumfries & Galloway.

two boys eating ice cream at Cream o’ Galloway

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