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The Outdoor Hotel
The Outdoor Hotel
Welcome to The Outdoor Hotel, a place to relax, unwind and reconnect. Enjoy all the benefits of being outside, off grid and close to nature, but with all the comfort of a luxury hotel.
Breakfast Packages
Set yourself up for the day ahead with our farm fresh seasonal breakfast packages. All of our ingredients are locally sourced and where possible organically grown.
Due to the seasonality of our ingredients our menu changes thought the year, ensuring you always get the great taste of Dumfries and Galloway.
The Nith Hotel
Located in the lovely village of Glencaple, in Caerlaverock, The Nith Hotel lies just 5 miles south of Dumfries in South West Scotland.
With splendid views over the River Nith to Criffel and the Solway Firth, our visitors and residents are delighted with the outlook!
While making this the perfect location for both visitors and residents today, it also lends itself to an interesting past.
Glencaple is a special place immersed in History, having been a busy port over 250 years ago.
It is fascinating to consider that The Nith Hotel has been looking after visitors since the late 1800’s. And you can expect a genuinely warm welcome and a comfortable stay to this day! Dumfries & Galloway boasts some of the finest scenery in Southern Scotland. Alongside the landscape, you will find many places to visit as well as plenty of interesting local attractions.
Family owned for generations
A genuine welcome awaits visitors to the family run Nith Hotel. The Houliston family have over 60 years’ experience in the Nith Hotel. Therefore 3 generations of Houlistons have offered a top class service! Nowadays, Joan and Jen Houliston take a personal interest to ensure guests receive a special welcome and enjoyable stay.
The en-suite bedrooms are comfortable and provide you with stunning views over the riverside scenery. In addition, our restaurant is highly regarded throughout the area for its varied menu of high-quality cuisine. And guests and visitors return again and again. Many tell us it is because they appreciate the wholesome, home-made food. Above all, our long-established chefs use fresh, local ingredients whenever possible.
We look forward to welcoming you to The Nith Hotel in person!
Our 8 light and airy bedrooms comprise singles, twins, doubles and a family room.
The rooms at The Nith Hotel are all well appointed with en-suite or private bath or shower room for your comfort. You will also find that our rooms are well maintained and provide the perfect place to relax after a day’s activities. You will love the views over the River Nith to Criffel as they are stunning at every time of year! A truly Scottish view – changing every second!
From 8.00 am – 9.15 am each morning, we offer you a full traditional Scottish Breakfast which is served in the main restaurant. With views up-river this time, our hearty breakfast (which is included in your stay) gives you an excellent start to the day. Each day of your stay!
You can be sure of a pleasant stay and our staff are always pleased to assist you. We will also gladly provide advice on the best sights and attractions in the area.
Robert Burns House
It was in this simple sandstone house in a quiet Dumfries street that Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet, spent the last years of his life. He died here in 1796 at the age of just thirty seven. The house shows us how the poet and his family lived in the late eighteenth century and is now a place of pilgrimage for Burns enthusiasts from around the world. The sales area has books, gifts and keepsakes, all with a Burns connection.
Robert Burns House is temporarily closed, it is not currently possible to reopen for public safety reasons. However, access can be arranged by appointment. Please call Dumfries Museum on 01387 253374 or email DumfriesMuseum@dumgal.gov.uk to make an appointment.
Accessibility: Four steps lead from the cobbled street to the door of Robert Burns House. Two rooms can be viewed on the ground floor. Visitors climb a narrow stair to four more rooms on the first floor. The closest public toilets, including disabled access toilets, are in the nearby Loreburn Shopping Centre. A virtual tour of Robert Burns House is available on request at the Robert Burns Centre.
Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre
The Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre (RBCFT) is a 69-seat cinema in a converted 18th century mill on the banks of the River Nith. The RBCFT screens a mixture of contemporary independent cinema as well as foreign language and arthouse films, documentaries, Live Events and classic films. We also have regular screenings for children and families as well as autism friendly relaxed screenings and dementia friendly films. Throughout the winter months, we host the popular Monday Night Film Club where customers stay on to discuss the evening film over coffee.
The Robert Burns centre Film Theatre shares the Robert Burns Centre with a museum which tells the story of Robert Burns’ last years spent in the bustling streets and lively atmosphere of Dumfries in the late eighteenth century. Recently redisplayed, the exhibition showcases a precious collection of artefacts that are of national significance. Visitors can explore Dumfries as it would have been at the time of Robert Burns through a fascinating 3D landscape model, with additional information and illustrations available on two new gallery apps. An audio booth gives visitors the chance to listen to contemporary performances of the poets’ songs and poems and younger visitors can discover more about Scotland’s national bard through a new gallery trail, colouring sheets, word games and jigsaws.
Also in the building is the Jaggy Thistle Bistro – opening times and menus are available at https://www.facebook.com/JaggyThistleBistro/
The Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre is now open, film screening programme is available at www.rbcft.co.uk
Robert Burns Centre Museum is also now open, Tues – Sat 10am – 1pm, 1.30 – 4pm. Book your free visit either online at ticketsource.co.uk or by calling the Midsteeple Box Office Tue – Sat 10am to 1pm on 01387 253383.
Accessibility: The Film Theatre is fully accessible to people using wheelchairs and has an accessible toilet. The cinema has space for 4 wheelchair users – advance booking these spaces is recommended.
There is a disabled badge holder’s space in the car park. The restaurant area and museum on the first floor can be reached via a stair lift.
The auditorium is fitted with a loop receiver which is suitable for people with hearing aids with a T switch.
The RBC accepts the CEA Card (Cinema Exhibitors’ Association Card). This is a national card that can be used to verify that the holder is entitled to one free ticket for a person accompanying them to the cinema.The card holder is charged at Full Ticket price.
Application forms can be picked up from the box office or downloaded from www.ceacard.co.uk.
For regular screenings, CEA Card holders will be entitled to one free ticket for a person accompanying them to the cinema.
For Access Cinema screenings, anyone who needs to bring along a helper to assist them in any way, will receive a complimentary ticket.
Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum
Discover Sanquhar’s world famous knitting tradition and the story of the mines and miners of Sanquhar and Kirkconnel. What was it like to be a prisoner in Sanquhar jail? How did the ordinary people of Upper Nithsdale live and work in times past? All this and more can be found in the town’s fine 18th century tolbooth. A free audiovisual presentation and gallery investigation take you on a tour, revealing the fascinating story of Upper Nithsdale.
Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum is now open Tues – Sat 10am – 1pm, 1.30 – 4pm (Seasonal museum – closes 31 October). Book your free visit either online at ticketsource.co.uk or by calling the Midsteeple Box Office Tue – Sat 10am to 1pm on 01387 253383.
Accessibility: Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum is accessed via a flight of stone steps. Public toilets are available 150m from the museum.
Dumfries Museum
A treasure house of history in Dumfries and Galloway, Dumfries Museum tells the story of the land and people of the region. Look out for fossil footprints left by prehistoric animals, the wildlife of the Solway, tools and weapons of our earliest people, stone carvings by Scotland’s first Christians and the everyday things of the Victorian farm, workshop and home. The museum also hosts a lively programme of special exhibitions, events and family activities throughout the year and has a shop selling unusual and nostalgic toys, gemstones, gifts and books.
The world’s oldest working Camera Obscura is on the top floor of the windmill tower at Dumfries Museum. Originally an astronomical instrument, it was installed in 1836 when the windmill was converted into an observatory. From it you can see a fascinating panoramic view of Dumfries and the surrounding countryside. A unique experience.
Dumfries Museum is now open Tues – Sat 10am -1pm, 1.30 – 4pm. Book your free visit either online at ticketsource.co.uk or by calling the Midsteeple Box Office Tue – Sat 10am to 1pm on 01387 253383.
Accessibility: There are two disabled car park spaces close to the covered front entrance of the museum. There is level access to the ground floor main hall displays and a lift to the first floor gallery and balcony exhibits. The windmill tower and Camera Obscura are accessed via a spiral staircase which winds around a pine mast. Toilets, including a disabled access toilet, are on the ground floor of the museum.
Gracefield Arts Centre
Gracefield Arts Centre is home to a collection of over 600 paintings and drawings by Scottish artists, most with links to Dumfries and Galloway. We have a packed programme of collection and contemporary exhibitions featuring regional, national and international artists and craft makers. We also run art and craft workshops for adults, children and families which ensures a lively atmosphere. The Arts Centre also has a craft shop, cafe and active print studio.
Gracefield Arts Centre is now open Tues – Sat 10am – 5pm. Book your free visit either online at ticketsource.co.uk or by calling the Midsteeple Box Office Tue – Sat 10am to 1pm on 01387 253383.
Accessibility: There is ramp to the ground floor of Gallery 1. The first floor of gallery 1 can only be accessed by stairs in this historic property. All areas of Gallery 2 including the shop, studio rooms and café are fully wheelchair accessible and there are a disabled access toilets.
Ferintosh Guest House
Ferintosh Guet House offers Bed and Breakfast accommodation in Dumfries. The Guest House is a very attractive red sandstone Victorian building resting peacefully in a quiet residential part of the historic and beautiful town of Dumfries, Scotland.
Ferintosh is opposite Dumfries Railway Station and a 5 minute walk from the town centre. There is ample parking nearby.
Free wireless internet access (Wi-Fi) throughout Ferintosh. So bring your laptop with you and enjoy wireless broadband in your room.
Warm, clean, comfortable, and stylishly furnished, you get much more for your money at Ferintosh Guest House; in addition to our outstanding breakfast selection there are face cloths, huge thick bath towels, cloth napkins, personal safes for guests’ valuables, tea/coffee making facilities (including decaf herbal, & hot chocolate), biscuits, hairdryers, cotton buds, cotton balls, makeup remover pads, shampoo, conditioner, shower soap, corkscrew, TV, alarm clock/radio, and an iron and ironing board are available.
Ferintosh Guest House has 5 bedrooms with a mix of Twin, Doubles and a Family Suite with ensuite and a single room with private facilities. Ferintosh blends the comfort, charm and beauty of a traditional Bed & Breakfast with outstanding customer service, and environmentally friendly business practices.
In the guest house, you will find a wide variety of magazines, books and guides to the area including information on Dumfries, Robert Burns, local Burnsian history, walking, cycling, fishing, and golf.
Walkers and cyclists are most welcome and we have facilities for their needs. As are fisherman and golfers.
We are dog friendly. Dogs are allowed to stay in the rooms with the guests, but must not ever be left unattended in the room, unless special arrangements are made.
We have poop bags, towels to dry wet/muddy dogs, and umbrellas for guests use. We also have spare leads, water bowls & food bowls available for your use should you need to borrow them.
There is a great tree lined place to walk dogs right across the road from the Guest House – There are also hundreds of great walks in the surrounding area.
We have never had a dog steal towels, cutlery, or pictures off the walls. We have never had to evict a dog in the middle of the night for being drunk and disorderly. No dog has ever smoked in our rooms and no dog has ever run out on their bill…
if your dog will vouch for you, you’re welcome to stay here too.
We are proud to be LGBT friendly, kilt friendly, and dog friendly.
Tradesmen working in Dumfries are welcome and catered to at Ferintosh.
For the comfort of our guests we no longer accommodate children under the age of 10.
We accept Cash, Cheques, and Debit/Credit Card
Ae Forest is the perfect place to get away from it all, whether you prefer a gentle stroll in the woods along by the river, a family picnic or a challenging bike trail, there’s something for everyone.
There are a selection of waymarked routes, for short walks, long hikes, family cycles or 7stanes green, blue and red graded trails. With a bikeshop and café on site, you can make sure you have everything you need before you set off to explore.
Ae is located north of Dumfries and is signposted off the A701. Parking charges apply, please visit the Forestry and Land website for further details.
Galloway Cycling Holidays
Welcome to the best cycling holidays in Scotland – Winner of Visit Scotland’s Thistle Awards for Best Outdoor / Activity company 2019/2020 in the West.
We specialise in guided and self-guided cycling holidays in the South West of Scotland. We also offer bike hire of quality bicycles (hybrid, road, gravel and eBikes) for day rides.
