Local Area

Dumfries & Galloway has stunning scenery, walks of all grades abound with Criffel, Screel, Grey Mares Tail and Merrick and some wonderful coastal walks.
We have the 7 Stanes Mountain Bike trails on our doorstep
Various Sports at Dumfries Sports Club
Numerous Golf clubs including The Dumfries & County Golf Club, Dumfries & Galloway Golf Club and Southerness Golf Club plus many more.
Watersports available around the coast and at Loch Ken
Motorsport with the South of Scotland Car Club which boasts Scottish Rally Champions among their number.

Take a look at the Visit Scotland website for even more about the area

For those with interest in music and theatre we have
The Solway Sinfonia
The Dumfries Choral Society
The Dumfries Musical Theatre Group
The Theatre Royal
as well as visiting performances at the Easterbrook Hall and DGOne Leisure complex by the likes of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and the Singing Kettle!!!

Home to Robbie Burns' resting place, there is plenty of Burns connections and clubs.

And if you yearn for the cities, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Newcastle are all within easy striking distance, with the M6/M74 just 30mins drive away.