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Dumfries Attractions
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Dumfries is a bustling and vibrant city located in Southern Scotland. It is famous for being the home to Robert Burns and a number of historical venues dedicated to him can be visited including his home, his farm or his favourite inn. The surrounding area is picturesque and tranquil, offering a host of historic and interesting attractions.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Broughton House
EA Hornel was one of the world famous ‘Glasgow Boys’ and is renowned as being one of the most famous and gifted writers ever to have lived in Scotland....
 
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Caerlaverock Castle
Scotland is home to a great deal of beautiful buildings, and this castle has to be amongst them, as one of the most impressive. The fantastic piece of architecture...
 
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Dumfries Aviation Museum
The Aviation Museum in Dumfries and Galloway celebrates a century of development in the aeronautics industry. It has many interesting pictures, videos, artefacts and full scale models and working...
 
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Dumfries Museum
Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura is one of the highlights of this area of Southern Scotland. Enjoy learning more about the region, how it has developed and how it...
 
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Gracefield Arts Centre
Gracefield Arts Centre is a cultural exchange in the area and offers a fine place for local people and visitors to go if they have an interest in the arts....
 
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John Paul Jones Museum
John Paul Jones is often referred to as ‘The Father of the American Navy’ and was a man who lived in this rural area of Scotland before leaving the shores...
 
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National Museum of Costume
There is plenty to occupy the whole family here at this charming country house in the Scottish countryside. The collection celebrates the national costumes and regional outfits that have...
 
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Old Bridge House Museum
Built in 1660, this old bridge house is one of the most interesting and historic pieces of architecture in the local area. The oldest house in the town has...
 
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Robert Burns Centre
Located within the towns 18th Century watermill on the banks of the beautiful River Nith, the Robert Burns Centre attempts to bring to life the story of the last years...
 
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Robert Burns House
It was in this ordinary sandstone building that Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet, spent the last years of his brilliant life. Now a place of pilgrimage for Burns enthusiasts from...
 
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Savings Banks Museum
Doctor Henry Duncan opened the first savings bank in 1810, and it stood in the original Ruthwell Parish Bank, where the Savings Bank Museum now stands. This interesting collection...
 
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Shambellie House Museum
At Shambellie House Museum of Costume you are able to see costumes of Victorian and Edwardian times set in the appropriate rooms. Take a fascinating look at fashion and social...
 
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Sweetheart Abbey
Lady Devorgilla of Galloway, dedicated to the memory of her husband John Balliol, founded Sweetheart Abbey in 1273. The abbey and church is still standing in most places and...
 
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