Best places in Dumfries and Galloway
Discover the best places in Dumfries and Galloway, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 34 places in the city.
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Galloway Forest Park
National forest
Expansive parkland featuring miles of forests, scenic hiking/biking trails, fishing spots & deer.
4.80 (1.7K reviews)
2
Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Beautiful place to visit. Pay to park in the car park at the bottom (£3) and then chose a path to follow. The one to the right takes you right up to the loch at the top or the one to the left takes you to a wonderful viewpoint of the waterfall.
Car park gets full fast so best to get there early
4.90 (514 reviews)
3
Lighthouse Holiday Cottages at the Mull of Galloway
Self-catering accommodation
Perched on the edge of a 260 ft.–high cliff, this scenic lighthouse was built by Robert Stevenson.
4.80 (1.1K reviews)
4
Grey Mares Tail Nature Reserve
Nature preserve
Named for its striking 60-m. waterfall, this park offers a variety of trails & diverse wildlife.
4.90 (377 reviews)
5
Red Deer Range
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 Highly recommend
Visited twice whilst we were in the area the kids loved it. The deer are very friendly and come right up to the gaps in the fence or the windows in the hide, especially if you bring some carrots.
Ample parking and Free!
Busy at times but not for long.
4.70 (752 reviews)
6
Caerlaverock Castle
Castle
One of Scotland’s great medieval castles, with an impressive twin-towered gatehouse and a moat.
4.60 (2.2K reviews)
7
Bruce’s Stone
Historical landmark
👍👍 A large stone erected in 1929 to commemorate Robert the Bruce’s victory at the Battle of Glentrool.
Stand at the stone and look towards the woods on the far side of the loch where the battle happened in 1307.
After attacking English forces in Galloway, an army was dispatched to capture Robert the...
4.70 (466 reviews)
8
Gallie Craig Coffee House
Coffee shop
👍👍 This has to be one of the most stunning locations for a coffee house anywhere in the world. Situated on the tip of the mull of Galloway - Scotlands most Southerly point, with views across to the Isle of Man, Ireland and beautiful Luce bay. Food lovely and service great but the big glass windows giv...
$$ $$
4.70 (459 reviews)
9
Gather
Bistro
👍👍 Wow this place is amazing. The views are to die for. An absolutely beautiful place to stop at. We were on our way back to our hotel from a day out and had been recommended to stop here on the way home. We were not disappointed. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the restaurant and outdoor...
$$ $$
4.70 (420 reviews)
10
Mull of Galloway Lighthouse Visitor Centre
Museum
👍👍 Fabulous drive up to the lighthouse. That's an experience in itself.. stunning views everywhere you look.
Nice cafe and gift shop there too.
4.80 (241 reviews)
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Cairn Holy Chambered Cairn
Historical landmark
👍👍 Tucked just off the A75 just a short drive from Gatehouse of Fleet you will find the mystical Cairn Holy Chambered Cairns. Two burial mounds which have a fascinating place within the beautiful landscape. These stones are impressive and it is worth stopping by. It is a hidden gem and worth seeing dur...
4.70 (330 reviews)
13
OakHill Cafe & Deli
Cafe
👍👍 Had a lovely breakfast here. The food was delicious and the gentleman serving us was so lovely and helpful. We also ordered some food to go for our journey and was very accommodating.
Super dog friendly too.
Highly reccomend.
$$ $$
4.80 (179 reviews)
15
WWT Caerlaverock
Tourist attraction
Coastal wetlands sheltering barnacle geese, whooper swans & ospreys, with observatories & hides.
4.60 (287 reviews)
16
Cream o' Galloway Ice Cream Parlour
Ice cream shop
Working dairy farm with farmer-led tours, plus an ice cream parlour, crazy golf & nature trails.
$$ $$
4.40 (1.4K reviews)
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Auchenlarie Holiday Park
Holiday park
Laid-back property offering simple cottages with kitchens, plus a bistro and an indoor pool.
$52/night
4.40 (1.3K reviews)
18
RSPB Mersehead
Nature preserve
👍 Great place for about an hour walk (dog on lead if you have one). £3 RSPB donation to park. There are bird hides in various places to visit and observe Barnacle Geese etc.
W.r.t the Walk it's circular around the reserve, part of it is beach, some of it full of cockleshells. You should see various b...
4.60 (267 reviews)
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Murray's Monument
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Steep walk up to the monument but the views at the top are definitely worth it. Did it with my two kids (youngest 4) so its fine, but a bit rocky at the top. Would not recommend pushchairs etc. Just a few mins down the road from the Red Deer Range too.
4.70 (140 reviews)
20
The 19th Hole
Pub
👍👍 Great bar with outside space sports WiFi pool tables food and dog friendly
$ $$$
4.50 (240 reviews)