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Here you will find a comprehensive list of outdoor pursuits and anything related to the great outdoors by city, catering for you, your child, and your family.
This could include hiking, climbing, camping, or simply a stroll around the countryside or in a nearby park.
We provide information on outdoor pursuits by county, city or by activity. Please use the home page map for county level outdoor pursuits browsing.
If you cannot find what outdoor pursuits like by city level here, please use the home page search box for more detailed searching outdoor pursuits options.
If you think we have missed somewhere you would like to see in this category, or you spot any incorrect information then please let us know by e-mail or by using the contact us form provided.
Dumfries and Galloway is one of 32 council areas of Scotland. To the north it borders onto South Ayrshire, East Ayrshire and South Lanarkshire; in the east the Borders; and to the south the county of Cumbria in England. It lies to the north of the Solway Firth and to the east of the Irish Sea.

Dumfries and Galloway covers the former counties of Wigtownshire (in the west), Kirkcudbrightshire (centre) and Dumfriesshire (in the east). Together Kirkcudbright and Wigtown are referred to as Galloway.

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Caerlaverock Castle
Caerlaverock Castle
With its moat, twin towered gatehouse and imposing battlements, Caerlaverock Castle is the epitome of the medieval stronghold. The castle’s turbulent history owes much to its proximity to...
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Cardoness Castle
Cardoness Castle
A well-preserved six storey tower house dating back to the 15th century.  Its battlements command excellent views over Fleet Bay. Location 2km south west of Gatehouse of Fleet on the...
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Drumlanrig Castle Gardens and Country Park
Drumlanrig Castle Gardens and Country Park
The Castle was built by William Douglas, 1st Duke of Queensberry, on to a much earlier Castle, between 1679 and 1691.   In 1810, the 3rd Duke of Buccleuch inherited Drumlanrig through his...
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MacLellan's Castle
MacLellan's Castle
The remains of this late 16th century noble residence demonstrate how architecture evolved from the heavily defended tower house to a new more domestic, if grand, scale. Location In...
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The Wildfowl & Wetland Trust
The Wildfowl & Wetland Trust
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is the UK’s only specialist wetland conservation charity with a national network of wetland visitor centres. WWT is a world leader in the protection of...
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Threave Castle
Threave Castle
On an island in the River Dee stands Threave Castle, a massive 14th century tower built by Archibald the Grim, Lord of Galloway. Later the stronghold of the Black Douglases, it has at its base an...
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Tropic House
Tropic House
Free flying tropical butterflies during summer. Carnivorous and other exotic plant sales. Tea room, gift shop and garden cente - open all year - whatever the weather. Off A714, 1.5 miles south of...
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