Dunscore

Travel Guide

Sunset on the B729 near Dunscore
Eastward across Cairn Water valley at site of Dunscore station. View NE: the station had been on the left: ex-G&SW Dumfries - Moniaive Light Railway; all closed to passengers 3/5/43, to goods 4/7/49 - just a gateway is left in 1991.
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Sheep grazing on Scaur Farm Lots of sheep on the low ground.
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Hillside Cairn This unmapped cairn gives fine views of the surrounding countryside and the nearby Stepford quarry.
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Glenkiln topiary An amusing piece of 'artwork' at the foot of Glenkiln.
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Days Inn by Wyndham Lockerbie Annandale Water

Days Inn by Wyndham Lockerbie Annandale Water

3 out of 5
Roadchef Motorway Svc Ar A74M Lockerbie Scotland
The price is AED 164 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
AED 164
AED 197 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lockerbie. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (812 reviews)
Clean facilities friendly staff everything you need nearby

Reviewed on 15 March 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Lockerbie Annandale Water
Hetland Hall Hotel

Hetland Hall Hotel

4 out of 5
Hetland Hall Hotel Dumfries Scotland
The price is AED 484 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
AED 484
AED 581 total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dumfries. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Dino ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (500 reviews)
Lovely hotel, wonderful staff. Plenty of car parking. Plenty of selection for breakfast and also lunch and evening meals. Food was amazing and prices reeasonable.

Reviewed on 13 March 2026

Hetland Hall Hotel
Friars Carse Country House Hotel

Friars Carse Country House Hotel

3 out of 5
Auldgirth Dumfries Scotland
The price is AED 360 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
AED 360
AED 432 total
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Dumfries. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (377 reviews)
Brilliant, comfy and great food, staff lovely.

Reviewed on 5 March 2026

Friars Carse Country House Hotel
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Nith Riverside Cottages

Nith Riverside Cottages

3 out of 5
Blackaddie Road Sanquhar Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Sanquhar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden.
Nith Riverside Cottages
Stunning 4-bedroom Cabin With Hot Tub in Beattock!

Stunning 4-bedroom Cabin With Hot Tub in Beattock!

3 out of 5
Moffat Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Moffat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Southern Upland Way Trailhead and Moffat Community Nature Reserve ...
Stunning 4-bedroom Cabin With Hot Tub in Beattock!
Belton House Holiday Home Wanlockhead Dumfries & Galloway - Sleeping 20

Belton House Holiday Home Wanlockhead Dumfries & Galloway - Sleeping 20

Wanlockhead Scotland
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Biggar. Enjoy private pools, a sauna, and a garden. Popular attraction Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway ...
Belton House Holiday Home Wanlockhead Dumfries & Galloway - Sleeping 20
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Shot on the castles.grounds, performance by Jousting Scotland. Shot from ground level and working from the safe zone...

Caerlaverock Castle

Learn about the local history of Dumfries when you take a trip to Caerlaverock Castle. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.

Caerlaverock Castle
Sweetheart abbey

Sweetheart Abbey

You can learn about the history of New Abbey with a visit to Sweetheart Abbey. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.

Sweetheart Abbey

Dalscone Farm Fun

Enjoy an outing to Dalscone Farm Fun during your stay in Dumfries. Wander the forest or discover the area's waterfalls.

Dalscone Farm Fun

Dumfries Ice Bowl

Catch an event at Dumfries Ice Bowl during your trip to Dumfries. Amble around the area's forest or experience its entertainment venues.

Dumfries Ice Bowl

Mabie Forest Park

Explore the great outdoors at Mabie Forest Park, a lovely green space in Dumfries. Wander the forest or discover the area's waterfalls.

Mabie Forest Park

Caerlaverock Wetland Centre

Explore the great outdoors at Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, a lovely green space in Dumfries. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.

Caerlaverock Wetland Centre