Top 10 Nature & Wildlife Areas in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

June 10, 2021 Jacquiline Delozier

Discover the best top things to do in Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom including The Falconry Centre, Bainloch Deer Park, Eskrigg Nature Reserve, Kirkconnell Flow Nature Reserve, Port Logan Fish Pond, WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, 7stanes - Glentrool, Glenquicken Farm Trout Fishery, The Green Frog, Westlands Country Park.
Restaurants in Dumfries and Galloway

1. The Falconry Centre

at Auchen Castle Hotel, Beattock Scotland +44 1683 300407 http://www.auchencastle.net/falconry/experience.html
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

The Falconry Centre

2. Bainloch Deer Park

Laggan Woodlands Sandyhills, Dalbeattie DG5 4N2 Scotland
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5.0 based on 43 reviews

Bainloch Deer Park

3. Eskrigg Nature Reserve

Eskrigg Farm road, Lockerbie DG11 1HY Scotland http://www.lockerbie-wildlife-trust.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 88 reviews

Eskrigg Nature Reserve

Reviewed By angelaM938 - Sheffield, United Kingdom

Easy to find , well organised and a lovely place to see nature at its best . Well worth a visit with or without children . Don't forget your camera

4. Kirkconnell Flow Nature Reserve

A710 New Abbey Road, DG2 8HD Scotland http://www.nature.scot/enjoying-outdoors/snh-nature-reserves/kirkconnell-flow-nature-reserve
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Kirkconnell Flow Nature Reserve

A Nature Reserve set over a bog featuring hiking trails and picnic tables

5. Port Logan Fish Pond

Fishpond Cottage, Port Logan DG9 9NF Scotland +44 1776 860606 [email protected] http://portloganfishpond.com
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4.5 based on 265 reviews

Port Logan Fish Pond

Port Logan Fish Pond is a 200 year old sea fish larder near Port Logan on the beautiful Galloway coast in South West Scotland. This unique place is home to wide variety of local marine life and has a fascinating history. We are open every day from March to October 10 - 5.

Reviewed By Oban27 - Portsmouth, United Kingdom

We were recommended to visit the Pond by previous visitors. Weren't disappointed! The lady who led us round was very knowledgeable about the history of the rocky cove and the varied stock in the pond. An excellent and real value-for- money 'attraction'

6. WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre

Eastpark Farm, Dumfries DG1 4RS Scotland +44 1387 770200 [email protected] http://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/caerlaverock/
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4.5 based on 165 reviews

WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre

Reviewed By KScow

Variety of walks, hides and animals to see. Great way to spend a sunny September half day. Ample parking, safe and small shop selling gifts.

7. 7stanes - Glentrool

Galloway Forest Glentrool Visitor Centre, Newton Stewart DG8 6AJ Scotland +44 300 067 6800 [email protected] http://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/forest-parks/galloway-forest-park/glentrool-visitor-centre
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4.5 based on 127 reviews

7stanes - Glentrool

Reviewed By Acurry145 - Paisley, United Kingdom

Stopped at the wee cafe for a cuppa as the other half had forgotten the flask... was provided excellent service by (I think their name was zooey). They were friendly and made an excellent coffee without burning the milk. Covid safe and definitely hit the spot.

8. Glenquicken Farm Trout Fishery

Creetown, Newton Stewart DG8 7ET Scotland +44 1671 820593 http://glenquickentroutmastersfishery.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Glenquicken Farm Trout Fishery

9. The Green Frog

Hammerlands, Moffat DG10 9QL Scotland +44 1683 221220 [email protected] http://www.thegreenfrogmoffat.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 160 reviews

The Green Frog

Family friendly stop, with caravan site, café, fishery and seasonal garden centre. Everything is made freshly to order wherever possible, and is filled with home baking goodies. Small animals to visit and free play park make it a suitable destination for any traveller. Wheelchair friendly with all areas on the one level and and food intolerances catered for as best we can. Table bookings can be taken to make your visit extra special and help give staff an advanced warning of any large parties or special occasions, helping make your visit even more unique. Caravan site small but perfectly situated not far from the town centre so easily access for evening walks and for popping to the pub or for a meal. Booking is essential for guaranteed electric spaces. We have small accommodation pods now for hire, between the months of April and October. These can be booked through us or Airbnb. Linen is included with these cabins so it makes ideal stop of points if your walking or cycling.

Reviewed By RuthiexTx - Renfrew, United Kingdom

Visited Green Frog twice on our short motorcycling trip to Moffat. Really nice gem of a place in lovely peaceful surroundings. So enjoyed our coffee and cake and browse in garden centre & shop on the Friday that we went back for breakfast Saturday. Great fresh cooked food (and those amazing cakes!!) Lovely friendly staff made us feel really welcome - took time to make sure every area Covid-safe and that we had everything we wanted. Highly recommend a stop here - ideal location if you're travelling up or down. We will definitely be back and hope to book into one of the pods and stay longer.

10. Westlands Country Park

The Broats Moss, Kirkpatrick Fleming DG12 6RS Scotland +44 1461 800370 [email protected] http://www.westlands.co.uk
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4.5 based on 88 reviews

Westlands Country Park

Westlands Country Park sits in almost 100 acres of secluded grounds with its own hot tub lodges for sale and hire, brand new touring and camping area, fishing ponds and first class clay pigeon shooting ground.

Reviewed By chazmcl86 - Glasgow, United Kingdom

Just back from westlands Country Park after a few days for our sons 30th birthday we hired a lodge for 6 people it was stunning, beds were very comfy, hot tub was lovely and warm loads of room for the 6 of us, the park is very nice and well laid out, with a great selection of different styles for 2 to 6 people we will definitely be back

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