Dumfries is the largest town in Dumfries & Galloway and a warm welcome awaits all visitors. The main shopping area, with over 250 shops, is a two minute walk from the hotel and a large number of visitor attractions are on our doorstep and these include:

Robert Burns Centre
Situated in the town's 18th century watermill on the west bank of the River Nith, the Robert Burns Centre tells the story of Robert Burns' last years spent in the bustling streets and lively atmosphere of Dumfries in the 18th century. The exhibition is illuminated by many original manuscripts and belongings of the poet. There is a fascinating scale model of Dumfries in the 1790s and a haunting audio-visual presentation.

There are museum trails and fun activities and visitor information to help you explore Dumfries and Galloway's Burns connections.

In the evenings the centre is the regional film theatre for Dumfries and Galloway showing the best in contemporary cinema.
Address:
Mill Road, Dumfries, DG2 7BE

Burns Song
Burnsong is a unique, bi-annual project, created by Dumfries and Galloway Arts Association to inspire a new era of songwriting in Scotland, culminating in 2009, the 250th anniversary of Burns' birth.

To ask for more information contact info@burnsong.com
www.burnsong.com

The Camera Obscura
A treasure house of history in Dumfries and Galloway telling the story of the land and people of the region. Look out for fossil footprints left by pre-historic animals, the wildlife of the Solway, tools and weapons of our earliest people, stone carvings by Scotland's first Christians and the every day things of the Victorian farm, workshop and home.

The Camera Obscura, installed in 1836, is on the top floor of the old windmill tower. From it you can see a panoramic view of Dumfries and the surrounding countryside. A unique experience.

Museums trails and fun activities, visitor information and shop with unusual and nostalgic toys, gifts and pocket money buys.

Please Note: The Camera Obscura is dependent on weather conditions.
Address:
The Observatory, Dumfries, DG2 7SW

Burns House
It was in this simple sandstone house in a quiet Dumfries street that Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet, spent the last years of his brilliant life. He died here in 1796 at the age of just 37. The house gives us a picture of how the poet and his family lived in the late 18th century. It is now a place of pilgrimage for Burns enthusiasts around the world.

You can see his desk and chair in the study where he wrote his best known poems, the famous Kilmarnock and Edinburgh editions of his work, many original manuscripts and belongings of the poet and his family.

Open hours: April - September Monday to Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday 2.00pm - 5.00pm. October - March Tuesday to Saturday 10.00am -1.00pm and 2.00pm to 5.00pm.
Address:
Burns Street, Dumfries, DG1 2PS

Gracefield Arts Centre
Gracefield Arts Centre presents a changing programme of contemporary visual/art and craft exhibitions and activities. Also selected exhibitions from the permanent collection of Scottish paintings from the 1880's to the present day.
Address: 28 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, DG1 1NW

Old Bridge House
Cross the 15th century Devorgilla Bridge to the Old Bridge House. Built in 1660 into the sandstone of the bridge itself, Dumfries' oldest house is now a museum of everyday life in the town. You can see the family kitchen, nursery and bedroom of a Victorian home and pay a visit to an early dentist's surgery! A museum trail brings the story alive.
Address:
Mill Road, Dumfries, DG2 7BE

Westlands Activity Centre
Westlands is near Annan in Dumfries and Galloway, south west Scotland. Its lovely rural location is just a few minutes from the motorway, making it easily accessible from the Borders, Carlisle and Cumbria. Excellent facilities ensure a great day out!
Outdoor activities include go karting, quad biking, crazy golf, clay shooting and paintballing / paintball games.

Mabie Farm Park
A great day out for everyone. Play park, pets corner, feed the animals, pony rides, grass sledging, boating pond and tea room ensures there is something for all the family.

Opening times are April to October 10am-5pm 7 days a week.

For Further information on things to do and see in Dumfries & Galloway please contact the hotel or visit the Dumfries & Galloway Tourist Board Site using the link on the right.