Explore the beauty of Galloway and our UNESCO Biosphere during a long weekend or book a longer tour. There are no set start dates. We can arrange the accommodation and will move your luggage. Come as a group, a club, a couple, or just by yourself. We customise your holidays to your fitness level and interests.
We have a large portfolio of amazing cycling routes for every type of cycling – always on beautifully quiet roads and tracks.
If you like gravel biking and off-road cycling – Galloway Forest Park is one of the best playgrounds anywhere in the world.
Discover Galloway and the path less pedalled the sustainable way.
For more service details, inspiring routes and lovely images of Galloway head to our website: www.gallowaycycling.com .
The Love Bug D&G
The Love Bug D&G offers stunning classic VWs
for Weddings,
Events and Corporate Promotions.
Tailor-made tour packages and bespoke itineraries available. Adorned with ribbons and bows to co-ordinate with your occasion, these classic beauties, like great Hollywood stars, never lose their appeal. Chilled bubbly on board.
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Visit our website http://www.thelovebugdg.co.uk
The Old Church Hall
Kirkbean
This beautifully renovated holiday cottage is situated a mile from the Solway Coast a short distance from Dumfries in
The Old Church Hall is a recently renovated and converted church hall in the hamlet of Kirkbean in Dumfries and Galloway, southwest Scotland. A beautiful area of hills,coast and wildlife, far away from the madding crowd but not too far off the beaten track.
The Hall is conveniently situated on the Solway Coast Heritage Trail, the A710 and is an ideal location from which to explore this historic region of south west Scotland and enjoy the many outdoor pursuits, including mountain biking, golf, water sports and walking.
*Ground Floor Facilities *3 bedrooms, (1 King with ensuite, 1 Double, 1 Twin) *Open plan kitchen and living area *Dishwasher *Washing Machine * Highchair & Cot available on request *Wifi *Garden / PatioGarden *Free Pets *Car Parking *Horse Riding Nearby *Fishing *Coastal Property (1 mile)
The coast at Carsethorn and the nearest pub ( which also serves super food and is dog friendly) is 1 mile away.
The Globe Inn
Nestling along a cobbled flagstone close, just off Dumfries’ High Street, The Globe Inn, first established in 1610 and Robert Burns’ favourite Howff, combines rich and passionate history with a stunning and sympathetically refurbished restaurant, bar, private dining room and museum.
The Globe offers a fusion of modern culinary techniques and traditional Scottish ingredients that delivers high quality lunch and dinner menus at fantastic value for money.
Reserve a table in the atmospheric ‘1610 Restaurant’ our main dining room (once the old stables), or choose our stunning Private Dining Room set within the panelled eves of the original hay loft. Whether you want to enjoy a intimate table for two or need a venue for your next business or family function, you can enjoy food of impeccable quality prepared by our Michelin-experienced chefs and enjoyable hospitable service from the front of house team.
The Globe still retains its roots as an inn and you are welcome to simply enjoy a drink at the bar or in the Snug, where you can select a dram from amongst the largest selection of whisky in the region and even try a snifter of Annandale Distillery’s rare, award winning Man O’Sword peaty Single Malt. We also have an interesting selection of unusual cocktails and an extensive list of sensibly-priced quality wines, or be taken on a journey through the history of Gin and Rum.
You can discover the history of Burns and his relationship with The Globe by booking on to one of the tours hosted by Burns’ Howff Club or Burns aficionado Jane Brown who tell passionate tales that will make you laugh and ponder on the stories the walls could tell. You can sit in the famous Poets Chair, if you can recite a verse of the Bard’s poetry, visit his bed chamber, kitchen and dining room, read the diamond etched verses scribed on the windowpane by his very own hand, and marvel at the various rare artefacts proudly displayed.
Lindean Guest House
Lindean Guest House offers comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation in the heart of Dumfries with local hosts offering a warm welcome, here to look after you during your stay.
Please note that we are not able to accommodate children or dogs.
Mabie House Hotel
There are 23 golf clubs that are members of the South of Scotland Golfers Association. Courses range from wee 9 hole courses in the picturesque Galloway hills to magnificent 18 hole links round the extensive coastline. Green fees range from as little as little as £10 in winter up to £60 for Southerness. Great value is to be had on courses to suit all tastes and abilities.
Visit South of Scotland Golf for a comprehensive details of all courses at www.southofscotlandgolf.com
Abbey Cottage Tearoom
Award-winning Abbey Cottage Tearoom is open every day. The kitchen in this family-owned business is busy from early morning producing home-cooked food. The scones are first into the oven, while a couple of homemade soups are prepared for lunch and there is always plenty of home baking for Afternoon Teas.
The menu features great local produce and many of the region’s finest ingredients, as well as fruit and salad from the family’s own gardens.
The Tearoom staff have good knowledge of gluten-free, lactose-free and vegan diets (from personal experience) and will be happy to help you choose something suitable from the main or special dietary menus.
The garden overlooks Sweetheart Abbey, and it’s a popular spot with walkers, cyclists and four-legged friends.
New Abbey is an attractive and historic village, and Abbey Cottage Tearoom is situated right next to the ancient ruins of Sweetheart Abbey. Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the village and a visit to the New Abbey Corn Mill, or take a more energetic walk up to the Waterloo Monument or Criffel for great views of the village, the Nith estuary and the Lake District mountains across the Solway.
Just six miles from Dumfries on the South West Coastal 300.
Visit our website https://www.abbeycottagetearoom.com/
Rockhall
Rockhall is a 16th century Tower House set in an idyllic location, well situated for exploring
Southwest Scotland. All bedrooms are en-suite and tastefully furnished, with views across Dumfries
to Criffel or the house’s gardens.
Amongst the 10.65 acres at Rockhall Tower are sweeping lawns, mature woodland, walnut groves, a
winding burn, pond and well established walkways. Numerous hidden gems throughout the grounds
include a wedding stone dated 1720 marking a Greirson wedding. A mystery grade B-listed monument, said to mark the grave of a once well-loved horse.
Rockhall Band B
We have two letting rooms, both en-suite. At the very top of the house, so the views towards Criffel and the Solway Coast from The Angus are quite wonderful. We provide binoculars in Angus!.
