Dumfries and Galloway
Dumfries & Galloway is a beautiful part of Scotland, with an undulating coastline of rocky shoreline and sandy beaches, and acres of forest and green spaces inland. The region offers a wide variety of outdoor activities, history and cultural attractions, dark night skies, distilleries, delicious food and much more. The town of Dumfries is the largest town in the region, founded as a Royal Burgh in 1168. Home to Robert Burns, the city is beaming with history and culture. On the south side of...
Scottish Borders
The landscape of the Scottish Borders varies from west to east. The western part has rolling hills and beautiful lochs such as St Marys Loch, one of the most beautiful lochs in Scotland according to the author. The central part of the Borders has a more rural character while the eastern part, bordering the North Sea, has some hidden gems such as the seaside village of St Abbs and the former fishing village of Cove. The river Tweed crosses the entire area of the Borders starting at the...