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Dumfries and Galloway.
A gravel road curves through a dense conifer forest under a misty sky, wildflowers growing at the verge.

Itineraries in Dumfries and Galloway.

Days we have driven, stop by stop

All itineraries
An evening round Portpatrick harbour and supper by the seaA morningAn evening round Portpatrick harbour and supper by the seaMore infoA kayak taster on Loch Ken and lunch in Castle DouglasA morningA kayak taster on Loch Ken and lunch in Castle DouglasMore infoLayered rock cliffs streaked with orange lichen drop to a churning sea, a jagged sea stack rising near the shore.A morningThe Aldouran Glen Art Trail walk near StranraerMore infoThe Kirkcudbright Town Trail walkA morningThe Kirkcudbright Town Trail walkMore infoThe Mull of Galloway, Scotland's most southerly pointA morningThe Mull of Galloway, Scotland's most southerly pointMore infoThe Clints of Dromore walk and the Big Water of Fleet ViaductA morningThe Clints of Dromore walk and the Big Water of Fleet ViaductMore infoA walk up the Grey Mare's Tail to Loch SkeenA morningA walk up the Grey Mare's Tail to Loch SkeenMore infoA walk to Bruntis Loch at KirroughtreeA morningA walk to Bruntis Loch at KirroughtreeMore infoA walk up to Murray's Monument at TalnotryA morningA walk up to Murray's Monument at TalnotryMore infoA walk up Lowther Hill from WanlockheadA morningA walk up Lowther Hill from WanlockheadMore infoA walk round Ardwell Bay to Doon Castle brochA morningA walk round Ardwell Bay to Doon Castle brochMore infoA wide sandy beach curves beneath a wooded, mist-covered hillside, gorse bushes growing along the dune edge.A morningA walk to Plantain Loch in Dalbeattie ForestMore infoA walk through the Wood of CreeA morningA walk through the Wood of CreeMore infoA walk up the Water of Trool to the Martyrs' TombA morningA walk up the Water of Trool to the Martyrs' TombMore infoA walk from Wigtown to the Martyrs' Stake and the harbourA morningA walk from Wigtown to the Martyrs' Stake and the harbourMore infoA walk over Trusty's Hill to Rutherford's Monument at AnwothA morningA walk over Trusty's Hill to Rutherford's Monument at AnwothMore infoWhite and grey cottages ring a small harbour bay, colourful small boats moored on buoys in the calm water.A morningA walk up the Well Path from Durisdeer to the Roman fortletMore infoA riverside walk from Kirkcudbright to Tongland BridgeA morningA riverside walk from Kirkcudbright to Tongland BridgeMore infoA walk up to the Waterloo Monument from New AbbeyA morningA walk up to the Waterloo Monument from New AbbeyMore infoAn aerial view looks down a road curving through dense conifer forest, low cloud drifting over the treetops.A morningRound Loch Trool to Bruce's StoneMore infoA spa day at the Cairndale, DumfriesA morningA spa day at the Cairndale, DumfriesMore infoRockcliffe, Castle Point and the Jubilee Path to KippfordOne dayRockcliffe, Castle Point and the Jubilee Path to KippfordMore infoThe cliff walk to Dunskey Castle from PortpatrickA morningThe cliff walk to Dunskey Castle from PortpatrickMore infoA coast walk from Portpatrick to Killantringan LighthouseOne dayA coast walk from Portpatrick to Killantringan LighthouseMore infoAn aerial view shows layered coastal cliffs curving along the sea, a sandy beach and green farmland stretching inland.A morningA paddleboard lesson on Loch KenMore infoA multi-arched red sandstone bridge crosses a calm river, town buildings and a church spire rising along the far bank.A morningA boat tour on Loch Ken, with a high-speed blastMore infoAn aerial view shows a ruined castle standing on a rocky headland surrounded by turquoise sea, cliffs and grassy fields stretching along the coast.A morningThe climbing tower, zip wire and giant swing at Loch KenMore infoA quiet morning and meditation at Samye LingA morningA quiet morning and meditation at Samye LingMore infoAnnandale Distillery and the Devil's Porridge MuseumOne dayAnnandale Distillery and the Devil's Porridge MuseumMore infoLogan Botanic Garden and the Mull of GallowayOne dayLogan Botanic Garden and the Mull of GallowayMore infoGalloway Distillery and Bladnoch in a dayOne dayGalloway Distillery and Bladnoch in a dayMore infoA misty view over a calm loch bordered by dense forest, low cloud obscuring the hills behind.One dayThe Merrick from Loch TroolMore infoAgnew Park and Stranraer MuseumOne dayAgnew Park and Stranraer MuseumMore infoAn aerial view shows a rocky, tree-covered headland jutting into the sea beside a coastal village and sandy beach.A morningThe Crook of Baldoon and lunch in WigtownMore infoA waterfall drops through a narrow green gully between two grassy hills, the white water catching the light.A morningThe red kites at BellymackMore infoGlenwhan Botanic Garden above Luce BayA morningGlenwhan Botanic Garden above Luce