Glasgow Prestwick Airport 1 hr 39
Dino Park (23 min) Soft play areas, safari-style walks among model dinosaurs & kids' workshops about prehistoric times. Dumfries Museum (12 min) History museum with local & prehistoric exhibits & an outdoor camera obscura open April–September. Caerlaverock Castle (10 min) One of Scotland’s great medieval castles, with an impressive twin-towered gatehouse and a moat. Dalscone Farm Fun (16 min) Sweetheart Abbey (22 min) Ruins of historic Cistercian abbey dating to 13th century & surrounded by tranquil grounds. Criffel (29 min) Climbing and mountain Robert Burns House (11 min) Legendary wordsmith Robert 'Rabbie' Burns used to live at this historic building with exhibits. Lochmaben Castle (31 min) Majestic castle ruins, constructed in the 12th-century, with imposing defensive walls & a moat. WWT Caerlaverock (11 min) Coastal wetlands sheltering barnacle geese, whooper swans & ospreys, with observatories & hides. Robert Burns Centre (14 min) Robert Burns Ellisland Farm (23 min) Sheep and cattle homestead that was Robert Burns's last attempt at farming, now a museum. Dock Park (11 min) Waterfront green space featuring play equipment, a mini-golf course & a seasonal cafe. Devorgilla Bridge (14 min) Quaint pedestrian bridge built in the 15th century with scenic views over the River Nith. New Abbey Corn Mill (22 min) Mabie Farm Park (19 min) Small amusement park with quad bikes, paddle boats & a long slide, plus trampolines & a petting zoo. |