South Scotland Attractions
Grey Mare's Tail Nature Reserve
- Dumfriesshire
- Nature Site
A 60m waterfall tumbles into the Moffat Water Valley from the waters of Loch Skeen, in the Moffat Hills. The property extends to White Coomb, the highest hill in Dumfriesshire
Dalgarven Mill
- Ayrshire
- Museum
Rising through four floors and powered by a six metre water wheel, this is one of the oldest and tallest grain mills surviving in Scotland.
Edinburgh Woollen Mill
- Scottish Borders
- Shop
From fine classic ladies wear to the comfort of a cosy Arran, The Edinburgh Woollen Mill is a wonderland of the finest knitwear and country clothing.
Biggar Puppet Theatre
- Scottish Borders
- Family
A fantastic puppet theatre with shows to suit all ages and a packed programme to suit all tastes.
Bladnoch Distillery
- Galloway
- Distillery
Bladnoch Distillery is a Single malt Scotch whisky distillery in south west Scotland.
Blairquhan Castle
- Dumfriesshire
- Mansion
Blairquhan is one of the finest Regency castles in Scotland
Burns House
- Dumfriesshire
- Museum
It was in this simple sandstone house in a quiet Dumfries street that Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet, spent the last years of his brilliant life.
Carlyle's birthplace
- Dumfriesshire
- Museum
Carlyle was a great writer and historian and one of the most powerful influences on 19th century British thought.
Castle Douglas Art Gallery
- Dumfriesshire
- Museum
The art gallery, adjacent to Castle Douglas library, has a varied programme of temporary exhibitions, predominantly featuring the work of local art and craft groups.
Castle of St John
- Galloway
- Mansion
The Castle of St John is a medieval tower house in the centre of Stranraer. It was built around 1500 by the Adairs of Kilhilt, one of the most powerful families in Wigtownshire.
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