Dumfries Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
About Dumfries
The Dumfries area is lowland and sits on red sandstone, well-drained and fertile. The town grew up east of the lowest crossing point and tidal limit of the River Nith - Maxwelltown on the west bank was separate until merged with Dumfries in 1929. Although it's a burgh of great antiquity, few of the buildings are very old, as invading armies kept wrecking the place. The last such visitor was Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1745, who demanded money and shoes for his men. But the Duke of Cumberland was marching down on him so he and his Jacobite forces scarpered, none too nimbly as few of the shoes had been handed over. Dumfries is on the transport route between England and Northern Ireland. It's grown rapidly and its industry and transport depend upon these UK links; in 2016 it voted heavily agains
Top Attractions in Dumfries
Explore the best things to see and do in Dumfries:
- ★Aviation Museum
- ★Birthplace of John Paul Jones
- ★Caerlaverock Castle
- ★Drumlanrig Castle
- ★Dumfries Museum
- ★Ellisland Farm
- ★Hunterian in the South
- ★Mabie Farm Park
Where to Eat in Dumfries
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Casa Mia
- 🍴Drummuir Farm Ice Cream
- 🍴Frothy Bike Co
- 🍴Pizzeria Il Fiume
Where to Stay in Dumfries
- 🏨Cavens Country House Hotel
- 🏨Dumfries Villa
- 🏨Newbridge Country Park
- 🏨Premier Inn
Dumfries Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: