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Cycling around Dumfries & Caerlaverock
Cycling magazine Bike Radar recently published three cycling routes around Dumfries, including one that goes right past the front door of the Flat at Glencaple. Quiet roads, flat stretches, some long climbs and... READ MORE
Come and Meet the Bore
The River Nith which flows through Glencaple is famous for its bore which can reach a height of nearly a meter. The bore travels at speeds of up to six miles an hour... READ MORE
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