Dumfries & Galloway is a beautiful part of Scotland, with an undulating coastline of rocky shoreline and sandy beaches, and acres of forest and green spaces inland. Your break here can include outdoor activities, history and cultural attractions, delicious food and much more.
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Enjoy the great outdoors with plenty of outdoor activities, wildlife to spot and family-friendly attractions.
There are trails of all kinds in both the Borders and Dumfries and Galloway including mountain biking, gravel and road biking.
See these majestic and fierce animals throughout the countryside in the South as they've worked hard to make sure the habitats have been preserved.
Just beyond the borders lie ancient woodlands, glittering lochs, roaring rivers, and rising hills, perfect for a whole range of outdoor activities..
Explore spooky castle jails and ancient forests, spend your days by the loch trying new watersports or test your mettle at thrilling adventure parks.
Discover one of Scotland's greatest medieval fortresses, the UK's only triangular castle.
Find places to stay in Dumfries & Galloway, including cosy cabins, quirky glamping huts, luxurious country house hotels, welcoming B&Bs, modern caravan holiday homes, and even treehouses!
Choose between walking, cycling and driving routes, or follow our suggested itineraries around the area.
Explore the biosphere and discover untouched coastlines and deep woodlands and forests, with a rich diversity of plants and wildlife.
Explore the biosphere and discover untouched coastlines and deep woodlands and forests, with a rich diversity of plants and wildlife.
The region is home to the UK’s first International Dark Sky Park, the Galloway Forest Park.
Explore the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere by public transport with these fantastic visitor guides.
"South of Scotland has so much to offer although many will drive past it to get to the Highlands. Whether you are visiting Scotland or live in Scotland and looking for a weekend trip, I would recommend exploring this area and checking out the many activities such as Galloway Red Deer Range, a walk to the top of Grey Mare’s Tail waterfall and a drive through Raider’s Road to the Otter Pool."
Get friendly and helpful advice for your trip at our iCentres.
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Trains run regularly from Glasgow to Ayr, and some trains continue along the coast to Girvan and Stranraer.
Trains run in the east of Dumfries & Galloway from Carlisle or Glasgow through Gretna Green, Annan, Dumfries, Sanquhar and Kirkconnell. A direct service to Lockerbie from Glasgow and Edinburgh is also available.
Bus and coachStagecoach service 101A from Edinburgh Bus Station will take you to Dumfries via Biggar and Moffat.
Start your journey to Dumfries & Galloway in the South of Scotland by catching Stagecoach service X74 to Dumfries via Moffat from Buchanan Bus Station, then switch to local services.
Take Borders Buses service number X95 to Edinburgh via Langholm, Galashiels and Stow .
If you’re travelling from north Scotland, take the M80 towards Glasgow, then onto the M74. Follow the motorway south along the River Clyde, through South Lanarkshire and into Dumfries & Galloway in the South of Scotland as the M74 becomes the A74. To reach Dumfries & Galloway, you can also continue west along the M77, then head south through Ayrshire, travelling along the coast and country roads.
From Carlisle, simply follow along the M6 to reach the border town of Gretna. You can then explore Dumfries & Galloway further, following the A75 or A74.
There are two ferry connections between the South of Scotland and Northern Ireland: Stena Line offers regular services between Belfast and Cairnryan in Dumfries & Galloway, while P&O Ferries operates a connection between Larne and Cairnryan. Further ferry connections to destinations across Scotland arrive into Greenock near Glasgow, which is also the main port for cruise ships.
Fly into Edinburgh or Glasgow airports from across the UK and Europe, including Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham, Belfast, Dublin and Amsterdam.
Dumfries & Galloway can be easily reached from Glasgow International Airport , Glasgow Prestwick Airport and Edinburgh International Airport to the north, and Carlisle Lake District Airport to the south-west. You can connect to local public transport options or hire a car at each of the airports for a smooth onwards journey.
