Some local links of interest :

Here are just a few of the sites around Dumfries and Galloway that we recommend.Links open in a new window.

Wigtown Book Town
Scotland's National Book Town, over 20 book related businesses

About Bladnoch Distillery, Wigtown
Visitor centre, whisky distillery tours, gift shop, walks along the riverside.

About Cream o' Galloway visitor centre
Something for everyone, Ice Cream factory, Nature Trails, extensive childrens play area, Tea Room.

Visit Glenwhan Gardens
Beautiful Gardens covering over 12 acres, plant centre and tea rooms

About Gardens in Dumfries and Galloway
Lots of information on the Gardens to visit in Dumfries and Galloway

Creetown Gemrock Museum visitor centre
Award winning museum showing gemstones crystals, minerals etc. Gift shop and cafe. Lapidary exhibition.

About Galloway Forest Park
All about the 300 square miles of forest park, visitor centres, walking and cycling trails, mountain bike trails, picnic spots and more.

The '7Stanes' Mountain Bike Trails - In the Forest Parks
Kirroughtree and Glentrool boast some of the worlds best.

Natural History in Dumfries and Galloway
An excellent site for nature lovers with many photographs of Dumfries and Galloway

Golfing around Wigtown
Some of the 30 golf courses in Dumfries and Galloway

The Whithorn Trust
Very informative. About historical sites around the Wigtown peninsula

What's on in Dumfries and Galloway
Things to see and do.

Hire a bike for a day or so. Shop located in Whithorn.
Hire a Bike for a day. Shop located in Whithorn

Natural history in Dumfries and Galloway
Good natural history site about Dumfries and Galloway

http://www.wigtownoffroad.co.uk
Wigtown off road driving centre close by

Tank Driving
Tank and heavy vehicle driving at Galloway Tanks near Garlieston

Galloway Sailing Centre at Loch Ken.

From Gloucester to Cumbria - Murder most Horrid
Murders Most Horrid hold murder mystery weekends at classic venues around the UK.