What to do in Dumfries and Galloway

Activities, attractions and tours

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A historic castle ruin surrounded by lush greenery and a calm lake.
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A stone circle in a grassy field with cows grazing in the background.

Things to do

Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience

Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience

CA $123
per adult
Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience
Galloway White Water Tubing Adventure

Dumfries White Water Tubing Adventure

CA $121
per adult
Dumfries White Water Tubing Adventure
Private Family Bird of Prey Experience in Carlisle

Private Family Bird of Prey Experience in Carlisle

CA $181
per traveller
Private Family Bird of Prey Experience in Carlisle
Full day Private Tour of the Isle of Man with experienced qualified driver guide

Full day Private Tour of the Isle of Man with experienced qualified driver guide

CA $783
per traveller
Full day Private Tour of the Isle of Man with experienced qualified driver guide
Louise and her Border Collie Max

Isle of Man Wildlife and Scenic Adventure -Half Day

CA $453
per traveller
Isle of Man Wildlife and Scenic Adventure -Half Day
Louise with the Border Collie Max in the uplands

Isle of Man Wildlife & Scenic Adventure with Wildlife enthusiast

CA $783
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Isle of Man Wildlife & Scenic Adventure with Wildlife enthusiast
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Caerlaverock Castle

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Learn about the local history of Dumfries when you take a trip to Caerlaverock Castle. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
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Day trip destinations from Dumfries and Galloway

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Ayr

A sandy beach with scattered rocks and seaweed, a calm sea, and a cloudy sky.

Dumfries

A sunset over a calm lake with trees reflecting the sky, a distant hill, and a small structure.

Hawick

A river flowing through a forested area with a stone building on the left.

Lanark

A dark, illuminated archway with a misty background.

Stranraer

A lake reflecting mountains and trees.

Carlisle

A starry night sky over a hilly landscape with a visible Milky Way.

Beattock

A grassy field with trees and a lake in the background.

Castle Douglas

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