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11 Things to Do in Dumfries and Galloway You Shouldn't Miss

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The region is absolutely stunning, tends much more towards good weather relative to the rest of Scotland and there are some fantastic things to do in Dumfries and Galloway.

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From the Mull of Galloway Lighthouse to Wigtown Scotland to Drumlanrig Castle the West Coast Scotland has so much to offer.

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The main house of this hotel in Scotland is extremely welcoming with a great big living area and bar on the ground floor. And the food.

Stay at Knockinaam Lodge

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The Mull of Galloway is the most southerly point of Scotland’s mainland and one of the best things to do in Dumfries and Galloway.

Visit the Mull of Galloway Lighthouse

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Portpatrick Scotland is a picture-perfect town set on a small bay on the west coast of Scotland. Pastel coloured houses and buildings line the bay.

Have lunch at Campbells Portpatrick

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This very cute Scottish town is now filled with bookshops and all businesses book related. Many of them sit around Wigtown’s charming main square.

Buy a Book in Wigtown

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If you do have more time Galloway Forest Park is filled with walking and cycling trails.

Drive through the Galloway Forest Park

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