Links
Here are just a few links to help you get to know the area... Tourism
Official tourist board website for the region:
http://www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk
Cycling
7stanes mountain biking centres - catering for novices through to world class competitors:
http://www.7stanes.gov.uk
Castles and Historic Attractions
Drumlanrig Castle - renowned art collection, Victorian gardes, adventure playground, craft centre and woodland walks:
http://www.drumlanrig.com
Historic Scotland - safeguarding and promoting Scotlands historic environment:
http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
National Trust for Scotland - protects and promotes Scotlands natural and cultural heritage:
http://www.nts.org.uk
Museums and Visitor Centres
Dumfries and Galloway museums:
http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums
Cream O' Galloway - delicious ice cream, tearoom, picnic areas, farm tours, nature trails, adventure playground:
http://www.creamogalloway.co.uk
Mabie Farm – dirt buggies, donkey rides, animal feeding…the list goes on…..a fun day out for all the family:
http://www.mabiefarm.co.uk
Creetown Gem Rock Museum – beautiful collection of gems, crystals, rocks and fossils from around the world:
http://www.gemrock.net
Aviation museum – charting aviation since World War 1 and the part played by the region:
http://www.dumfriesaviationmuseum.com
National Museum of Costume – uncovering fashion and society from Victorian times to the 1950s:
http://www.nms.ac.uk
Sulwath Brewery Tour – traditional brewing from barley to beer:
http://www.sulwathbrewers.co.uk
Mersehead Nature Reserve - with shimmering Solway sands and the Lakeland fells on one side, and rolling heather-clad hills on the other, Mersehead is surrounded by breathtaking scenery. With inspiring landscapes and wildlife to see, the reserve is a delight at any time of year:
http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/m/mersehead/index.asp
Arts and Crafts
Barnbarroch Pottery – hand thrown domestic pottery and showroom:
http://www.barnbarroch-pottery.com
Designs Gallery and Café:
http://www.designsgallery.co.uk
Drumlanrig Castle – arts and crafts studios in the stableyard:
http://www.drumlanrig.com
The Original Gatehouse Gallery – specialising in Scottish contemporary art:
http://www.originalgatehouse.co.uk
Whitehouse Gallery – featuring local and international contemporary artists:
http://www.whitehousegallery.com
Eating Out
Balcary Bay Hotel and Restaurant, Auchencairn – secluded and enchanting location on the water’s edge:
http://www.balcary-bay-hotel.co.uk
Cally Palace Hotel, Gatehouse of Fleet – serving the freshest and finest Galloway produce and boasting an AA Rosette:
http://www.callypalace.co.uk
Casa Mia, Dumfries – exquisite a la carte cuisine:
http://www.casamiadumfries.com
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