Historic Attractions
Dumfries & Galloway is a region steeped in history.
From stone circles and chambered cairns over four millennia old, the arrival of Christianity in Scotland, to medieval castles and battles for Scottish independence.
Historic sites hold a special attraction for many people, appearing frozen in time, offering a chance to glimpse how life used to be through visiting what remains of the grand architecture of yesterday.
Use your imagination to raise the ruins of castles and abbeys to their previous glory and picture the scenes of sieges, battles and everyday life whilst walking amidst their fallen walls. Or visit a re-enactment on a summer's day and see the ancient battles played out before you with authentic dress, weapons and craftsmanship on display.
The stories behind the sites are often more impressive than the buildings themselves, so make time to discover the people who left their marks standing across Dumfries & Galloway for centuries. Names like the Black Douglas and Archibald the Grim, synonymous with Threave Castle, Lady Devorgilla and John Balliol connected with Sweetheart Abbey, Mary Queen of Scots with Dundrennan Abbey and the famed Robert the Bruce with Lochmaben Castle and his elusive cave. |
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| St Ninian's Cave
Bishop Ninian established a church in nearby Whithorn in about 400AD and is credited with the spread of Christianity throughout Scotland. It is said he often used this cave as a retreat. It has been visited by pilgrims since the eighth century.
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