Elaine’s guidebook
Food scene
Annandale Distillery
Well worth a visit, book a tour, lunch, coffee.
Drummuir Farm
Clarencefield RoadDelicious ices...
The Sandpiper
Cafe, restaurant over looking the Solway. 10 minute walk.
The Powfoot Hotel
Links AvenueBooking Essential
The Cafe Royal
95 High StFish Supper
Smiths at Gretna Green Hotel
Relaxing, restaurant.
Hetland Garden Centre
Nice place to eat, shop.
Tesco Superstore
Scott's StreetALDI
Butts StreetFarmfoods Ltd
122-126 High StMrs Greens Tea Lounge
16 Queensberry StLovely atmosphere...delicious cakes.
Sightseeing
Caerlaverock Castle
Must See ! On site cafe.
Robert Burns House
Burns StreetRabbie Burns...legend.
The story of brave women, through the first world war.
23 locals recommend
The Devil's Porridge Museum
Annan RoadThe story of brave women, through the first world war.
WWT Caerlaverock
Migrating geese, birds, by the Solway.
Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum
Tinwald Downs RoadHoddom Castle Caravan Park
River Walks, Cafe.
Powfoot Golf Club
Within Walking Distance
Powfoot Beach
On the door step.
Annandale Water
River Annan
Nice walk in the town of Annan.
Annan Harbour
85 Port StDevorgilla Bridge
Town Centre White Sands Dumfries
Sweetheart Abbey
Main StreetSavings Banks Museum
2 Thwaite CottagesThe very first Savings bank, close by.
Ruthwell Church
Ruthwell Cross
Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura
Rotchell RoadLochmaben Castle
Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival
28 Edinburgh RdCarlisle Cathedral
7 Abbey StAnnan railway station
Free parking, take a scenic trip to Gretna, Dumfries, Carlisle, Glasgow.
Gretna Gateway Outlet Village
Glasgow RoadGreat outlet shopping
Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop
Gretna Green services
22 Trunk RoadHadrian's Wall
Mabie Farm Park
Mabie CourtKirkcudbright
Broughton House & Garden
12 High StDalbeattie
Creetown Gem Rock Museum
Chain RoadGatehouse of Fleet
Powfoot Bowling Green Pavilion
1 HolmsideBowling green, pitch and putt in Powfoot, available to visitors.
Rockcliffe
Sandyhills Beach
Sandy Beach
Moat Brae National Centre for Children's Literature
101 George StAuthor JM Barries home.
Lonsdale Cinema
Moat RoadGreat little cinema in Annan.
Hoddom Castle was built by Sir John Maxwell as a headquarters and military base to support his duties as the Warden of the Scottish West March. It fell into disuse following World War II and is in a dilapidated state. A fortified watchtower, Repentance Tower, is found on the adjacent hill. Lovely views, walks.
Repentance TOWER
Hoddom Castle was built by Sir John Maxwell as a headquarters and military base to support his duties as the Warden of the Scottish West March. It fell into disuse following World War II and is in a dilapidated state. A fortified watchtower, Repentance Tower, is found on the adjacent hill. Lovely views, walks.
Criffel
If your looking for a steady climb, the views of 4 counties are rewarded.
Drumlanrig Castle
Gracefield Arts Centre
28 Edinburgh Rd"Lovely little cinema." Good films, coffee shop, lemon drizzle cake!
29 locals recommend
Robert Burns House
Burns Street"Lovely little cinema." Good films, coffee shop, lemon drizzle cake!
Old Bridge House
Mill Road1660 house with preserved rooms
This religious house was founded circa 1160 and was used for various purposes, until its abandonment around 1700.
Lincluden Collegiate Church
Abbey LaneThis religious house was founded circa 1160 and was used for various purposes, until its abandonment around 1700.
Threave Castle
Fantastic castle, little boat ride over to the island was great.
MABIE FOREST
"Lovely forest walks for all levels of ability."
Tibetan Buddhist complex associated with the Karma Kagyu school located at Eskdalemuir, Scotland. Enjoy this serene peace of tranquility. The gardens are amazing, bridges and waterfall, cafe.
9 locals recommend
Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery
Tibetan Buddhist complex associated with the Karma Kagyu school located at Eskdalemuir, Scotland. Enjoy this serene peace of tranquility. The gardens are amazing, bridges and waterfall, cafe.
New Abbey Corn Mill
"authentic and informative."
Castledykes Park (entrance) station
Plenty of nice walks.
"What a gorgeous setting, beautiful walks, invaluable history."
15 locals recommend
Robert Burns Ellisland Farm
Holywood Road"What a gorgeous setting, beautiful walks, invaluable history."
7stanes - Mabie
"Really enjoyed the rolling nature of this trail."