Dumfries & Galloway
Galloway Forest Park
Yes, I know. Everybody wants to see the Highlands and you really should, but please.....don't forget Scotland's south. Dumfries & Galloway, a largely rural area, is so incredibly rich in it's bounty.
It is bursting with great scenery and is home to three national scenic areas, designated as areas of scenic beauty.
The Southern Upland Way, a 338 km long coast-to-coast walking trail along southern Scotland takes off from Portpatrick. Castles, beaches, digs etc.
Don't stay on the motorway. Turn inland. This is a rich region where the past is still very much alive.
Site rating:
- (***) A must see site. Never disappoints!
- (**) Might very well be fascinating.
- (*) Possibly interesting if you happen to be in the area.
- (-) No visible evidence. It's up to your imagination(!)
Must See:
- Caerlaverock Castle *** Location: Shearington / Plus code: XFFG+X9X Dumfries
- Devil's Beef Tub *** Location: Moffat / Plus code: CG29+3G9 Moffat
- Galloway Forest Park *** Location: Newton Stewart / Plus code: 4GRP+P3X Newton Stewart
- Lochmaben Castle *** Location: Lochmaben / Plus code: 4H89+GJG Lockerbie
- Minnigaff Hills *** Location: Talnotry / Plus code: 2JH4+WQ3 Newton Stewart
- Morton Castle *** Location: Carronbridge / Plus code: 77F2+PXP Thornhill
- Sweetheart Abbey *** Location: New Abbey / Plus code: X9JJ+25H Dumfries
- Threave Castle *** Location: Castle Douglas / Plus code: W2QJ+M7Q Castle Douglas
And than there are.....
- Allan's Cairn * Location: Moniaive / Plus code: 7WMX+RP6 Thornhill
- Blatobulgium Roman Camp * Location: Middlebie / Plus code: 3Q7G+X68 Lockerbie
- Burnswark Hillfort * Location: Middlebie / Plus code: 3PWF+C6C Lockerbie
- Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve ** Location: Shearington / Plus code: XFF8+372 Dumfries
- Cairnholy Chambered Cairn ** Location: Barholm / Plus code: VM5Q+4PJ Newton Stewart
- Cairnsmore of Fleet National Nature Reserve * Location: Gatehouse of Fleet / Plus code: WPWR+R96 Castle Douglas
- Cardoness Castle * Location: Gatehouse of Fleet / Plus code: VRF2+8V8 Castle Douglas
- Carsluith Castle * Location: Carsluith / Plus code: VM53+Q9G Newton Stewart
- Cruggleton Castle * Location: Garlieston / Plus code: QJ5V+389 Newton Stewart
- Battle site of Dryfe Sands (1593) - Location: Lockerbie / Plus code: 4JQC+Q44 Lockerbie
- Dundrennan Abbey ** Location: Dundrennan / Plus code: R342+RJ9 Kirkcudbright
- Dunskey Castle * Location: Portpatrick / Plus code: RVPR+52G Stranraer
- Gilnockie Tower ** Location: Canonbie / Plus code: 32WH+XMX Canonbie
- Kenmure Castle * Location: Castle Douglas / Plus code: 3V76+7J Castle Douglas
- Battle site of Glentrool (1307) * Location: Glentrool / Plus code: 3GPG+RP9 Newton Stewart
- Laggangarn Standing Stones ** Location: New Luce / Plus code: 2659+2HP Newton Stewart
- Lochmaben Stone * Location: Gretna / Plus code: XWMF+F92 Gretna
- Martyr's Stake * Location: Wigtown / Plus code: VHC7+FC2 Newton Stewart
- Battle site of Moss Raploch (1307) - Location: New Galloway / Plus code: 3P7M+X2Q Castle Douglas
- Mull of Galloway *** Location: Damnaglour / Plus code: J4PR+46W Stranraer
- Sanquhar Castle * Location: Sanquhar / Plus code: 936J+QPF Sanquhar
- St Ninian's Cave ** Location: Whithorn / Plus code: MHV2+RFQ Newton Stewart
- St Ninian's Chapel ** Location: Whithorn / Plus code: MJXQ+6MC Newton Stewart
- Whithorn Dig and Priory ** Location: Whithorn / Plus code: PHMJ+6CH Newton Stewart
- Battle site of Sark (1448) - Location: Gretna / Plus code: XWPG+7PV Gretna
- Torthorwald Castle * Location: Torthorwald / Plus code: 3FQM+J5C Dumfries
- Tynron Doon Hillfort * Location: Tynron / Plus code: 64GV+62R Thornhill
- Whig's Hole * Location: Moniaive / Plus code: 7WG4+H7J Castle Douglas