Holidays in East Dumfries And Galloway

Dumfries & Galloway is distinctively Scottish… and yet it is a world apart. This beautiful region is a continuation of the Southern Uplands, the hills and moors that run right across Scotland immediately to the north of the English Border.

East Dumfries & Galloway follows the line of the M6/M74 north into Scotland and is easily reached from England as a result. However, “easily reached” does not mean that it is very busy, for most traffic rushes up and down the road, missing out on this beautiful part of Scotland as it does so.

Immediately on crossing the Border into Scotland at the head of the Solway Firth, the road passes the famous village of Gretna Green, a favourite in times gone by with elopers from England.

The further north into this region one goes the hillier it becomes, for these are the Southern Upland hills, and this valley is one of the few routes through them. No wonder that it was used by the Romans and numerous Scottish and English armies invading each others’ lands.

Along the way there are delightful villages like Moffat, which was both an important wool and spa town, and Langholm, an important centre for the Border rievers (raiders) in mediaeval times.  

In addition to visiting museums and monuments to this area’s tempestuous past, you can fish, golf and enjoy some wonderful walks.

Loophill House, East Dumfries And Galloway

It would be hard to imagine a more delightful borderland farmhouse – set in quiet seclusion in the historic Border Reiver countryside, Loophill is a treasure.

Middleholms, East Dumfries And Galloway

A wonderful old stone farmhouse, which has recently been renovated to the highest standard, Middleholms is a comfortable, spacious home in a large garden on a hill, with fabulous views East across the Esk valley and North towards Langholm, the "Muckle Toon".

Garden Cottage, East Dumfries And Galloway

Garden Cottage, another charming cottage recently converted to a very high standard providing bright and luxurious self catering accommodation for 4 or 5 guests.

Ulzieside Cottage , East Dumfries And Galloway

A delightful Dumfriesshire farm cottage where the chickens that lay your morning eggs are wandering around the courtyard and the view from your bedroom is across rolling fields.

Beckhead Cottage, East Dumfries And Galloway

The cottage itself is set in its own fully enclosed gardens and the sound of a tumbling burn just beyond the fence is soothing and charming.

Williamwood Cottage, East Dumfries And Galloway

A simply lovely cottage that has been completely renovated to produce an exceptionally high standard of holiday cottage.

The Stables, East Dumfries And Galloway

Stables Cottage, derives the name from its original use in the 1850’s. More recently it has been converted into a superb high quality holiday cottage with south facing aspect accommodating six guests.