BayMore infoKirroughtree's play park and red squirrel hide, with the dogA morningKirroughtree's play park and red squirrel hide, with the dogMore infoSoft play and farm fun at DalsconeOne daySoft play and farm fun at DalsconeMore infoBrighouse Bay and the Kirkcudbright GalleriesOne dayBrighouse Bay and the Kirkcudbright GalleriesMore infoKirkcudbright's galleries and the Stewartry MuseumOne dayKirkcudbright's galleries and the Stewartry MuseumMore infoNine holes on the Dinvin course at PortpatrickA morningNine holes on the Dinvin course at PortpatrickMore infoAnimals and the Play Barn at Mabie Farm ParkOne dayAnimals and the Play Barn at Mabie Farm ParkMore infoChocolate at the Cocoabean and the Dark Space PlanetariumOne dayChocolate at the Cocoabean and the Dark Space PlanetariumMore infoKillantringan Bay and its lighthouseA morningKillantringan Bay and its lighthouseMore infoA row of colourful houses lines a curving bay, a pebble beach sloping down to calm water.One dayStranraer Museum, the Castle of St John and PortpatrickMore infoThe gardens at the Crichton in DumfriesA morningThe gardens at the Crichton in DumfriesMore infoScreel Hill, above Auchencairn BayA morningScreel Hill, above Auchencairn BayMore infoThreave Garden near Castle DouglasA morningThreave Garden near Castle DouglasMore infoWhooper swans and barnacle geese at WWT CaerlaverockA morningWhooper swans and barnacle geese at WWT CaerlaverockMore infoCriffel, above the SolwayA morningCriffel, above the SolwayMore infoThe winter geese at RSPB MerseheadA morningThe winter geese at RSPB MerseheadMore infoThe Dark Space Planetarium in KirkcudbrightA morningThe Dark Space Planetarium in KirkcudbrightMore infoMabie Forest's redwoods and Dalshinnie LochA morningMabie Forest's redwoods and Dalshinnie LochMore infoCastle Kennedy Gardens and their bird hidesA morningCastle Kennedy Gardens and their bird hidesMore infoThe pool and soft play at the Ryan Centre in StranraerA morningThe pool and soft play at the Ryan Centre in StranraerMore infoLogan Botanic Garden at Port LoganA morningLogan Botanic Garden at Port LoganMore infoA Bladnoch distillery tour near WigtownA morningA Bladnoch distillery tour near WigtownMore infoRed deer and wild goats on the Queen's WayA morningRed deer and wild goats on the Queen's WayMore infoAnnandale Distillery tour and lunch at the MaltingsA morningAnnandale Distillery tour and lunch at the MaltingsMore infoBreakfast at Streetlights and Carlingwark LochA morningBreakfast at Streetlights and Carlingwark LochMore infoCaerlaverock Castle and lunch at the BoathouseA morningCaerlaverock Castle and lunch at the BoathouseMore infoSoutherness Lighthouse and lunch at the Steamboat InnA morningSoutherness Lighthouse and lunch at the Steamboat InnMore infoSandyhills Beach with the dog and lunch at the AnchorA morningSandyhills Beach with the dog and lunch at the AnchorMore infoThe Devil's Porridge Museum and lunch in its caféA morningThe Devil's Porridge Museum and lunch in its caféMore infoThe Dee Walk at dusk and supper at the Selkirk ArmsA morningThe Dee Walk at dusk and supper at the Selkirk ArmsMore infoCairn Holy and lunch at the Ship InnA morningCairn Holy and lunch at the Ship InnMore infoCarrick shore and a seafood lunch at Swally n' ScranA morningCarrick shore and a seafood lunch at Swally n' ScranMore infoRobert Burns House and afternoon tea at the CairndaleA morningRobert Burns House and afternoon tea at the CairndaleMore infoThe Nith at dusk and supper at the Cavens ArmsA morningThe Nith at dusk and supper at the Cavens ArmsMore infoDumfries Museum and lunch at the Stove CaféA morningDumfries Museum and lunch at the Stove CaféMore infoDock Park play park and a hot chocolate in DumfriesA morningDock Park play park and a hot chocolate in DumfriesMore infoGracefield Arts Centre and lunch in its Studio CaféA morningGracefield Arts Centre and lunch in its Studio CaféMore infoBurns's Dumfries at dusk and a dram at the Globe InnA morningBurns's Dumfries at dusk and a dram at the Globe InnMore infoThe Rhins of GallowayOne dayThe Rhins of GallowayMore infoKirkcudbright, the artists' townOne dayKirkcudbright, the artists' townMore infoCastles of Galloway: Threave by boat, Cardoness, Dundrennan and OrchardtonOne dayCastles of Galloway: Threave by boat, Cardoness, Dundrennan and OrchardtonMore infoCaerlaverock and the Solway: the castle, the geese and the Ruthwell CrossOne dayCaerlaverock and the Solway: the castle, the geese and the Ruthwell CrossMore infoBurns in Dumfries and EllislandOne dayBurns in Dumfries and EllislandMore infoSpending a Day in Scotland’s Debatable LandsOne daySpending a Day in Scotland’s Debatable LandsMore infoFollowing the Footsteps of Robert BurnsOne dayFollowing the Footsteps of Robert BurnsMore infoA Day in the Borders CountrysideOne dayA Day in the Borders CountrysideMore info

