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Eating
Out
Restaurants and hotels serving good food to suit all tastes can
be found in Dumfries and surrounding areas.
Fishing
The River Nith is a two minute walk away and an excellent spot for
fishing enthusiasts. Around and about there are many lochs, one
of which is Loch Ken being renowned for its large pike and only
a short drive away! Southern Scotland is an excellent place if you
intend to catch salmon or trout from the many rivers, we will be
happy to point you in the right direction.
For
more information on Fishing see: www.visitsouthernscotland.com/fishing
Cycling
Dumfries & Galloway is the home of cycling! The region
has lots of quiet country roads. Dumfries & Galloway is also
home to five of the 7stanes world class mountain bike centres.
For
more information on Cycling see: www.visitsouthernscotland.com/cycling
Golf
There are many fine golf course in and around Dumfries,
courses are located in Castle Douglas, Gatehouse, Dumfries Thornhill,
Kirkcudbright, New Galloway and Dalbeattie to name but a few. If
you are prepared to drive just a little further you will find the
Ayrshire coastal resorts, including Turnberry and Royal Troon.
For
more information on Golf see: www.visitsouthernscotland.com/golf
Bird
Watching
Dumfries and Galloway boasts some of the most spectacular
views and scenery, from the magnificent scenery & wildlife of
the Solway Coast to the Galloway Forest Park and the Galloway Hills.
These areas are home to red and roe deer, otter, badger, arctic
hare; birds of prey include Golden Eagle, Peregrine, Merlin, Hen
Harriers, Goshawk and Red Kite. Several species of Wild Geese including
Ospreys can be seen migrating at the RSPB reserve at Ken-Dee Marshes.
A day can be easily spent with the camera or just looking.
For
more information on Bird Watching see: www.visitsouthernscotland.com/nature
Other
Information
Dumfries and Galloway benefits from the influence of the Gulf Stream,
hence boasts some of the loveliest gardens in Scotland and a wide
range of specialist nurseries. The region is steeped in history,
which you can discover with the aid of the literature we provide.
Explore nearby Kirkcudbright with its artistic heritage also known
as the "artist's town", Castle Douglas known as the "food town"
or Wigtown known as the "book town". ……….or simply relax on one
of our unspoilt beaches.
For
more information on other activities see: www.visitsouthernscotland.com
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