Dumfries Tours

Dumfries Tours We provide exclusive guided tours around Southern Scotland. Edinburgh & Glasgow pick ups available.

Checking out some sites in Eskdale for an upcoming tour. We really do live in a beautiful part of the world.
05/09/2026

Checking out some sites in Eskdale for an upcoming tour. We really do live in a beautiful part of the world.

So today we say goodbye to Jim, Doug and Ranet from Oklahoma. We are heading up to Edinburgh Airport but first we visite...
04/09/2026

So today we say goodbye to Jim, Doug and Ranet from Oklahoma. We are heading up to Edinburgh Airport but first we visited Moffat, Grey Mare’s Tail waterfall, and the Devil’s Beeftub. We have stopped at the Wee Crook Cafe for lunch before we get to the airport.

The weather was much kinder today for Jim, Doug and Ranet from Oklahoma. After brief stops at Loch Arthur Farm Shop and ...
03/09/2026

The weather was much kinder today for Jim, Doug and Ranet from Oklahoma. After brief stops at Loch Arthur Farm Shop and Castle Douglas, we took the boat across the River Dee to Archibald the Grim’s, Threave Castle. After a lovely lunch at The Selkirk Arms in Kirkcudbright, we went to Dundrennan Abbey where Mary Queen of Scots spent her final night on Scottish soil. Continuing round the Solway Coast, our final visit was to John Paul Jones Birthplace Museum.

It was a bit of a wet day but our spirits weren’t dampened as we explored Dumfries and the surrounding countryside. Jim,...
02/09/2026

It was a bit of a wet day but our spirits weren’t dampened as we explored Dumfries and the surrounding countryside. Jim, Doug and Ranet from Oklahoma first stops were the Robert Burns Centre, St Michael’s Kirkyard to see Burns Mausoleum, and Robert Burns House. Heading out of town it was Castledykes then the mighty Maxwell stronghold of Caerlaverock Castle. After spending time at Ruthwell Cross, we had a fantastic lunch at Annandale Distillery. Our next visit was Armstrong’s Gilnockie Tower. And finally we visited Gretna Green.

Leaving Arrochar (you can see the Cobbler Mountain in the distance) this morning, Mark made his way back to Dumfries wit...
01/09/2026

Leaving Arrochar (you can see the Cobbler Mountain in the distance) this morning, Mark made his way back to Dumfries with Jim, Doug, and Ranet today via Loch Lomond and Ayrshire. We stopped in Alloway to see the Brig o Doon, the Robert Burns Memorial and visited his birthday museum. After a lovely lunch at the Dumfries Arms Hotel in Cumnock, we headed into Nithsdale and Drumlanrig Castle. After a wander around the magnificent gardens, we walked down to the Marr Burn to see Andy Goldsworthy’s Striding Arch.

Another fantastic day with Jim, Doug and Ranet from Oklahoma. Starting in Kyle of Lochalsh, our first stop was Eilean Do...
31/08/2026

Another fantastic day with Jim, Doug and Ranet from Oklahoma. Starting in Kyle of Lochalsh, our first stop was Eilean Donan Castle. This castle featured in the original Highlander movie and will do again in the remake as the film crew took over the place in April. We stretched our legs with a short walk to Invermoriston Falls. Continuing down Loch Ness we travelled through Fort Augustus, Invergarry, before paying our respects at the Spean Bridge Commando Memorial. After a marvellous seafood lunch at the Pier Point restaurant near Appin, we spent some time at St Conan’s Kirk on the banks of Loch Awe. We are now at our overnight base in Arrochar.

Leaving Fort William early this morning, Mark, Jim, Doug and Ranet stopped off at the Glenfinnan Memorial and Glenfinnan...
30/08/2026

Leaving Fort William early this morning, Mark, Jim, Doug and Ranet stopped off at the Glenfinnan Memorial and Glenfinnan Viaduct (think Harry Potter). We took the ferry from Mallaig to get across to Armadale on the Isle of Skye. If you ever do this route, hang a left off the ferry (everyone goes right). Five minutes later you are at Cafe 125. It looks like a little shack but the breakfast was fantastic. We absolutely loved this place. We continued through Skye to the Sligachan Bridge then up to Dungevan. Looping round to Portree, we are now in Kyle of Lochalsh for our overnight stay. Tomorrow night we will be in Arrochar.

What a beautiful day to drive through Glencoe. Jim, Doug and Ranet are just in awe of what this part of Scotland has to ...
29/08/2026

What a beautiful day to drive through Glencoe. Jim, Doug and Ranet are just in awe of what this part of Scotland has to offer. Simply stunning.

So this morning we have a fantastic tour of Stirling Castle. This afternoon we are heading into Glencoe before arriving ...
29/08/2026

So this morning we have a fantastic tour of Stirling Castle. This afternoon we are heading into Glencoe before arriving at our overnight accommodation in Fort William.

Mark had a great day with Jim (a frequent flyer - this is his fourth year in a row with Dumfries Tours), his Oklahoma sc...
28/08/2026

Mark had a great day with Jim (a frequent flyer - this is his fourth year in a row with Dumfries Tours), his Oklahoma school friend Doug and Doug’s wife Ranet.

We started of in South Queensferry before spending some time at Dunfermline Abbey - the burial site of King Robert the Bruce. After a brief visit to the Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum, we drove along the Neuk of Fife.

After a fabulous lunch at a The Shoregate Restaurant in Crail, we continued along the coast to spend some time at St Andrew’s University, Castle and Cathedral.

We are now in Kilsyth with a visit to Stirling Castle on the cards tomorrow morning.

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