What to do in Dumfries and Galloway

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A river with a weir, a stone bridge, and historic buildings in the background.
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A historic castle ruin surrounded by lush greenery and a calm lake.
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A stone circle in a grassy field with cows grazing in the background.

Activities

Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience

Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience

NZ$149
per adult
Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience
Galloway White Water Tubing Adventure

Dumfries White Water Tubing Adventure

NZ$137
per adult
Dumfries White Water Tubing Adventure
Private Family Bird of Prey Experience in Carlisle

Private Family Bird of Prey Experience in Carlisle

NZ$220
per traveller
Private Family Bird of Prey Experience in Carlisle
Full day Private Tour of the Isle of Man with experienced qualified driver guide

Full day Private Tour of the Isle of Man with experienced qualified driver guide

NZ$947
per traveller
Full day Private Tour of the Isle of Man with experienced qualified driver guide
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Inverness: John O'Groats, Dunrobin Castle & the Far North

Inverness: John O'Groats, Dunrobin Castle & the Far North

Activity duration is 11 hours and 15 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 122 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$156 per adult
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Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience

Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience

Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$152 per adult
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River Tubing Adventure in Galloway

River Tubing Adventure in Galloway

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$136 per adult
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What to do in Dumfries and Galloway

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A large, historic castle with multiple towers and a well-maintained lawn in front.
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Drumlanrig Castle

9.4/10 (24 reviews)
After visiting Drumlanrig Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Thornhill. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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Day trip destinations from Dumfries and Galloway

A forest path with a carpet of blue wildflowers.
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Gatehouse-of-Fleet

A playground with slides and climbing structures, a blue archway, and a brick pathway.

Ayr

A sandy beach with scattered rocks and seaweed, a calm sea, and a cloudy sky.

Dumfries

A river flowing through a forested area with a stone building on the left.

Lanark

A dark, illuminated archway with a misty background.

Stranraer

A historic church with Gothic architecture, surrounded by stone walls and trees.

Carlisle

A narrow, winding dirt path surrounded by dense green foliage and trees.
Photo by Ann Cook (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Port William

A grassy field with trees and a lake in the background.

Castle Douglas

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