"Castles, Forests, Cliffs and Sea" Dumfries and Galloway by aaaarrgh

Dumfries and Galloway Travel Guide: 362 reviews and 732 photos

Isle of Whithorn, The Machars - Dumfries and Galloway

Missed by many people as they go straight to Glasgow, Edinburgh and the proper Scottish Highlands, Dumfries and Galloway is quite charming.

This area may be described as the Scottish Lowlands but the lumpy bits are still quite high by English and Welsh standards. Like the Brecon Beacons on steroids.

Galloway includes the most southern point in Scotland. It has historic towns like Dumfries and busy ports such as Stranraer.

I was impressed by the wonderful array of wildlife. You can still find red squirrels living in the forests around Newton Stewart. The Mull of Galloway is quite tremendous for its seabirds and wild coast.

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In a nutshell:Another special corner of Scotland to be explored

Last visit to Dumfries and Galloway: Jul 2003
Intro Updated Feb 25, 2005
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Herbs, grass and kids - Dumfries and Galloway

Herbs, grass and kids Off The Beaten Path (1)

If you are passing though Whithorn, why not check out the 'sensory garden' and grass-roofed shelter next to the Whithorn... more travel advice

eloping at the blacksmiths - Dumfries and Galloway

Dodgy marriages in the "Debatable Lands" Local Customs (1)

Just over the border from Englnad is the small town of Gretna Green. This little place is famous for its secret... more travel advice

ancient bridge over nithe - Dumfries and Galloway

Dumfries - an obvious starting point Things to Do (3)

If you come to Dumfriesshire by train, or major bus service from England, I expect Dumfries will be your arrival... more travel advice

George Street, Whithorn - Dumfries and Galloway

Whithorn - ancient Machars town Things to Do (3)

The small town of Whithorn is right at the bottom of the peninsula called "The Machars". There has been a community... more travel advice

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nickandchris Mar 29, 2010 at 8:34 AM

Such a beautiful area.
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Suet Feb 13, 2006 at 8:50 AM

I nearly got married at Gretna when I was 16.... heheh
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NEILHALLIDYA Apr 9, 2005 at 5:06 AM

Hi, Revisiting your pages from the Fens. As you suggest ,this place kind of gets forgotten. Good intro to the area.
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hevbell Mar 20, 2005 at 3:55 AM

Been a while since I was down that way, may have to take some trips when the sun makes an appearance! If you want to be Scottish though it should be Rabbie not Robbie! ;)
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call_me_rhia Mar 1, 2005 at 11:50 PM

so there's more than dumfries only :-( I shall kick my friends for it!
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GillianMcLaughlin Feb 20, 2005 at 6:16 AM

Why Sean, it warms the very cockles of my heart that you have graced my home town with your camera and car:-) Great little page... there must be a bit more where that came from!