Solway Tours

Solway Tours Five star, bespoke guided historic and ancestral tours of Dumfries and Galloway and across Scotland. DandG Life Tourism Champion Winner and Thistle Award Winner

We aim to provide unforgettable experiences through our extensive knowledge and insight into the History of Scotland which will create memories and smiles that last a lifetime. We seek to provide our customers with positive travel experiences delivered with a sense of warmth, friendliness, pride and a passion for promoting Dumfries and Galloway as a high quality tourist destination. We are very co

nfident that you will thoroughly enjoy all aspects of our guided tours and be in awe of the majestic countryside and impact which South West Scotland has had on shaping our global community. We are more than happy to create a flexible itinerary to suit your areas of interest. Our website gives more suggested areas to visit and we will arrange a bespoke and personalised tour for each party. We also offer guided tours of other areas of Scotland including city tours of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stirling. Our tours offer an individually tailored and unique insight into the historical and cultural delights of South West Scotland and beyond. We provide a personalised, chauffeur-driven, high quality service which will allow you to experience the most majestic countryside whilst visiting some of the most important historical and cultural sites in the country. Lesley and Mark, your Solway Tours guides, offer a range of flexible, tailor-made tours for families or small groups to experience the charms that Dumfries and Galloway has to
offer. We are both experienced historians with specialist backgrounds in secondary education at a senior managerial level and will delight and regale you about the historic and cultural importance of Dumfries and Galloway and beyond. Your tour experience will be enhanced further by being chauffeur driven in our comfortable and stylish seven seater Renault Grand Scenic. Suggested Themed Tours

Castles and Kids
We will take you to a number of agreed historic sites within the Region and allow time to visit one of the excellent local attractions for children. Wars of Independence
Dumfries and Galloway is renowned for its pivotal role in Scotland's fight for independence. We will guide you through the crucial role played by the Bruce family during this war torn period. Robert Burns
Follow in the footsteps of the National Bard from Ellisland Farm to the “Sanghoose” and from The Brow Well to Burns Mausoleum. Dumfries offers an incredible insight into the life of Scotland’s favourite son. Cradle of Christianity
St Ninian landed in Galloway at the end of the 4th Century and changed the religious map of the Nation. This tour will look at how Dumfries and Galloway played a crucial role in the spread of Christianity. D&G Heroes and Heroines
J M Barrie, Kirkpatrick McMillan, Thomas Carlyle and Jane Haining are just some of the people raised locally who have impacted so much on the world. Their tales will inspire you!! For full details and prices for all of our tailor made tours please check our website or contact us by email or phone.

It’s been a great second  day for Lesley , Lynnette, Austin and Isabelle. Starting out from LaHinch early this morning w...
31/05/2026

It’s been a great second day for Lesley , Lynnette, Austin and Isabelle.

Starting out from LaHinch early this morning we popped into the golf club shop at LaHinch and then made our way to the magnificent Bunratty Castle and Folk Park.

After a couple of hours spent exploring there we then made to Di**le and after some time in the town we did the Slea Head Drive Road.

Although the weather wasn’t always on our side that didn’t stop this lot and the views as we drove were incredible. We also explored the beehive huts and did the hike up at Dunmore Head which was a filming local think for Star Wars, The Last Jedi.

We had a great dinner in Insch and we are now in a very busy Killarney ready to enjoy the Ring of Kerry tomorrow .

Another great day in a beautiful part of the world with lovely people and we also spotted our favourite field of Belties we have found so far in Ireland!

After a lengthy flight delay Lesley finally met up with Lynnette, Austin and Isabelle today  in Dublin and they started ...
30/05/2026

After a lengthy flight delay Lesley finally met up with Lynnette, Austin and Isabelle today in Dublin and they started their Irish adventure.

This afternoon we travelled from Dublin to County Clare and we enjoyed seeing part of the Burren and then exploring the magnificent Cliffs of Moher where the views were incredible.

We are now enjoying our evening in Lahinch and are looking forward to more explore tomorrow .

It is a gorgeous day in Dublin and Lesley has spent the morning wandering around Trinity College and finding the statues...
30/05/2026

It is a gorgeous day in Dublin and Lesley has spent the morning wandering around Trinity College and finding the statues to Countess Constance Markievicz, the Rebel Countess.

