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Things to see in Dumfries (United Kingdom): 60 places and when to go
Dumfries is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 60 places in and around it, mainly History (33), Architecture (11), Nature (10). The best known are Caerlaverock Castle, Blatobulgium and Comlongon Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 55. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 55.0671, -3.55
- Places
- 60 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (33) · Architecture (11) · Nature (10) · Museums and art (7) · Wildlife (6) · Hiking (5)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 99 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Queensberry, at 697 m.
What to see in Dumfries
The places in and around Dumfries, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Caerlaverock CastleFormer castle archaeological site in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK10 km
- BlatobulgiumRoman fort in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK21 km
- Comlongon CastleCastle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK9.7 km
- QueensberryMountain in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK24 km
- Annandale distilleryWhisky distillery in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK20 km
- Buittle CastleCastle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK24 km
- Drumcoltran TowerTower house in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK16 km
- Old Lochmaben CastleCastle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK9.5 km
- Dumfries MuseumMuseum in Dumfries, United Kingdom4.1 km
- Greyfriars Church, DumfriesChurch in Dumfries4.0 km
- Hoddom CastleCastle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK15 km
- John Paul Jones Cottage MuseumMuseum in Arbigland, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom19 km
- Lochhouse TowerCastle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK28 km
- Lochmaben CastleCastle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK9.4 km
- Morton CastleCastle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK26 km
- Motte of UrrMotte-and-bailey castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK23 km
- Southerness LighthouseLighthouse in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK22 km
- All Saints Church, LockerbieChurch of the Scottish Episcopal Church in Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK14 km
- Annandale WayScottish hiking trail17 km
- Burnswark HillHill in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK18 km
- Goldielea ViaductRailway viaduct in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland8.4 km
- Buittle BridgeBridge in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland24 km
- Dumfries and Galloway Aviation MuseumAviation museum in Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom2.9 km
- Easthill stone circleStone circle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK9.4 km
And the other 36, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Ellisland Farm, Gracefield Arts Centre, Ruthwell Museum, New Abbey Corn Mill
- History: Kinnel Bridge, Mote of Mark, Nith Bridge cross, Castlemilk, Hoddom Bridge, Isle Tower, Lochwood Tower, Nith Bridge, Shillahill Bridge, Old Brig Inn, Beattock, Tynron Doon, Wyseby House, Auld Kirk Of Lochroan, Broom Hill, Castlehill Point, West Barcloy, Old Caerlaverock Castle, Shankfoot Bridge, Shaw,rectangular enclosure 800m NNW of,on bank of Coates Burn, Wamphray Bridge
- Nature: Mochrum Fell, WWT Caerlaverock, Broomhillbank Hill, Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve, Drummains Reedbed, Fontainbleau Ladypark Nature Reserve, Mawbray Banks Nature Reserve, RSPB Mersehead
- Hiking: Burleywhag, Dryfehead, E2 European long distance path, Kettleton Byre
- Architecture: Lees Scar Light
When to go to Dumfries
The best time to visit Dumfries is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:29
- FebPossible9:22
- MarPossible11:28
- AprBest time13:50
- MayBest time15:53
- JunBest time17:05
- JulBest time16:35
- AugBest time14:44
- SepBest time12:25
- OctPossible10:08
- NovBetter not8:02
- DecPossible6:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 55. In April, 60 of the 60 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Dumfries
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 99 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Langholm16 places36 km
- Sanquhar11 places41 km
- Kirkcudbright24 places41 km
- Dumfries & Galloway21 places43 km
- Carlisle56 places45 km
- Cockermouth79 places46 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Dumfries?
The best known: Caerlaverock Castle, Blatobulgium, Comlongon Castle, Queensberry, Annandale distillery. In all, 60 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Dumfries?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 55.
How do you get to Dumfries?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 99 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Dumfries as the destination and these 60 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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