What's Dumfries and Galloway like?
Dumfries and Galloway is a friendly locale known for its bars. Simply book a local tour to enjoy your stay a little more. Learn about the local heritage of Dumfries and Galloway at landmarks like Sweetheart Abbey and Caerlaverock Castle. And while you're here, be sure to stop by Dumfries Ice Bowl and Dalscone Farm Fun.
Where are the best places to stay in Dumfries and Galloway?
Here are our travelers' top 5 places to stay in Dumfries and Galloway:
The Hightae Inn, in Lockerbie
- Free parking • Free WiFi • Bar • Garden
Lakeview Guest House, in Stranraer
Beachfront B&B- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Snack bar
Bojangles Guest House, in Gretna
Adults-only B&B within easy reach of Old Blacksmith's Shop- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Garden • An area shuttle
The Hill Hotel, in Dumfries
Adults-only guesthouse- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Bar • Attentive staff
Hamilton House, in Dumfries
Convenient to Dumfries and County Golf Club- Free parking • Free WiFi
What is there to see around Dumfries and Galloway?
- Dumfries Ice Bowl (0.5 mi/0.9 km from the city center)
- Mabie Forest Park (3.3 mi/5.3 km from the city center)
- Sweetheart Abbey (6.2 mi/10 km from the city center)
- Caerlaverock Castle (7.3 mi/11.8 km from the city center)
- Caerlaverock Wetland Centre (8.1 mi/13 km from the city center)
What is there to do around Dumfries and Galloway?
- Dalscone Farm Fun (1.3 mi/2.1 km from the city center)
- Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum (2.1 mi/3.4 km from the city center)
- The Green Frog (19 mi/30.6 km from the city center)
- Moffat Woolen Mill (19.2 mi/31 km from the city center)
- Old Blacksmith's Shop (21.9 mi/35.3 km from the city center)
Other Popular Dumfries and Galloway Attractions
- Sandyhills Beach
- Kippford Beach
- Rockcliffe Beach
- Lock Ken
- Solway Coast
