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Dumfries Travel Guide: 74 reviews and 52 photos
I was brought up in Dumfries but dont think I can consider myself a real "Doonhamer" which is the name for people from this towbn. It may take some time but I hope to build up some interesting tips for this town. Doonhamers were originally called this because many of them needed to go to Glasgow to find work (still the case today, especially with the student population) and at the weekends they would go Doon Hame (down home) to Dumfries!
- Pros:Beautiful surroundings, lots of castles, sea is nearby and the countryside is clean and free of tourists!
- Cons:the town centre is a bit of a dive having been hit by the down turn in the economy :-(
- In a nutshell:Dumfries - more than fried mars bars and seagulls!
Reviews (13)
Happy Hogmanay
Local Customs
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Im not sure if this is particular to Dumfries culture or simply Scottish but I think Dumfries is particularly fun at... more travel advice
Only two in Scotland
Things to Do
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The Camera Obscura, is one of two in Scotland (the other one is in Edinburgh). Basically it is a tower like a light... more travel advice
Flying Vermin
Tourist Traps
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This is not so much a tourist trap as an anyone danger. Dumfries town centre is over run by sea gulls - this is for a... more travel advice
welly boots and a rain coat!
What to Pack
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Dumfries is in the gulf stream from the Solway Coast so it isnt normally too cold - however it rains lots and lots! It... more travel advice
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Comments (10)
You didn't get Black Bun when first footing...no luck there.
went to Hullaballoo yesterday, 16.9, because wanted late lunch before son played ice hockey nearby; it was good; thanks for tip!
Hello from one Doonhamer to another! Some nice takes on dfs here... especially the seagulls... :-)
excellant page with lots of nice tips and useful information
another page with good tips
Nice page. Good information!
fried mars bars?! For real?? :-)
Dumfries o' a Setterday night - nae a pretty sight
Beautiful page: good info and photos
Cool spot and I like the doon hame anecdote L-)