This is a castle with an interesting history in Dumfries, Scotland. It is an ancient stronghold and was besieged and captured by King Edward the First in 1300. Now it sits in ruins, but you can literally feel the history as you walk through it. It’s a great...
This ancient building is in Kirkcudbrightshire. Sweetheart Abbey is one of the most beautiful monastic ruins in Scotland. It is built in red sandstone and worth visiting on any tours of Scotland. It was founded in the 13th century by Devorguila, Lady of Galloway. The Abbey, built in 1273,...
Some of the region’s finest attractions lie in the gentle hills and lush valleys of Dumfries & Galloway. Ideal for families, there’s plenty on offer. Galloway Forest is a highlight, with its sublime views, mountain-biking and walking trails, red deer, kites and other wildlife, as...
Some of the regions finest attractions lie in the gentle hills and lush valleys of Dumfries and Galloway. Ideal for families, there is plenty on offer for the kids. Galloway Forest is a highlight with its sublime, mountain biking and walking trails, red deer, kites...
The ruins of Caerlaverock Castle, by Glencaple on a beautiful stretch of the Solway coast, are among the loveliest in Britain. Surrounded by a moat, lawns and stands of trees, the unusual pink-stoned triangular castle looks impregnable – in fact, it fell several times. The...