Local Attractions

Broom Fisheries - Five fly only lochs, well stocked with rainbow, brown and golden trout ranging from 2lbs to in excess of 20lbs.

Visit Broom Fisheries or Broom Tackle Box - close to Hoddom Castle Caravan Park and offering all the fishing tackle equipment you could need.

Westlands - 8 miles away this centre provides plenty of fun for the family. 

Caerlaverock Castle - One of Scotland's finest medieval fortresses. Interpretative displays, nature trail, café and play area.

King Robert the Bruce's Cave - Secret cave in which Robert the Bruce was hidden for 3 months by William Irving

Lochmaben Castle - Ruined Castle on a promontory in Castle Loch. One time seat of Robert The Bruce's family.

Ruthwell Cross - Magnificent stone cross bears runic and Latin inscriptions. 680AD.

Sweetheart Abbey - Splendid remains of a late 13th and early 14th century Cistercian Abbey, founded by Lady Devorguilla, Lady of Galloway in memory of her husband John Balliol.

Threave Castle - Massive Tower on an Island in the River Dee, built by Archibald The Grim in the late 14th century and later the stronghold of the Black Douglas.

Carlyle's Birthplace, Ecclefechan - Birthplace of Thomas Carlyle the writer and historian, in 1795. Portraits, manuscripts etc. 

David Coulthard museum, Twynholm - Memorabilia from his go-karting days, through to Formula 1. Cars, trophies, etc. Gift shop and tearoom.

Devils Porridge, Eastriggs - So called because of the explosive nature of the explosives, which were mixed by hand!! This is an Exhibition on the 'secret' history of the local Ordnance Factory.

Dumfries Aviation Museum - Fascinating collection of aircraft and associated memorabilia housed in a unique World War 2 control Tower.

Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, Caerlaverock - Throughout autumn, winter and spring, thousands of wild Geese and other birds can be seen from hides and observation towers. In summer, trails meander through flower meadows alive with wildlife.