Have you discovered Dumfries? Where the connection to Robert Burns, Scotland’s national Bard, runs deep. Alongside it, an older story of abbeys, castles and kings. And a landscape that invites you to explore. Find Out More 👇 https://scotlandstartshere.com/destinations/dumfries/ | Discover South Scotland - Scotland Starts Here

A castle built to be seen, not fought over. 📍 Drumlanrig Castle, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland In the 17th century, aristocratic power in Scotland was often expressed through architecture. Large country houses and castles like this used scale, symmetry, and skyline dominance to impress rather than defend. What looks defensive is often theatrical. For more Stories in Stone, follow @xploreheritage #scottishcastle #historicscotland #scottishheritage #countryhouse #britisharchitecture | XploreHer

A WALK AROUND Robert Burns' House Dumfries #history #dumfries #Scotland | Stu Smith

DGWGO is so proud of our region, it's beauty and its history that we want to encourage more and more people to visit Dumfries and Galloway when they VisitScotland and more people that live in D&G to make the most of what they have on their doorstep. Our region offers some of the worlds most stunning scenery, amazing places to visit and soak up the atmosphere and tons of unbelievable history and story's to learn about. Why not give Dumfries and Galloway a look? Dumfries and Galloway Historic Scot