Dumfries & Galloway Certificated Locations
Historic castles, fascinating museums and charming hospitality make Dumfries and Galloway a fantastic option for a relaxing break.
Enjoy a splendid day out at Drumlanrig Castle, where you can explore miles of awe-inspiring countryside and delve into the building’s history. There are also activities for kids, including an adventure playground and wildlife walks with a local ranger.
Other activities include excellent horse riding experiences at the Barend Riding Centre and a variety of indoor and outdoor pursuits at Galloways Activity Centre.
Don’t miss out on the delicious food available either, with Barony Country Foods and Galloway Lodge Preserves just some of the stockists offering scrumptious local cuisine.
Sandhead
A small village in Dumfries and Galloway, Sandhead is located amid the rugged scenery of south west Scotland. It boasts a beautiful sandy beach that stretches out to sea for more than a mile when the tide...
Sanquhar
Sanquhar is a small market town nestled among the rugged scenery of Scotland. The town’s main attraction is its Tolbooth Museum, which is housed in a gorgeous Georgian town house, which also reveals the...
Stranraer
Stranraer lies at the head of Loch Ryan and used to be the main ferry port to Northern Ireland, although these now sail to and from nearby Cairnryan. The area has several fascinating historic buildings,...
Thornhill
In Thornhill, you can explore the history of the village that was originally planned and designed to be a staging post between Dumfries and Glasgow. You can even visit some of the 18th century coaching...