Beltie has great views of the acres of mature woodland, pond and beautiful flora and fauna. We have a self service start to your first meal of the day consisting of fresh fruit, yoghurts, nuts and seeds, and cereals. We serve you a choice of Filter coffee and various flavours of tea. You can then have your pre booked ( we are mindful of waste ) hot course of delicious local Scottish breakfast staples including haggis, black pudding, sausages, tomatoes, eggs etc. You might not manage lunch!
You are free to sit in the breakfast room which has a cosy open fire and just outside here is a guest space with a log burner. We are bookworms and there is a vast range of books for you to borrow on your stay. We are happy to have chat with you and help in any way. The house is large, so ring the bell if you need anything!
SOUTER JOHNNIE’S CABIN – THE ACCOMMODATION
Souter Johnnie’s cabin is a lovingly upgraded cosy, private log cabin which is nestled within the 15 acres of Rockhall Tower.
There are two bedrooms one double and a bunk, and a sofa bed in the lounge, sleeping 6.
The living area has a log burner (central heating is also a benefit) with an open plan adjoining well-equipped kitchen. A shower room with w.c and sink is off the small hallway
The large decking has a hot tub for 6, seating, privacy screen and BBQ
Essentially you can hide away from the busy world but stay connected with fibre optic broadband and Netflix.
We welcome well-behaved dogs.
Visit our website for availability
Criffel View Caravan Site
Criffel View Caravan Site is an exclusive, private, 5-van touring site, set in the beautiful and peaceful, Dumfrieshire countryside, on a small hill above the village of New Abbey with magnificent views over Criffel.
The site is situated a couple of miles back from the Solway Firth, with views to the south (on a clear day) across to The Lake District peaks.
The site is attached to a working farm.
The site is also situated within 15 minutes walk from New Abbey village, with its ancient abbey, pub, newsagent/grocery store and tearoom.
The village of New Abbey is situated on the South West Coastal 300 route around Dumfries & Galloway and Ayrshire.
The site is equally geared for caravans, campervans and larger motor homes.
Cost of pitch per night
£20 per caravan, campervan or motorhome per night
no additional charges (awnings, electricity, pets, wifi)
Checkin / Checkout
Check in after 1pm
Check out before 12 noon
Reception is at the main farmhouse
Easterbrook Hall and The Crichton Memorial Church sit proudly within the grounds of The Crichton in Dumfries in the South West of Scotland.
Easterbrook Hall is one of the largest auditoriums in the South of Scotland making it the perfect venue for everything from weddings, concerts and exhibitions to corporate events, family celebrations and performing arts and music events and festivals.
The Crichton Memorial Church is regularly used for weddings, funerals and weekly services as well as graduations, concerts, plays and ‘Wine & Dine’ events.
The Crichton has over 85 acres of landscaped grounds, gardens and parkland to explore and is easily accessible on foot, bicycle, car or bus from Dumfries town centre.
It is free and open to the public all year round and has stunning scenery, enchanting rock gardens and an intriguing history.
On site you’ll find The Crichton Memorial Church, Easterbrook Hall, Easterbrook Bistro, Bar & Spa, a thriving Business Park with over 80 businesses and an Academic Campus.
For those who would like to stay over, Holiday Inn Dumfries is conveniently located on site and is the perfect base to explore The Crichton and the South West of Scotland.
As well as being a stunning location to explore, The Crichton is a very popular wedding venue, conference centre and tourist destination.
It is an ideal training ground for those who like to run, cycle, walk, swim and keep fit and is the home to Crichton parkrun, which starts from outdside the Crichton Memorial Church every Saturday morning at 9.15am. The Crichton Golf Club welcomes visitors and is a 9-hole course located adjacent to The Crichton. For children and families there are plenty of green spaces and playing fields too.
Car parking is free and there are electric charging points and bicycle racks too.
Keep up to date with What’s On at The Crichton online at www.crichton.co.uk
#TheCrichton
Kilnford Farm Shop
(We are located along the A75 at the Garroch Roundabout – Right beside the NEW D&G Hospital!)
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Our farm shop is a treasure cove of local and Scottish delights. Our farm shop is often referred to as ‘the food hub of Dumfries and Galloway’. We have a butcher counter which boasts a selection of quality home reared produce, a deli counter packed full of local, Scottish and speciality cheeses along with homemade pies and our own home cured hams. The shop provides a huge range of day to day essentials such as bread and local milk to hand brewed ales and local biscuits.
If you’re looking for a gift, you can find something a little special in our craft section. Browse locally made pottery items, local art, handmade cards and of course everyone loves a mug with one of our famous Belties on it.
Our Kitchen Cafe provides the ultimate local food experience, where else can you feast on a burger that has been, farmed, handmade and cooked all in the same place?
The restaurant is open daily and here you can enjoy a full Scottish breakfast packed with our homemade sausages, haggis and black pudding, home cured bacon and local free range eggs. We have a range of daily lunch specials, speciality barista coffees and locally baked cakes.
D & G College- Complete Training Solutions
Complete Training Solutions (CTS) is the business development unit of Dumfries and Galloway College and has been established to meet the following key strategic aims: to respond to the business development needs of local employers and the wider business community and to establish strong strategic alliances and develop a range of learning partnerships.
We will do this by providing quality training that is relevant to your business needs. Services offered by Complete Training Solutions include:
Business Support Services
Certificated and Customised Training Solutions
Funding Information
Vocational Qualifications
Co-ordination
Please contact Nicola Lawrie on 01387 734199 or E Mail on lawrien@dumgal.ac.uk
Theatre Royal Dumfries
Scotland’s Oldest Theatre, established 1792.
Historically modern.
The oldest theatre in Scotland, the Theatre Royal is in the heart of Dumfries and first opened its doors in 1792. It has strong associations with the renowned Scottish poet Robert Burns, who wrote several pieces specifically for its stage.
The Theatre saw multiple changes of ownership during the first half the of 20th Century, before being bought by the Guild of Players in 1959.