Constance was integral In the 1916 Easter Rising and was elected in 1918 as the first female MP in the Westminster Parliament. However as with Sinn Fein policy she refused to actually take her seat.

A socialist, a radical and a revolutionary. A great role model for the new politics of post WW1 Ireland and Britain.

It was lovely to wander through St Stephen’s Green and past the Molly Malone Statue as well!

Lesley has gone across the Irish Sea again today and made her way to Dublin ready to collect her lovely guests tomorrow ...
29/05/2026

Lesley has gone across the Irish Sea again today and made her way to Dublin ready to collect her lovely guests tomorrow for a 5 day tour of Ireland . This lovely family have travelled with Lesley a number of times including in Ireland last year and they are back to do more exploring!

After arriving in Dublin Lesley took the opportunity to visit Ireland’s National Cemetery at Glasnevin.

Many of the iconic figures from Irelands history are buried here including Daniel O'Connell, Michael Collins, Éamon de Valera, Countess Markievicz , Grace Gifford Plunkett and Margaret Skinnider.

Lesley also went to pay her respects at the Commonwealth War Grave Memorial.

Check back tomorrow to see where Lesley and her guests go on their Irish Adventure!

27/05/2026

Our latest 10 day tour of Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Well the sun certainly came out for us  today on our tenth and final day with Bill , Barbara, Ken and Patti. Our first s...
25/05/2026

Well the sun certainly came out for us today on our tenth and final day with Bill , Barbara, Ken and Patti.

Our first stop this morning after leaving Grantown on Spey was Carrbridge and then we went into Blair Atholl Castle.

At Blair Atholl we explored the magnificent castle and some of the grounds and listened to the piper. We the. Travelled into Pitlochry for some shopping and a delicious lunch as always at Hettie’s Tearoom .

Our last two stops of our ten day Scottish adventure was to Scone Palace followed by a visit to Perth Museum to see the Stone of Destiny.

It’s been an incredible 10 days filled with lots of history, great scenery, amazing food, a few wee drama and lots of laughter with lovely people.

As we travel back to Dumfries we wish the guys a safe journey home .

Hettie's Tearoom, Pitlochry

25/05/2026
We have had another busy day on Day 9 of our tour with our friends from Virginia and Long Island. We started the day at ...
24/05/2026

We have had another busy day on Day 9 of our tour with our friends from Virginia and Long Island.

We started the day at Kiltearn exploring the churchyard before we headed West to the magnificent ruins of Beauly Priory.

After some shopping time in Inverness and a delicious lunch as always at Simpsons we spent the afternoon at Cawdor Castle and Gardens and the Glenlivet Distillery.

Another magical day with great people!

The Glenlivet Cawdor Castle

Good morning from Kiltearn near Evanton. Mark has been busy again cleaning the van with supervisor Les making sure he do...
24/05/2026

Good morning from Kiltearn near Evanton. Mark has been busy again cleaning the van with supervisor Les making sure he doesn’t miss any spots!

This was a lovely place to stay with great views of the Cromarty Firth in the background.

Have a good Sunday wherever you are in the world 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Today was day 8 of our Scottish adventure with Bill, Barbara, Ken and Patti and we have seen some incredible scenery on ...
23/05/2026

Today was day 8 of our Scottish adventure with Bill, Barbara, Ken and Patti and we have seen some incredible scenery on the drive from Thurso to Evanton.

Our first stop today was the incredible Smoo Cave and then we spent some time at Sango Beach where although it was blowing a hoolie the sun was shining and the views were stunning.

We then drove some of the NC 500 Road anti clockwise with stops at Scourie and Ullapool before heading to our overnight stay on the Cromarty Firth.

A great day experiencing fabulous Scottish scenery.

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18 Barnhill Place
Dumfries
DG29HP

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Monday 7am - 11pm
Tuesday 7am - 11pm
Wednesday 7am - 11pm
Thursday 7am - 11pm
Friday 7am - 11pm
Saturday 7am - 11pm
Sunday 7am - 11pm

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