Local Attractions at a glance
Drumlanrig Castle (5 miles away)
Beautiful gardens and a famous art collection.
Wanlockhead (A scenic 15 miles away)
The highest village in Scotland also home to a mining museum.
Ellisland Farm (11 miles away)
Where Robert Burns lived in his later years and wrote some of his most famous poems.
Moniaive (7 miles away)
An attractive village with 3 beautiful neighbouring glens : Scaur, Shinnel and Dalwhat.
The nearby Forest of Ae
Offering forest walks and picnic sites.
Solway Coast (40 minutes drive)
Beautiful coast.
Award-winning Mabie Farm Park (A few miles south of Dumfries on Solway Coast road)
Caerlaverock Castle (6 miles south of Dumfries)
One of Scotlands greatest forts and now a nature reserve.
Threave Castle (Near Castle Douglas)
Located on an island in the River Dee, a fascinating spot for garden enthusiasts.
Thornhill
(Only 1/2 mile away - a pleasant 15 minute walk on a country lane)
The 'Ducal Village' with its fine main street flanked by lime trees dates back to the 14th century and the stone monument was erected in 1714 to commemorate the building of the new Dumfries to Glasgow road. Most of the shops are centred near the monument ranging from the quality gift shop to the traditional butcher. Visit some of the excellent pubs/resteraunts there to enjoy your food and drink.
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