Things to do whilst staying at The Farmers Inn

When visiting Dumfries and Galloway you are spoiled for choice with things to do. From miles and miles of unspoilt countryside, beautiful and deserted beaches to sporting facilities, vibrant towns, quaint old villages and much, much more.

Within walking distance

Trustee Savings Bank Museum

The very first Savings Bank opened by Rev Henry Duncan in 1810

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Ruthwell Cross

7/8th century runic cross is situated in Ruthwell Church

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Browell

Where Burns bathed in the water.

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Ruthwell Heritage trail

A circular walk around key points of interest in the parish. Details available locally

 

Sporting

Powfoot Golf Club

A challenging 18hole half links course designed by James Braid in 1923

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River Annan

Salmon & Sea Trout Fishing

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Broom Fisheries

Course & Fly fishing ponds

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Visitor Attractions

Caerlaverock Castle & Nature Reserve

A rugged and beautiful destination offering open space and tranquil wildlife watching

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Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust

A whole new world of discovery awaits you at WWT Wetland Centres. There’s trails ablaze with wildlife, canoe safaris through quiet waterways, encounters with some of the world’s most endangered birds and adventure playgrounds for little explorers.

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Devils Porridge Museum

A musuem with all the history and story of HM Factory Gretna and Quinteshill Rail Disaster.

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Gretna Green

The home of Weddings and the wedding capital of the UK, the Famous Blacksmiths Shop.

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Gretna Outlet Village

Located right on the border between England and Scotland, Gretna Gateway is the ideal place to stop on your journey.

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Annandale Distillery

It’s been a while (90 years in fact) but the re-awakening of Annandale Distillery means that fine Single Malt Scotch whisky now flows again from Dumfries and Galloway.

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Solway Spirits

Artisan spirits and liqueurs from Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

By appointment only

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Dalton Distillery

Opening 2017

 

Family Attractions

Dino Park

Childrens dinosaur themed park at Hetland Garden centre

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Drumuir farm Ice Cream

Indoor and outdoor play areas – Delicious ice-creams and sundaes!

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Dalscone Farm Fun

Large Indoor and exciting play areas also Scotland’s largest independent toy store.

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Mabie Farm Park

Nestled beneath the magnificent Mabie Forest with views over the Solway Firth, Mabie Farm Park is original farm fun that’s delightful for all ages in all types of weather!

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Food and Drink

We offer a good selection of traditional meals as well as a variety of vegetarian dishes. Our traditional Sunday Roast Beef lunches are always popular and there are various other specials available at the weekends.

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We are the nearest establishment to the wedding venue Comlongon Castle and only minutes away from Powfoot Championship Golf Course, Caerlaverock Castle & Nature Reserve and of course Dumfries.

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