Auchencairn

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Lovely little dead end road on the the coast. Very quiet with some beautiful photo opportunities.
Lovely little dead end road on the the coast. Very quiet with some beautiful photo opportunities.
Millennium Garden, Auchencairn The Millennium Garden in Auchencairn is a community landscaped site opened 2006.
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Auchencairn War Memorial. Well kept war memorial built 1920 in Aberdeen granite, crowned with a A.V.C. finial. Behind is the Millennium Garden, see 802827.
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Seaside Wood Grazing fields by Seaside Wood near Auchencairn. On top of the hill (small gorse patch to left of wood) is an archaeological site of a settlement.
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Holiday Inn Dumfries by IHG

Holiday Inn Dumfries by IHG

3 out of 5
The Crichton, Bankend Road Dumfries Scotland
The price is €85 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
€85
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dumfries. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (612 reviews)
Great location and all staff very friendly and protester all times. Nice dinner at hotel Large clean rooms with everything you need

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Dumfries by IHG
Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course

Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course

4 out of 5
Cally Avenue Castle Douglas Scotland
The price is €83 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
€83
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Castle Douglas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (403 reviews)
Nice people

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course
Aberdour Guest House

Aberdour Guest House

3 out of 5
16-20 NEWALL TERRACE Dumfries Scotland
The price is €69 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
€69
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Dumfries. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (169 reviews)
Comfortable room. Good amenities. Delicious breakfast. Recommend.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Aberdour Guest House
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Cottage with stunning views over Kirkcudbright Bay, a short walk from the beach.

Cottage with stunning views over Kirkcudbright Bay, a short walk from the beach.

Kirkcudbright SCT
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Kirkcudbright. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Brighouse Bay and Tolbooth are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)
Comfortable, warm cottage, lovely enclosed garden for children/dogs.

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Cottage with stunning views over Kirkcudbright Bay, a short walk from the beach.
The Stables - a house that sleeps 14 guests in 6 bedrooms

The Stables - a house that sleeps 14 guests in 6 bedrooms

Kirkbean, Dumfries Dumfries and Galloway
Stay at this holiday home in Dumfries. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions John Paul Jones Museum and Caerlaverock ...
8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)
Fantastic place very welcoming just what the doctor ordered

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

The Stables - a house that sleeps 14 guests in 6 bedrooms
St Marys Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

St Marys Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Rockcliffe, Dalbeattie Dumfries and Galloway
Stay at this cottage in Dalbeattie. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Kippford Beach and Rockcliffe Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
We had a very nice stay. A lovely area

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

St Marys Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
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Popular places to visit

A wee burdy

Threave Castle

After visiting Threave Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Castle Douglas. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Threave Castle
Red kite on the red kite trail at bellymack farm

Lock Ken

Explore the great outdoors at Lock Ken, a lovely green space in Castle Douglas. While you're in the area, wander around the forests.

Lock Ken
Threave Garden

Threave Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Threave Garden, a lovely green space in Castle Douglas. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Threave Garden

Galloway Forest Park

Explore the great outdoors at Galloway Forest Park, a lovely green space in Castle Douglas. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Galloway Forest Park

Mossyard Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Mossyard Beach during your travels in Castle Douglas? Amble around the area's gardens or visit its temples.

Mossyard Beach

Clatteringshaws Loch

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Clatteringshaws Loch during your travels in Castle Douglas. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the temples while you're in the area.

Clatteringshaws Loch

Things to do

Half-Day Canyoning Adventure in Murry's Canyon

Galloway Canyoning Adventure, Murrays Canyon half day

€75
per adult
Galloway Canyoning Adventure, Murrays Canyon half day
Murrays Canyon

Newton Stewart, Canyoning Adventure at Murrays Canyon

€115
per adult
Newton Stewart, Canyoning Adventure at Murrays Canyon
Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience

Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience

€75
per adult
Galloway: Canyoning Adventure Experience
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Lochside Park and Carlingwark Loch at Castle douglas on a summers day, Scotland

Castle Douglas