The Guild managed to secure support from new sources and instead of planning on building new facilities upwards, they looked towards expanding outwards. Adjacent buildings were purchased, and renovation work began in 2014, completed by the end of 2015. The newly refurbished building includes several new spaces while maintaining many of the historic features, ushering Scotland’s oldest theatre into the 21st Century.
Attend one of the touring productions presented throughout the year, which includes live music, stand-up comedy and theatrical dramas. The Guild of Players presents a regular season of four shows, as well as a family-friendly Christmas pantomime.
Grab a drink at the bar before the show or enjoy a meal from the customised theatre menus at nearby restaurants. Want to get hands-on at the theatre? You can participate in one of the workshops or join our group of fantastic volunteers and help build sets and design costumes.
Getting there:
The Theatre Royal is located on the edge of Dumfries’ main shopping district, a short walk from the Dumfries railway station. It’s a 1.5-hour train journey to Dumfries from Glasgow or just under one hour’s drive from Carlisle Airport.
Ae Forest Bike Shop and Cafe
Ae has a brilliant trail center as part of the famous 7Stanes with routes for all levels. The forest also offers some lovely walks.
There will always be a warm welcome at Ae and it’s a great place to go walking, horse riding or to simply hang out and relax. Come and have a look for yourself!
Bannatyne Health Club & Spa ,Marchfield House, Dumfries DG1 1SE
Grovewood House Bed and Breakfast
Kirkbean
Grovewood House Bed and Breakfast at Kirkbean in Dumfries and Galloway is the perfect base for exploring all that this beautiful and tranquil area of South-West Scotland has to offer.
The South West Coastal 300 Route runs right past the door making this a great place to stay if you are riding (Cycle or motorbike) or driving this wonderful route.
We can also offer secure parking for your bike or car.
Grovewood House offers comfortable en-suite accommodation at just £45 per person per night, with discounts available for stays of 3 nights or more and a 10% discount for single occupancy.
En-suite facilities include a bath with shower while an iron, ironing board, extra bedding, etc., are all available on request. We serve a full Scottish breakfast to set you up for a day of exploring all that this stunning area has to offer visitors. And depending on the weather, you’re more than welcome to sit outside in the patio area of our extensive gardens to eat it, all the while admiring the peace and quiet, the birdsong and the beautiful garden colours.
Grovewood House is also biker-friendly and if you’re lucky, you may even spot some of host Ian’s classic cars in and around the property.
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Moat Brae is the Birthplace of Peter Pan.
New Family Attraction set in the ‘enchanted land’ that inspired the story of Peter Pan.
Discover a world of children’s stories in the enchanted land that inspired the story of Peter Pan. Author JM Barrie played pirate games as a child in the 1870s. Featuring: Neverland Discovery Garden, Exhibitions, Darling Children’s Nursery, Home Under the Ground, Nana’s Kennel, Pirate Ship, Mermaids Lagoon, Play Features, Centre For Children’s Literature and Storytelling, Restored Georgian House, Heritage Tours, Riverside Views, Events, Activities, Café, Shop.
Opened to the public June 2019
when shades of night began to fall, certain young mathematicians shed their triangles, crept up walls and down trees, and became pirates in a sort of Odyssey that was long afterwards to become the play of Peter Pan. For our escapades in a certain Dumfries Garden, which is enchanted land to me, were certainly the genesis of that nefarious work, Peter Pan.”
JM Barrie – creator of Peter Pan
The Crichton, Dumfries
The Crichton has over 85 acres of landscaped grounds, gardens and parkland to explore and is easily accessible on foot, bicycle, car or bus from Dumfries town centre.
It is free and open to the public all year round and has stunning scenery, enchanting rock gardens and an intriguing history.
On site you’ll find The Crichton Memorial Church, Easterbrook Hall, Easterbrook Bistro, Bar & Spa, a thriving Business Park with over 80 businesses, as well as an Academic Campus.
For those who would like to stay over, Holiday Inn Dumfries is conveniently located on site and is the perfect base to explore The Crichton and the South West of Scotland.
As well as being a stunning location to explore, it is also a very popular wedding venue, conference centre and tourist destination. It is an ideal training ground for those who like to run, cycle, walk, swim and keep fit and is the home to Crichton parkrun, which starts from outdside the Crichton Memorial Church every Saturday morning at 9.15am. The Crichton Golf Club welcomes visitors and is a 9-hole course located adjacent to The Crichton. For children and families there are plenty of green spaces and playing fields too.
Easterbrook Hall is one of the largest auditoriums in the South of Scotland and has a regular programme of events, concerts and festivals and is regularly used for family celebrations and parties as well as charity events and corporate functions.
Car parking is free and there are electric charging points and bicycle racks too.
Keep up to date with What’s On at The Crichton online at www.crichton.co.uk
#TheCrichton
The Cairndale Hotel and Leisure Club
Recognised as one of the friendliest Hotels in Dumfries The Cairndale Hotel and Leisure Club offers welcoming and comfortable accommodation in Dumfries.
Offering centrally located, comfortable accommodation in Dumfries, rooms have been stylishly decorated to retain the charm and character of this Scottish hotel.
A choice of Classic, Superior and Deluxe rooms and Deluxe Suites available. Guests can check in from 2pm and rooms must be vacated by 11am on day of departure.
Breakfast is served in Reivers Restaurant (Mon – Fri: 7am – 9.30am, Sat & Sun: 7.30am – 10am).
Guests can enjoy:
- Comfortable accommodation
- En-suite facilities
- Free WIFI in room
- Free use of the hotel leisure facilities
- Hearty Scottish breakfast each morning
- Free car parking
The Barracuda Leisure Club
The Barracuda Leisure Club in Dumfries is the Cairndale Hotel’s privately owned leisure club. Situated on the ground floor of the hotel,
The leisure club offers excellent leisure facilities, including swimming pool, sauna, steam room, spa pool and fully equipped gym.
Enjoy the facilities of The Barracuda Leisure Club:
- Fully heated swimming pool
- Spa pool
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Fully air conditioned gymnasium
We look forward to seeing you here…
The Cairndale Hotel & Leisure Club is proud to announce the introduction of the new Spa facility, based within The Barracuda Leisure Club. It offers a wide range of beauty treatments, holistic therapies for you to indulge in and enjoy.
