Welcome to the Dumfries and Galloway Area Tourist Information

This area is a softer version of the Highlands, with quaint towns and villages interspersed amongst rolling hills, forest trails, nature reserves and agricultural land, and famous for the "Belted Galloway" cattle. It is a bird watcher's paradise, and migrating species can be found at the wildfowl refuge of Caerlaverock, whilst along the marshes of the Solway Firth Wigtown Bay is a major haunt of the Greylag geese. North of Newton Stewart golden eagles may be spotted soaring high above Merrick, whilst red deer graze on its slopes

Auchencairn Balcary Bay Hotel Fully modernised country house dating back to 17th century set on the shore of Balcary Bay. Well presented modern-style Scottish cuisine	Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	£££	Tel 01556 640217
Beattock Auchen Castle Hotel Victorian mansion set in 30 acres including its own trout loch. Furnished to high standards with all modern facilities. Scottish cuisine using locally sourced products	Taste of Scotland STB 3 star	£	Tel 01683 300407
Gatehouse of Fleet Cally Palace Hotel 18th century country mansion set in 150 acres with its own private golf course. Spacious lounges and bedrooms. Elegant dining with resident pianist	AA 4 star (67%) One rosette STB 4 star	£££	Tel 01557 814341
Kirkudbright Selkirk Arms Hotel 18th century family-run hotel, once frequented by Robert Burns. Comfortable well-equipped bedrooms and personal attention. Choice of bistro or more formal restaurant dining	AA 3 star (67%) One rosette STB 4 star	££	Tel 01557 330402
Lockerbie Dryfesdale Hotel Former manse dating back to 1782, set in 5 acres of grounds. Both accommodation and food are of a high standard, and guests are well-attended	AA 3 star (66%) One rosette Taste of Scotland STB 3 star	£££	Tel 01576 202427
Lockerbie Somerton House Hotel Family-run hotel within easy distance of M74. A relaxing place to stay with all modern comforts. Bar food available in the lounge, or a la carte restaurant for more formal dining	Taste of Scotland STB 3 star	£	Tel 01576 202583
Moffat Beechwood Country House Hotel A gracious country house set in attractive gardens. Tennis courts and golf course nearby. Imaginative cuisine and a good selection of wines and whiskies	AA 2 star (74%) One rosette STB 4 star	££	Tel 01683 220210
Moffat Well View Hotel Victorian town house set in peaceful gardens on outskirts of Moffat. Fresh local produce cooked to perfection, accommpanied by an extensive wine list	AA 1 red star 2 rosettes Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	££ £££	Tel 01683 220184
Newton Stewart Corsemalzie House Hotel Traditional Scottish mansion house set in 40 acres. Choice of bar meals or more formal dining, featuring home-grown vegetables and local game	Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	££	Tel 01988 860254
Newton Stewart Creebridge House Hotel Scottish country house set in 3 acres of gardens.Elegant lounges with log fires; choice of light dining in the Bridges brasserie or the more formal Garden Restaurant	AA 2 star (72%) One rosette Taste of Scotland STB 3 star	££	Tel 01671 402121
Newton Stewart Kirroughtree House Sumptuously furnished 18th century country house hotel. Service and cuisine of the highest standards	AA 3 red star 3 rosettes Taste of Scotland STB 3 Star	££££	Tel 01671 402141
Portpatrick Fernhill Hotel Tastefully extended victorian house overlooking the village and sea. Excellent cuisine served in conservatory restaurant, fresh local seafood including lobster a speciality	AA 3 star (72%) One Rosette Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	£££	Tel 01776 810220
Portpatrick Knockinaam Lodge Luxury country house hotel dating back to the 19th century when it was built as a hunting lodge. First class service and gourmet cuisine	AA 2 Red star Three rosettes Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	££££	Tel 01776 810471
Stranraer Marine House Hotel Set on the sea front, ideally situated for the Sea Cat terminal. Modern Scottish cooking	Les Routiers "cuisine" award	£	Tel 01776 703370
Stranraer North West Castle Hotel Overlooking the bay and ferry terminal. Traditional Scottish cuisine served in the elegant dining room, to the sound of a pianist playing	AA 4 star (68%) One rosette	n/a	Tel 01776 704413
Wigtown Hillcrest Country House Hotel Small homely country house hotel offering personal service and good home cooking. Five lovely rooms - 4 en-suite and one family with private bathroom, a beautiful residents' lounge, dining room and a smoking lounge bar area. Situated on the outskirts of Wigtown, and ideally situated for golfing, fishing, walking, cycling, birdwatching or relaxing.	pending	£	01988 402018 email: deborahfirth@aol.com