See & Do - Visit South West Scotland

If you’re looking for fun things to do in South West Scotland, you’re in the right place. Maybe you love getting outdoors and getting active. Maybe you want to take your family on a Scottish Adventure. Or you’ve heard about the SWC300 and want to explore the famous route!

Discover the Dark Skies

South West Scotland is the perfect destination for lovers of the dark sky. Whether you’re an experienced astronomer or a complete beginner, you will be blown away by the beauty of our night skies. South West Scotland has some of the lowest levels of light pollution in the UK so it is the ideal place for stargazing. The region is home to Galloway International Dark Sky Park, the first of its kind in the UK, and to the internationally recognised Dark Sky Community at Moffat.

Discover The Dark Skies

South West Coastal 300

The South West Coastal 300 is a breathtakingly scenic 300 mile road trip that tours the south west of Scotland. If you are looking for gorgeous scenery, enchanting coastlines and new things to do and see, this is the road trip for you.

Whether you’re a nature lover, an adventure seeker or a history buff, there is so much for you to discover along the South West Coastal 300!

Discover Your SWC300

Looking for Holiday Ideas in South West Scotland?

We have put together a selection of itineraries to offer some inspiration for your visit to the South West of Scotland. We’ve included some ideas on what to do, where to eat and places to stay. We hope they will help you make the most of your visit and we very much look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful corner of Scotland!

See and do in South West Scotland

Activities

Routes, Tours & Experiences

Family Fun

Nature & Outdoors

History and Heritage

Arts and Culture

Events

Looking for Holiday Ideas in South West Scotland?

Suggested Holiday Itineraries

7 Days Golfing in Kirkcudbrightshire

2 Days Dark Skies Adventure

7 Days exploring Nature & the Outdoors on the SWC300

7 Days exploring Arts & Culture on the SWC300

7 Days exploring History & Heritage on the SWC300

3 Days Sightseeing and Stargazing in South West Scotland

7 Days of Family Fun on the SWC300

4 Days exploring Nature & the Outdoors on the SWC300

3 Days of Adventure on the SWC300 (South)

3 Days of Adventure on the SWC300 (North)

3 Days Exploring Dark Skies and Natural Beauty of South West Scotland

3 Day Family Break on the SWC300

4 Days exploring History & Heritage on the SWC300

Food and Drink around the Solway Coast (5 Days)

6 Day Golfing in Wigtownshire

3 Days Stargazing in South West Scotland

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See and do in South West Scotland

Activities

Routes, Tours & Experiences

Family Fun

Nature & Outdoors

History and Heritage

Arts and Culture

Events

Looking for Holiday Ideas in South West Scotland?

Suggested Holiday Itineraries

7 Days Golfing in Kirkcudbrightshire

2 Days Dark Skies Adventure

7 Days exploring Nature & the Outdoors on the SWC300

7 Days exploring Arts & Culture on the SWC300

7 Days exploring History & Heritage on the SWC300

3 Days Sightseeing and Stargazing in South West Scotland

7 Days of Family Fun on the SWC300

4 Days exploring Nature & the Outdoors on the SWC300

3 Days of Adventure on the SWC300 (South)

3 Days of Adventure on the SWC300 (North)

3 Days Exploring Dark Skies and Natural Beauty of South West Scotland

3 Day Family Break on the SWC300

4 Days exploring History & Heritage on the SWC300

Food and Drink around the Solway Coast (5 Days)

6 Day Golfing in Wigtownshire

3 Days Stargazing in South West Scotland