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Discover the best top things to do in Thornhill, United Kingdom (UK) including The Moniaive Chocolatiers, 7stanes - Ae, Museum of Lead Mining, Dunscore Heritage Centre, Drumlanrig Castle, Durisdeer Parish Church, Zitan.
Restaurants in Thornhill
1. The Moniaive Chocolatiers
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By greenstreak - Scotland
This shop sells high-quality chocolate. In addition to beautiful and unusual decoration, the chocolate itself is excellent. Nothing is too much trouble for the chocolatier herself. For instance, I wanted some little tartan bars to put on diners' sideplates at a Burns Supper: I was supplied with a varied selection of tartan roundels, with details about each one, ie type of chocolate, type of surface (glitter or plain). Additionally, it is always a great pleasure to choose individual chocolates for a special box, with plenty of attention and information. A great treat!
2. 7stanes - Ae
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Ae, Scotland’s shortest village name is only 20 minutes from the M74 motorway in Dumfries and Galloway... But ride its trails and you’ll think you’re in another world. With a superb variety of green, blue and red graded trails, an extreme rated downhill section, skills area plus a bike shop and great cafe you could not want for more at Ae.
Reviewed By Steven M - Dalrymple, United Kingdom
Back again to challenge The Shredder. The Shredder at Ae is a downhill track for "beginners", but don't let this tag fool you, it is plenty brutal if attacked at speed, with jumps and drop-offs aplenty, a short fire road section takes you onto the last descent of Omega Man, only slightly less intense. Don't let this review put you off if you're new to the sport, everything on the trail can be rolled over or bypassed, my son even rode it when he was 7! But attack it and it will provide all the thrills you are looking for. Until the downhill beckons
3. Museum of Lead Mining
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 189 reviews
Museum of Lead Mining, is situated in Wanlockhead Village, which is the highest village in Scotland, we are 1531 feet above sea level. At the museum we have our Visitor Centre, Tour of Scotland's only real underground Lead Mine, 3 Period Cottages 1750,1850 and 1910. We also have the 2nd Oldest Subscription Library with the original collection of almost 3,000 books, which is the original Miners' collection. This is a Recognised Collection. If you would like to sample Gold Panning you can try one of our taster sessions. After your tour you can sit and relax in our Tearoom and sample the delightful homemade treats on offer, then finally you can visit our Gift Shop which hosts Local Crafts, Minerals, and lots more. Wanlockhead is known as a SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Reviewed By Swedishtomcat - Diss
We phoned on a Sunday morning, booked the lunchtime tour and made our way down the M74 to J13 (Abingdon) and then the 9 miles to Wanlockhead. The tour comprises a small but very interesting museum, a guided walk (with Bob) 150m into the lead mine, the recreated miners’ cottages over three eras and a fascinating insight into the miners’ library which is the second oldest subscription library in Europe. We stopped for a break at the museum cafe and could have done some gold panning (extra cost) if we wanted. The staff were very amicable and it was a great way to spend a couple of hours in Scotland’s highest village. The realistic dummies helped bring the place to life.
4. Dunscore Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Hear the inspirational story of Dunscore's Jane Haining who worked in Hungary in WWII and refused to leave her charges and died in Auschwitz. Learn the story of Dunscore Church stretching back to the 12th century and follow the church trail or Dunscore Detective trail. Stroll round the village on the Memory Trail and see the Hearse House and the location of the library created by Robert Burns.
Reviewed By stuartcochrane25 - Auldgirth, United Kingdom
Visited for the 1st time this afternoon and I knew that it had just opened however everything was very well done. Amazing - so much to look at and do. I watched a very good and deeply moving film about Jane Haining and saw some...MoreThank you for taking the time to post a review and we are delighted that you had an interesting visit.
5. Drumlanrig Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 501 reviews
Set on the spectacular 80,000 acre Queensberry Estate complete with Country Park and Victorian Gardens, Drumlanrig Castle presents one of the finest examples of late 17th century Renaissance architecture in Scotland and an internationally renowned art collection. Beyond the castle are over 40 acres of enchanting Gardens and a wide range of activities including walking, mountain biking, adventure playground, wildlife watching, Scottish Cycle Museum, Landrover tours, Ranger-led walks, events programme as well as shopping and catering.
Reviewed By i2c_JP - Dumfries, United Kingdom
If Castles and Stately Homes are your thing, a tour of Drumlanrig Castle will delight you.
Gardeners will love the grounds around the castle.
For children, there are woods and an amazing adventure playground.
The woodland offers walking and mountain biking.
There really is something for everyone!
We live locally, so we visit regularly. The estate is permanently open but for the castle, Gardens and playground do check the website for opening details.
6. Durisdeer Parish Church
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By johnhouston2 - Knaresborough, United Kingdom
Situated 6 miles north of Thornhill and 1 mile east of the A702, Durisdeer really is pretty as a picture as you approach the hamlet whose houses seems to huddle together beneath the steep hills just behind them. The first thing you notice is the tall tower of a church that seems much too large for such a small community.
Parking in the sleepy heart of the village you enter a churchyard that is truly idyllic, with the high hills and a deep glen in the background and tall trees and a bubbling stream just beyond the wall. It isn’t known when the original Durisdeer church was built, but the present one dates from 1699, was repaired in 1776 and renovated in the mid-19th Century.
The cemetery is well worth a slow exploration and again I was surprised at the number of rather grand headstones and monuments for such a small village. Of particular historical note is a tombstone, standing alongside the south wall of the church, which marks the grave of Daniel McMichael, a Covenanter who was shot at Dalveen in 1685.
Initially I was disappointed to find the church door locked but followed the directions on a sign re the Queensberry Marbles. Opening the door to view said marbles I was astounded to find a very large, ornate and beautiful marble monument and further research revealed this to be the memorial topping of a vault containing the burial vault of the 1st Duke of Queensberry as well as other family coffins. This is also the resting place of several distinguished members of the historically famous and important Douglas clan. Perhaps as I was brought up in the village of Douglas this meant more to me than most, but I can't imagine that anyone else could fail to be impressed and moved by such a wonderful memorial in such peaceful and idyllic surroundings.
