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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Dumfries and Galloway

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Updated May 16, 2022

Unusual Attractions in Dumfries and Galloway

Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

The Ruthwell Cross

An Anglo-Saxon cross inscribed with possibly the oldest written work of English literature.

Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Chapel Finian

Named after a 6th-century saint, who was also a scholar.

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Holywood, Scotland

Garden of Cosmic Speculation

A 30-acre garden inspired by the principles of modern physics.

4 miles from Dumfries and Galloway

Castle Douglas, Scotland

Buittle Castle

The former seat of power for the Balliol dynasty.

13 miles from Dumfries and Galloway

Silloth, England

'Big Fella'

One man and his dog, immortalized in a giant statue.

16 miles from Dumfries and Galloway

Moffat, Scotland

The Moffat Ram

“It has nae lugs!”

19 miles from Dumfries and Galloway

New Galloway, Scotland

Kenmure Castle

Believed to be the birthplace of John Balliol.

21 miles from Dumfries and Galloway

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