A range of Spa Breaks, Spa Days and Pamper Packages are available, offering excellent value, relaxing and enjoyable breaks and days out.
GOLF BREAKS IN DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY
The Cairndale Hotel in Dumfries offers excellent value golf breaks in Scotland.
With a range of golfing packages available to suit all abilities, you can choose the perfect break for you.
With numerous superb golf courses in Dumfries & Galloway, golf co-ordinator Kevin Potts can help you choose the perfect combination of courses that will ensure a challenging and enjoyable golf break in Scotland.
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OR CALL 01387 240286 FOR DETAILS
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Solway Tours
Solway Tours offer Five star, bespoke guided historic and ancestral tours of Dumfries and Galloway and across Scotland. DandG Life Tourism Champion Winner 2016
We aim to provide unforgettable experiences through our extensive knowledge and insight into the History of Scotland which will create memories and smiles that last a lifetime. We seek to provide our customers with positive travel experiences delivered with a sense of warmth, friendliness, pride and a passion for promoting Dumfries and Galloway as a high quality tourist destination. We are very confident that you will thoroughly enjoy all aspects of our guided tours and be in awe of the majestic countryside and impact which South West Scotland has had on shaping our global community.
We are more than happy to create a flexible itinerary to suit your areas of interest. Our website gives more suggested areas to visit and we will arrange a bespoke and personalised tour for each party.
Our tours offer an individually tailored and unique insight into the historical and cultural delights of South West Scotland and beyond. We provide a personalised, chauffeur-driven, high quality service which will allow you to experience the most majestic countryside whilst visiting some of the most important historical and cultural sites in the country.
Lesley and Mark, your Solway Tours guides, offer a range of flexible, tailor-made tours for families or small groups to experience the charms that Dumfries and Galloway has to
offer. We are both experienced historians with specialist backgrounds in secondary education at a senior managerial level and will delight and regale you about the historic and cultural importance of Dumfries and Galloway and beyond.
Your tour experience will be enhanced further by being chauffeur driven in our comfortable and stylish seven seater Renault Grand Scenic.
A lovely cottage with historical value in the centre of the picture postcard village New Abbey. Nestled amongst the lovely cottages of the village, Rosewall is full of charm. Perfect for a country get away or a romantic break for two. Within a short walking distance of the cottage there is a general store, tea room with gift shop, pub and of course the stunning Sweetheart Abbey. Nearby there are plenty of beaches, walks and wildlife watching to enjoy. There are also golf courses and numerous cycle trails within easy reach. Dumfries is 7 miles away and has many amenities.
The cottage itself is very cosy and beautifully decorated. There is one double bedroom, bathroom with bath and shower, living room and a dining kitchen. All modern facilities including washer/dryer, microwave, coffee machine, bluetooth speaker and Wifi. There is a small private garden to the rear which is a lovely place to sit and have your morning coffee if the sun is out. A fantastic location to experience everything the area has to offer and the perfect place to relax. Parking can be on street or at the car park for the Abbey which is a short walk.
Welcome to Criffel Coaches.
At Criffel Coaches our aim is to provide high quality mini coach travel at affordable prices without compromising on safety.
We are a small, family run, concern, operating quality 16 seat Mercedes mini coaches from our base near Dumfries.
We take pride in providing a friendly, caring and professional service to all our customers, being committed to serving you to the highest standards possible. Whatever your travel requirements, please feel free to contact us and we will try our best to assist you.
Dumfries and Galloway is ideally situated within a reasonable travelling distance of places of interest across the north of England, the Central Belt of Scotland and the Borders, returning again on the same day.
The local area has much to offer those following active pursuits in the countryside, as well as quiet roads, attractive towns to visit, historic locations, and high quality accommodation
NUNLAND HILLSIDE HOLIDAY LODGES
Located amidst the rolling hills of Dumfries & Galloway and less than 5 miles from the ancient and historic town of Dumfries, Nunland Holiday Lodges offer luxurious accommodation options for families or groups of friends. Each lodge can accommodate from 2 – 6 persons and guests may select from stunning hilltop lodges that proffer breath-taking views over the surrounding countryside, or traditional, sheltered lodges with contemporary interiors that nestle in the valley.
Special Holiday Option Packs are available too and these can be seen on the website.
For families, Dumfries & Galloway offers a wealth of activities, young and old alike can enjoy the majesty of the rugged coastline, relax on safe sandy beaches or perhaps take in a little fishing on serene lochs. The Dumfries & Galloway area is often called a hidden gem, from Gretna Green in the east to Stranraer in the west but also offers a wealth of fine pubs and restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets.
With numerous castles, battlegrounds and religious sites, South Scotland provides numerous sites of historic interest. Alternatively you may choose some retail therapy and after a hard day’s shopping simply sit back in the luxury of your own hot tub and soak up the breathtaking views.
Friars Carse Hotel,
set in a 45 acre Dumfriesshire estate including woodland extending down to the banks of the River Nith, this country house hotel offers guests a warm welcome.
It has a magnificent panelled entrance hall and elegant staircase, a well-furnished spacious lounge with views over the garden and river, a comfortable bar and a panelled snooker room with full sized table.
The hotel’s riverside setting and historic atmosphere make it a truly memorable wedding venue and its private fishing beat provides angling in season. In fact, Friars Carse Hotel is a great place for a leisure break for anyone who likes the outdoors in friendly surroundings. There are also self catering cottages within its grounds.
Mostly Ghostly Tours
A warm welcome to the home of Mostly Ghostly Tours – Dumfries and Galloway’s first paranormal investigation team and creators of a range of well-researched ghost and local history tours encompassing everything from Scotland’s most haunted road to an intriguing vampire legend dating back to the 12th century. We are proud winners of the 2012 & 2014 Dumfries & Galloway Life Tourism Champion Awards.
Mostly Ghostly, as our name suggests, are mainly focused on ghosts and hauntings, however we welcome reports of big cat sightings, UFOs, ostensible reincarnation and many other fascinating aspects of the paranormal and supernatural. United by our close friendships and determination to explore and evidence the unknown, we have all experienced something, both personally and collectively, that we cannot find a current explanation for.
