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Discover the best top things to do in Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom including Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop, Drumlanrig Castle, Caerlaverock Castle, Broughton House & Garden, Grey Mare's Tail, Logan Botanic Garden, Annandale Distillery, Loch Trool.
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1. Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,515 reviews
Famous for runaway weddings since 1754 Gretna Green is a wonderful place to get married in and visit. The Famous Blacksmiths Shop is steeped in history and has been standing since 1713 making it the earliest venue in the area for weddings. The visitors attraction and shopping village is visited by over 1 million people per year and has a range of lovely shops on site which stock the best of Scottish menswear, ladieswear - including brands such as Joules, Barbour, Harris Tweed and Ness - Scottish gifts, Hampers and Homeware as well as a Foodhall selling local and traditional scottish produce.
Reviewed By Breaktaker - Maidstone, United Kingdom
There is a free car park, a maze, a children’s playground, the blacksmiths museum and wedding venue, plus a few shops and restaurant and bar. The museum is very interesting and explains the history of marriage and the laws associated with marriage in England and Scotland, thus explaining the reason why weddings were popular with underage couples. We pad £3 each to enter the museum. 14 weddings took place the day of our visit, so we saw many couples getting married. When they enter the wedding room a curtain is pulled for privacy but you can still hear the ceremony take place. A good range of goods in the shops from whisky, shortbread to clothes and jewellery. Glad we made the journey.
2. Drumlanrig Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 662 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 919tracyj - Fakenham, United Kingdom
Lovely visit to this amazing castle, although castle is closed at the moment because of Covid, the gardens are well worth a visit, also can highly recommend the walks around the castle great place to explore.
3. Caerlaverock Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 998 reviews
Caerlaverock Castle is now open and we are delighted to welcome you back. Booking in advance is essential. Find out more and book at restarthistory.scot. With its moat, twin towered gatehouse and imposing battlements, this awe-inspiring castle is the epitome of the medieval stronghold and one of the finest castles in Scotland. Although ruined, Caerlaverock is still a substantial structure and you can explore many different features within its unique triangular ground plan. The castle's turbulent history owes much to its proximity to England which brought it into the brutal cross-border conflicts and you can enjoy a fascinating siege warfare exhibition complete with reconstructions of medieval siege engines.
Reviewed By Quirky-Bird-Gardener - Biggar, United Kingdom
We combined visiting the castle with Ruthwell Cross making it a great day out and worth the hour and half drive. The castle though fairly small is fascinating to explore with its triangular shape and interesting facades. Being in a moat adds to it's uniqueness. We walked around the castle to the site of the original castle and back to the cafe for lunch. This was the low point of the visit sadly. Its very unusual to have a disappointing lunch where ever we visit. We ordered soup and a sandwich, the soup was lovely but the sandwich was 2 slices of cheap white bread with a sliver of ham and a dollop of mustard, no salad, crisps or anything as is the case in most places these days. It was a very poor excuse for a sandwich. Service was very very slow despite it not being that busy. I wish we'd gone elsewhere for lunch or brought a picnic but as it's out only day off in the week we like to treat ourselves to lunch.
4. Broughton House & Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 316 reviews
Reviewed By H1531OIjohnt - Criccieth, United Kingdom
Visited here when in Kirkcudbright in our motorhome. Park up by the town car park and it’s a short walk up. Good Covid hygiene in operation at the garden and it’s a trust the visitor box at the unattended side gate entrance. It’s relatively small but packed with interest. There’s a one way system which guides you to all the features of the garden. It has a Japanese feel and lovely little vignette settings within it. We sat at the peaceful pool on a fern cast iron bench and admired the planting and the oriental brass heron. There are secret views of the Dee and its mariners as you walk around. Sumptuous!
5. Grey Mare's Tail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 253 reviews
Reviewed By nigelf376 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Wonderful walk (and we did it in the pouring rain!) on paths beautifully maintained by National Trust Scotland.
6. Logan Botanic Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 485 reviews
We are happy to announce that Logan Botanic Garden is now open from 10am-5pm and pre booking is not required. Before your visit, please make sure you are following the Scottish Government's guidelines on group size and travel. At the south-western tip of Scotland lies Logan, the country's 'most exotic garden'. Warmed by the Gulf Stream, southern hemisphere plants flourish in this plantsman's paradise near Port Logan in Dumfries & Galloway. Part of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
Reviewed By 941stevenw - Hyde, United Kingdom
Five minutes drive from the quaint little port village of Port Logan, Logan Botanic Garden is a great location to spend a few hours. Incredible array of trees, plants and flowers well worth visiting. Despite being fully compliant with Covid-regulations, the cafe still offers a very friendly welcome and a nice cup of tea, highly recommended!
7. Annandale Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 528 reviews
The historic distillery has been through 3 whisky making eras and a period when it was used in farming. It was formerly a Johnnie Walker distillery which closed in 1918. Following an extensive £10.5 million restoration project. Annandale Distillery was reborn in 2014 with production starting on 3rd November. Once again Single Malt scotch whisky is being produced in Dumfries and Galloway after almost a 100 year absence.
Reviewed By LizzyDizzy_11 - Cardiff, United Kingdom
We booked a distillery tour and a table for lunch well in advance of our visit with the owner who was extremely helpful. The tour was excellently run with all social distancing arrangements carefully monitored throughout. The distillery has been completely rebuilt and is great to see older and traditional methods of whisky production now back in place. Lunch was excellent - although a reduced menu from the usual owing to the Covid-19 crisis - that said everything was freshly prepared and delicious and the cafe/coffee shop a pleasure to eat in. We were also able to take our dog who loved it too. All in all an excellent visit and exceptional facilities during the current situation. Very friendly and helpful staff.
8. Loch Trool
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By gunghogaz - Tranent, United Kingdom
Second time I have walked the circular Loch route (done it both ways). The views are breathtaking and some nice points to stop at going round including Bruce’s Stone and a picnic bench on the opposite shore giving great view up the loch. The walk itself is not overly taxing with only a few steep parts but not difficult. The full route took 2hrs 40min to complete for me and my wife with a good couple of stops including lunch/photos etc. When driving to the carpark continue beyond the visitor centre carpark which charges you as the start is a bit further up the road at a free carpark
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