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Threave Castle, Kirkcudbright
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 5 attractions in Kirkcudbright

This stately castle, built in 1370, is surrounded by a moat and can be reached only by ferry.

Attraction type: Castle
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The Stewartry Museum, Kirkcudbright
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 5 attractions in Kirkcudbright

This 1879 museum tells the story of the town.

Attraction type: Museum; Natural history museum; History museum
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World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Museum, Gretna Green
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Gretna Green
Attraction type: History museum
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Cream o' Galloway, Gatehouse of Fleet
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Gatehouse of Fleet

Deliciously good fun for all. Taste our range of organic & Fairtrade ice creams, visit our organic farm and explore the nature trails to see beautiful scenery and wildlife. The indoor and outdoor adventure playground is built for adults and children to play together: pedal karts, bicycles, 3D maze, 'Smugglers' Warren, tree-top viewing tower. Open daily March to October.

Attraction type: Factory tour; Farm
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Logan Fish Pond Marine Life Centre, Portpatrick
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Portpatrick
Attraction type: Nature centre
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Globe Inn, Dumfries
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 8 attractions in Dumfries

National poet Robert Burns' favorite haunt.

Attraction type: Bar/club
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Threave Garden, Castle Douglas
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Castle Douglas
Attraction type: Garden
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Drumlanrig Castle, Dumfries
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 8 attractions in Dumfries
Attraction type: Art gallery; Castle; Historic home
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The Scottish Cycle Museum at Drumlanrig, Thornhill
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Thornhill
Attraction type: Museum
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Robert Burns House, Dumfries
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 8 attractions in Dumfries

The home in which national poet Robert Burns spent his last years.

Attraction type: Historic home
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Broughton House, Kirkcudbright
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 5 attractions in Kirkcudbright
Attraction type: Historic home
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Cardoness Castle, Gatehouse of Fleet
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 2 attractions in Gatehouse of Fleet

Enjoy the panoramic views of Scotland, England, Ireland and The Isle of Man from this castle's rare remaining top floor viewing platform.

Attraction type: Castle
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Robert Burns Centre, Dumfries
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 8 attractions in Dumfries
Attraction type: Speciality museum
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Dumfries Museum, Dumfries
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 8 attractions in Dumfries
Attraction type: History museum
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Old Bridge House, Dumfries
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 8 attractions in Dumfries
Attraction type: Historic home
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Tolbooth Art Centre, Kirkcudbright
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 5 attractions in Kirkcudbright
Attraction type: Art gallery; Historic site
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Castle Kennedy Gardens, Stranraer
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Stranraer
Attraction type: Garden
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MacLellan's Castle, Kirkcudbright
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 5 attractions in Kirkcudbright
Attraction type: Castle
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Galloway Astronomy Centre, Glasserton
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Glasserton
Attraction type: Other
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Ellisland Farm, Dumfries and Galloway

The family home of Robert Burns until 1791.

Attraction type: Historic home
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