The team has since developed and diversified, creating five exciting tours showcasing elements unique to our region. While exploring innovative ways to fund our research visits, we had the idea of developing a ghost walk for Dumfries. With our existing passion for ghost stories and local studies combined with a desire to promote tourism and culture in the region, it seemed like a natural progression. Our philosophy is that a good story well told needs little in the way of artistic license; each event takes months of careful research to create a truly authentic experience.
Easterbrook Hall and The Crichton Memorial Church sit proudly within the grounds of The Crichton in Dumfries in the South West of Scotland.
Easterbrook Hall is one of the largest auditoriums in the South of Scotland making it the perfect venue for everything from weddings, concerts and exhibitions to corporate events, family celebrations and performing arts and music events and festivals.
The Crichton Memorial Church is regularly used for weddings, funerals and weekly services as well as graduations, concerts, plays and ‘Wine & Dine’ events.
The Crichton has over 85 acres of landscaped grounds, gardens and parkland to explore and is easily accessible on foot, bicycle, car or bus from Dumfries town centre.
It is free and open to the public all year round and has stunning scenery, enchanting rock gardens and an intriguing history.
On site you’ll find The Crichton Memorial Church, Easterbrook Hall, Easterbrook Bistro, Bar & Spa, a thriving Business Park with over 80 businesses and an Academic Campus.
For those who would like to stay over, Holiday Inn Dumfries is conveniently located on site and is the perfect base to explore The Crichton and the South West of Scotland.
As well as being a stunning location to explore, The Crichton is a very popular wedding venue, conference centre and tourist destination.
It is an ideal training ground for those who like to run, cycle, walk, swim and keep fit and is the home to Crichton parkrun, which starts from outdside the Crichton Memorial Church every Saturday morning at 9.15am. The Crichton Golf Club welcomes visitors and is a 9-hole course located adjacent to The Crichton. For children and families there are plenty of green spaces and playing fields too.
Car parking is free and there are electric charging points and bicycle racks too.
Keep up to date with What’s On at The Crichton online at www.crichton.co.uk
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Easterbrook Bistro, Bar & Spa (formerly Neuro’s) is located in the heart of The Crichton as forms part of the magnificent Easterbrook Hall.
Easterbrook Bistro is an ideal place to stop-off for coffee, lunch or dinner or for cocktails and pre-show meal and drinks. It’s also great for takeaway coffee, brunch and lunch and is the go-to place for a business meeting, a colleague’s birthday, corporate celebration or just an informal catch-up with friends. Afternoon Teas, Sunday Roasts and Crichton Cocktails are a popular choice too!
Within Easterbrook Bistro you’ll find the swimming pool and spa and Neuro’s Spa and Beauty where you can treat yourself or a friend to a relaxing beauty treatment.
Whatever your reason for visiting, our friendly team is ready to welcome and welcome you back to Easterbrook Bistro, Bar & Spa.
For more information about The Crichton, which has 85 acres of landscaped grounds and gardens to explore visit www.crichton.co.uk
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Welcome to Ellisland Museum and Farm. From 1788-1791, Ellisland Farm was the rural home of National Bard Robert Burns. He built the house for his family. Its fabulous location by the river Nith inspired him to write some of his most famous poems.
Today visitors can explore Burns’ farmhouse; the kitchen where meals were shared, his spence where genius was ignited. Then discover more about his life, work, and the setting that brought us Tam o’ Shanter, Banks O’ Doon and Auld Lang Syne.
Discover Scotland is the largest independent holiday letting agency in South West Scotland, with a portfolio of more than 200 cottages, built up since 1982. We have a wonderful variety of properties on offer, whether you’re looking for a coastal holiday, city break or true wilderness experience. With properties accommodating parties of 2 up to 26 there really is something for everyone, including the dog!
Our aim is to ensure that holidaymakers receive a warm welcome and an everlasting holiday experience, ensuring visitors return time and again. We are always pleased to hear from holidaymakers before, during and after their holidays. Feel free to email, call or Facebook us, we’re open 7 days a week from 8.30am until 5pm. Or why not pop into our centrally located Castle Douglas office when passing by!
Caerlaverock Castle
This site is currently closed as a precautionary measure while we undertake site inspections. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Find out more about our conservation work: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/about-us/news/site-access-update/.
While some areas may be closed, there will be additional interpretation available on-site so you don’t miss out. This may include QR codes so make sure your mobile can read these when visiting.
The epitome of the moated, medieval stronghold, Caerlaverock’s great triangular defences guard the Solway shore. This site has had a turbulent past. In 1300, its 60-strong garrison was defeated by Edward I’s vast English army in a siege.
Despite the castle’s rugged appearance, its walls conceal a stunning Renaissance residence of the 1630s. See bluebells in spring, dragonflies and wildflowers in summer and barnacle
geese in winter.
Admission
Member/Explorer Pass holder: FREE
Adult: £6.00
Child aged 5–15: £3.60
Child under 5: FREE
Concession: £4.80
Opening Times
30 April 2021-31 March 2022:
Daily, 10am to 4pm
Advance booking required.
Marthrown of Mabie
is right in the heart of the forest, away from the hustle and bustle of the world – a uniquely rustic environment in a breathtaking setting, Although only a few miles from the region’s capital town of Dumfries, Marthrown of Mabie is completely surrounded by forest and this makes the sounds of modern life disappear. Marthrown of Mabie is a great spot to relax and unwind, with a sauna and hot tub on site.
Marthrown is not the place for “White Gloves” but we do have a uniquely breathtaking and beautiful environment !
Marthrown of Mabie a friendly bunkhouse in the heart of Mabie Forest.
Meals are available to pre-order. There is Sauna and Hot Tub in grounds.
A Yurt and Celtic Roundhouse are available to hire.
Ideal for Weddings, Parties etc
Priestlands Bungalow: the self catering holiday cottage in the town and the country
Priestlands Bungalow is the self catering holiday cottage in both the town and the country, giving you the benefits of both worlds. This former farm worker’s cottage is ideally located on the edge of town with a rural outlook. On the A710 Dumfries to New Abbey road it is close to the services and facilities of Dumfries. Priestlands Bungalow is in a well placed central location for you to enjoy all that Dumfries and Galloway has to offer. It is a great base whether you want to visit town or country, coast or hills.
Our accommodation
Our renovated 3 bedroom single storey house provides comfortable, modern self catering accommodation. We can sleep up to 6. There is a double bedroom, a twin room and a single room with an additional folding bed. We welcome families – cot, highchair and baby bath available for your use and plenty of room to play both inside and outside. There is free Wi-Fi available.
Guests have exclusive use of a south west facing garden with lawn, shrubs and a paved seating area, with views of Criffel. It looks out over rolling fields, grazed in summer by cattle and sheep. There is a lockable outside store for bikes and outdoor gear. You can park off road right next to the cottage.
Find out more on our website http://www.priestlands-dumfries.co.uk
or Cottage Guide https://www.cottageguide.co.uk/priestlands
Arbigland Estate
We have some of the most charming seaside holiday cottages Scotland has anywhere and we would love you to come and stay and see them for yourselves. We are in Dumfries and Galloway on the South West coast of Scotland. Please visit our web site for more details.
https://www.arbiglandestate.co.uk/
From the luxury of the House on the Shore, bed & breakfast accommodation
to the comfort of our self catering log chalets, we can cater for every need and can sleep from 2 – 32 people depending on the cottages taken
Choosing places to stay is about the right location and the perfect cottage and with our private sandy beaches, spectacular scenery and prolific wildlife we have some of the best dog-friendly sea-side holiday cottages in South West Scotland, together with an enviable micro climate unique to this coastline. All the cottages (except Shore Cottage) have cosy wood burning stoves, incredibly comfortable beds with crisp clean linen, large enclosed gardens and stunning views. We have a lot of repeat bookings which is testimony to how much our guests enjoy staying here.
We have 4 traditional stone built cottages some right on the sea (Shore Cottage 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom) and some a 5 – 10 minutes walk from the sea (Powillimount Cottage 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, West Lodge 2 bedroom and Little Dunbar 2 en suite bedrooms)
We also have 3 log chalets set in about half an acre of landscaped ground that leads down to the beach. They are light and airy with large open plan living areas, 2 comfortable bedrooms and cosy woodburning stoves, stunning views and lots of space.
Golf, fishing, 7stanes mountain biking, horse riding, bird watching, shooting (including wildfowling), stalking and hill walking can all be enjoyed locally (see the wide range of local activities available).
We are dog friendly and perfect for children. You can even arrange to bring your horse.
All except one of our holiday properties have log burning stoves for that real fire experience in cosy winter breaks.
All our holiday properties have sea views and are within easy walking distance of the beach.
We have wi-fi available in all the cottages.
We are a top wildlife tourism destination with red squirrels, otters, dolphins and other rare species as well as amazing birdlife.
We have the best pub in the area within walking distance of the log chalets. The local area has a range of good pubs, shops and restaurants.
Some of our properties have disabled access (assisted wheelchair access). Please ask for advice on the most suitable cottage.
We can sleep up to 32 across all our self catering accommodation, or take the 3 log chalets for a large family gathering sleeping 12 all together.
Our location is stunning and we are on the edge of a dark sky region so the stars are too!
Greenhead Lodge is a cosy barn conversion beside small farm, above the Cairn Valley and only six miles from Dumfries.
Sleeps eight in four twin-bedded rooms- three convertible to doubles- and furnished with a large sauna, games room and wood-burning stove in the lounge, for unwinding after a busy day, of outdoor activities.
Centrally located for accessing the 7stanes mountain bike trails and other outings around Dumfries and Galloway, as well as having convenient transport links to the Central belt and Carlisle.
Cavens Country House
Cavens Country House is one of the loveliest ‘home from home’ country house hotels in Dumfries and Galloway. Set in twenty acres of peaceful, beautifully landscaped private gardens and near Dumfries in Scotland Cavens Country House is a gem of a small 4 star gold country retreat of character and charm.
Cavens Country House is the home of the Fordyce family who provide warm hospitality and welcome guests to this beautiful part of Dumfriesshire on the Solway coast.
This intimate country house hotel offers absolute relaxation and well-being in four star luxury that makes this hotel accommodation in Dumfries and Galloway one of the areas leading hotels for short breaks, small intimate weddings and meetings.
As a local Dumfries restaurant Cavens Country House welcomes non-residents.
Full dinner is included in the rate if staying at Cavens Country House and non residents pay £35 for the daily changing 3 course menu. we usualy offer two or three choices at each course.
Owner Angus is chef and uses only the freshest local produce to form his daily changing menus. His food has been rightly recognised by various national hospitality organisations.
East Brae Cottage
East Brae Cottage is a traditional Galloway Cottage, set in the beautiful Dumfries & Galloway countryside, on the A75 Road and 20 minutes’ drive from Dumfries. It offers rooms with free WiFi and views onto the surrounding farmland.
Each room at East Brae Cottage has simple, pleasant decor with TV and tea and coffee facilities and All our accommodation in on the ground floor. There is access to a shared bathroom, while one of the rooms has an en suite shower room.
Breakfast is served in the dining room and is made from only the finest, locally sourced ingredients, offering a tasty Scottish breakfast, made from meaty sausages, crispy bacon, fresh black pudding and haggis, and free range eggs, while lighter options are also available
Delicious homemade evening meals are also served – just book them in advance.
You can go walking in the surrounding countryside and nearby sights include Castle Douglas, 20 minutes’ drive away. The West coast is around 15 miles from the property.
Stranraer’s ferry connections to Ireland can be reached in 90 minutes by car, while to the East, Newcastle and its links to the Netherlands are around 100 miles away.
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Cyclists and walkers will definitely want to make the most of the excellent walking routes and quiet cycling trails and nature lovers won’t be disappointed either as the region abounds with fascinating wildlife and beautiful scenery. Head into town to have a drink at one of the traditional public houses, or visit the local antique shop, to discover unusual treasures.
Plenty to do for the children too.
