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Love Summer.
Get inspired.

Quiet sandy beaches, genuine warm welcomes, top class attractions and activities that make the most of the natural beauty surrounding them.

Glorious gardens that bask in the balmy air of the Gulf Stream, nature reserves, forest walks and cliff top views of swooping seabirds and castles to dream of...


In summer, there's always plenty to inspire you to get out and about. Enliven your break and join the locals at a host of events and festivals...

  • Browse the shelves of Wigtown, Scotland's Book Town. if you like books, you will love Wigtown.

  • Revel in a meander around Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway's Food Town with its family owned butchers, bakers and delicatessens and savour the delicious flavours!

  • Get arty in Kirkcudbright, The Artists Town with a fascinating artistic heritage and a thriving artists community today. Check out the best of Scottish Painting at the Summer Exhibition- 'The Face of Scotland' featuring paintings from The Scottish National Portrait Gallery, at the Town Hall and visit The Tolbooth for an intriguing insight.

  • Join in the Kirkcudbright Summer Festivities, with Children's Festival, Medieval Fayre, parade day and Scottish nights each Thursday, culminating in the fabulous Tattoo in the shadow of the castle.

  • Have fun at the Wickerman Festival - a two day music event for fire, fun and families, situated in deepest Galloway, winner of the Grass Roots Festival Award 2007.

  • Visit one of our many agricultural shows, or country fairs for an insight into country life, or take time out to enjoy traditional galas and festivals in our towns and villages throughout the region.


  • For a full update on the key events and a range of local ones throughout the area, remember to call into our tourist information centres during your break.

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