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Dumfries and Galloway

Find places to visit and things to do in Dumfries and Galloway.

New Abbey Corn Mill

The Complete Guide to Visiting New Abbey Corn Mill in South West Scotland

Craig Smith April 26, 2018September 28, 2020

The New Abbey Corn Mill, situated in the lovely village of New Abbey in Dumfries and Galloway, offers a glimpse into the history of Scotland’s ancient grain milling craft with a complete working set of original milling machinery.

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Solway Firth

The Complete Guide to Visiting the Solway Firth in South West Scotland

Craig Smith April 11, 2018September 28, 2020

The Solway Firth is rightly regarded as one of the most beautiful areas of Scotland, yet it’s often overlooked by visitors to the country. Stretching out across both England and Scotland the Solway Firth borders the stunning coastlines of Cumbria and Dumfries & Galloway and reaches out into the Irish Sea to almost touch the Isle of Man.

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Caerlaverock Castle

The Complete Guide to Visiting Caerlaverock Castle in South West Scotland

Craig Smith April 9, 2018September 28, 2020

Famous for its unusual triangular shape, the castle is surrounded by one of the few remaining moats in Scotland and the imposing fortified walls are a reminder of the siege years that troubled this part of the country during the Wars of Scottish Independence.

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Gretna Green

The Complete Guide to Visiting Gretna Green Blacksmiths Shop in South West Scotland

Craig Smith April 3, 2018January 14, 2021

If you’re in any way romantically inclined you should probably take a visit to the famous Gretna Green Blacksmiths Shop on the Scottish border near the Solway Firth (which you can read about in my Complete Guide to the Solway Firth).

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Dumfries and Galloway Beach

The Complete Guide to Visiting Free Attractions in Dumfries and Galloway

Craig Smith March 10, 2018August 21, 2020

Find a great selection of free attractions with my list of the best free attractions in Dumfries and Galloway

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The Complete Guide to Arran Forest Walks

Craig Smith Free Places to Visit, Outdoor Places to Visit, Western Isles January 9, 2021January 15, 2021Forest, Landscape, Nature, Video, Virtual Tour, Walking TrailEdit
Arran Forests

The forests of Arran offer some of the best mountain biking routes of any of the west-coast islands and any cycle ride is almost guaranteed to include sightings of Arran’s famed red squirrels. The most popular wooded areas are; Brodick Castle, Dyemill, Glenrickard, King’s Cave, North Sannox and South End.

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The Complete Guide to The Arran Coastal Way

Craig Smith Free Places to Visit, Outdoor Places to Visit, Strathyclyde December 17, 2020January 15, 2021Beach, Island, Landscape, Nature, Video, Virtual Tour, Walking TrailEdit
Arran Coastline

The Arran Coastal Way is a circular cycling and walking route around the perimeter of the Isle of Arran on Scotland’s west coast. This easy-going trail rewards visitors with stunning views at every section of its 65-mile length and there are plenty of opportunities to deviate onto nearby attractions along the way.

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The Complete Guide to Visiting Holy Isle, Arran

Craig Smith Free Places to Visit, Outdoor Places to Visit, Strathyclyde December 15, 2020January 4, 2021Island, Landscape, Nature, Video, Virtual TourEdit
Holy Isle

Holy Isle is located close to the eastern shore of the Isle of Arran on Scotland’s west coast. This small (one square mile) island has a rich religious history dating back hundreds of years and the tradition of quiet seclusion continues to this day thanks to the Centre for World Peace and Health located on the western edge of the isle.

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The Complete Guide to Visiting Brodick Castle on Arran

Craig Smith Historic Places to visit, Strathyclyde December 13, 2020January 9, 2021Castle, Park/Garden, Video, Virtual TourEdit
The Complete Guide to Visiting Brodick Castle on Arran

Brodick Castle, former seat of power of the Dukes of Hamilton, is a grand 19th-century castle located a few miles north of the town of Brodick on the Isle of Arran.

The castle is surrounded by an exceptionally large and well-maintained garden and country park and is currently managed by the National Trust for Scotland.

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