Location of Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel
Cycling
Dumfries and Galloway is famed for its
stunning landscapes and coastline and
travelling by bicycle is the ideal way
to explore the region. So bring your
bicycle, or hire one while you're here,
and enjoy a thoroughly invigorating
break! There are lots of off-road trails
guaranteed to get your pulse racing
and miles and miles of quiet country
roads that will take you to wonderful
pubs, historic sites and bustling market
towns. You'll even find the only museum
in Scotland totally devoted to the history
of cycling: Drumlanrig Castle. See the
magnificent collection of bikes, dating
from the 19th century to the present
day.
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Museums and Visitor Centres
From gems the world over to runaway brides
and the National Museum of Costume.
Dumfries & Galloway
- A Region Steeped in History
From stone circles and chambered cairns over
four millennia old, to the arrival of Christianity
in Scotland, to Medieval castles and battles
for Scottish independence. Historic sites
hold a special attraction for many people,
appearing frozen in time, offering a chance
to glimpse how life used to be, through visiting
what remains of the grand architecture of
yesterday. Use your imagination to raise the
ruins of castles and abbeys to their previous
glory and picture the scenes of sieges, battles
and everyday life whilst walking amidst their
fallen walls. Or visit a re-enactment on a
summer's day and see the ancient battles played
out before you with authentic dress, weapons
and craftsmanship on display.
Golf
Play an enjoyable round at Thornhill, where
Andrew Coltart honed his skills, or try the
challenge of the famous Solway links course
at Southerness, designed by Mackenzie Ross
in 1947. Tee off at Stranraer, the last course
to be designed by James Braid or admire the
views from Colvend or Wigtownshire County.
With a choice of 32 courses, eighteen of them
18-hole and fourteen 9-hole, you can play
serious golf or just a few rounds of holiday
golf to your heart's content. Off the course,
you'll find a warm welcome in the clubhouse
or the local pubs and restaurants.
Walks
The Southern Upland Way is Scotland's longest walk. It stretches west to east from Portpatrick's romantic seascapes over the Mull of Galloway to the dramatic North Sea cliffs at Cocksburnspath. Tracking through some of Scotland's most beautiful and varied scenery, it offers an unforgettable holiday experience for serious walkers and weekend visitors alike.
Wildlife
Explore the Galloway Forest Park, the largest
forest park in Britain, covering over 300
square miles of spectacular forest, moorland
and lochs rising towards the rugged grandeur
of the granite mountains. The Galloway Forest
Park is teeming with wildlife, with a red
deer range, wild goat park and red squirrel
feeding stations increasing your chances of
getting up close to nature. Birds of prey
also make the forest their home, with buzzards
a common sight, golden eagles more elusive
and rare red kites, successfully introduced
to the region in 2001.
Gardens
Dumfries and Galloway has a wide range of
beautiful gardens, both large and small, along
with a wide range of specialist nurseries
which, together, provide a mecca for the garden
lover. Blessed by the mild oceanic climate,
a product of the warming influence of the
Gulf Stream, rhododendrons and azaleas are
the pride of many gardens within the region.
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