Dumfries

Dumfries has been host to many writers but is most famously known as the last home of Scotland's renowned poet, Robert Burns. You can visit Ellisland Farm, where he worked, and his home in Dumfries which is now open to the public. There is also a Robert Burn's centre for the full story of Burn's connections to the town.

Castle Douglas

The nearby market town, Castle Douglas, is known as the 'Food Town'. It is full of bakeries, delis, greengrocers, cafes, fishmongers, sweet shops, restaurants, a brewery and many other small boutiques ideal for finding special presents for Christmas and birthdays. Regular events are held throughout the year offering a wide range of food and drink to sample the delights of what Galloway has to offer. 

Kirkcudbright

Kirkcudbright is famously known as the 'Artist's Town'. Within this working harbour town there are several galleries which also hold art and craft exhibitions throughout the year. In June there is a jazz festival and further into the summer months there are many festivities ending in a grand tattoo at the end of August.

Wigtown

Within Wigtownshire there is Scotland's national booktown, Wigtown. This town is full of bookshops and other book related businesses. It also holds several literary-centred festivals throughout the year. The booktown also extends into the local village, Bladnoch, home of Scotland's most southerly malt whisky.

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