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A Real Treat for Garden Lovers
Garden Lovers will delight in the glorious Crichton Gardens all year round but particularly in late Autumn. Situated on the outskirts of Dumfries, the gardens cover 85 acres of parkland with many specimen... READ MORE
“Sooper Whoopers” at Caerlaverock
Last year we featured the barnacle geese at WWT (Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust) Caerlaverock, ten minutes from the Flat. But there’s so much more to see at our local wild and wonderful nature... READ MORE
A Surprising Shopping Experience
A holiday in Glencaple needn’t be all bird-watching and country rambles. If you fancy a bit of retail-therapy we’ve got that too – with a difference! Gretna Green (a 30 minute drive... READ MORE
Who Do You think You Are?
Tracking down your ancestors is fun and if you think they might have come from South-West Scotland then there is plenty here to help you find them. I first moved to Dumfries... READ MORE