More of Dumfries and Galloway.

The ruined red sandstone walls and towers of a moated castle stand behind still water, a wooden footbridge crossing to the entrance.See and doCastles, abbeys and a lighthouse at the tipA row of colourful houses lines a curving bay, a pebble beach sloping down to calm water.Eat, drink and shopHarbour seafood, old inns and cafésA sandy beach studded with dark rocks curves beneath green hills, waves breaking gently along the shore.Where to stayLodges on an estate by the seaThe ruined red sandstone walls and Gothic arches of an abbey stand in mist, a bench and gravel path lining the lawn in front.History and storiesSt Ninian, Robert the Bruce and BurnsAn aerial view looks down a road curving through dense conifer forest, low cloud drifting over the treetops.Getting hereThe trains, the roads and the ferriesWhitewashed and pastel-coloured houses line a harbour shore, yellow wildflowers filling the grassy foreground.What is on in Dumfries and GallowaySomething new from the region every day

Photographs by simonhird; anthony bowers, peter evans, Alan Reville, Jane Edgley, Stephanie Hilbrandt, L Ackiem, Frances Coombey, Magda L, Alison Tate, Lorna Lomas, Mark Malone, Neil C, Nathan McNee, Jean Prentice, Jelly Moring, Dean Freeman, Alan Jamieson, Georgie Gee, Dalscone Farm Fun and Dave via Google