Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 41
Mossburn Animal Centre (5 min) Dumfries Museum (18 min) History museum with local & prehistoric exhibits & an outdoor camera obscura open April–September. Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum (12 min) Collection of military aircraft & engines on the site of a former Royal Air Force airfield. Sweetheart Abbey (28 min) Ruins of historic Cistercian abbey dating to 13th century & surrounded by tranquil grounds. WWT Caerlaverock (32 min) Coastal wetlands sheltering barnacle geese, whooper swans & ospreys, with observatories & hides. Robert Burns Ellisland Farm (22 min) Sheep and cattle homestead that was Robert Burns's last attempt at farming, now a museum. Robert Burns Centre (18 min) Caerlaverock Castle (31 min) One of Scotland’s great medieval castles, with an impressive twin-towered gatehouse and a moat. Lincluden Collegiate Church (18 min) Dalscone Farm Fun (12 min) Mabie Farm Park (24 min) Small amusement park with quad bikes, paddle boats & a long slide, plus trampolines & a petting zoo. Robert Burns House (16 min) Legendary wordsmith Robert 'Rabbie' Burns used to live at this historic building with exhibits. Lochmaben Castle (6 min) Majestic castle ruins, constructed in the 12th-century, with imposing defensive walls & a moat. Devorgilla Bridge (17 min) Quaint pedestrian bridge built in the 15th century with scenic views over the River Nith. Dino Park (14 min) Soft play areas, safari-style walks among model dinosaurs & kids' workshops about prehistoric times. |