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We have just booked our holiday for a week on the isle of arran and looking to break the journey with a night in somewhere like Dumfries or round that area.  Can anyone tell is Dumfries a nice place to stop in?.

We both like our real ale and The isle of Arran seems to be a bit of a real ale desert, Dumfries seems to have lots of pubs according to Camra.  

Is the plenty we could do round there for a day. We would aim to get there for about 9ish and make a full day of it.  Open to any suggestions:)

Threave gardens are worth a visit

See here; http://www.thegardenersalmanac.co.uk/Slide%20Shows/Threave%20Garden/threave%20garden.html

thanks found this:

http://www.bed-breakfast-accommodation-dumfries-galloway.com/about.html

looks lovely and reviews really well!

Love stopping at places where theres cows/chickens etc.

Dumfries & Galoway is a beautiful area. We have been camping a few times at Brighouse Bay just outside Kirkcudbright.

Fond memories of picking mussels from the bay & doing moules marinere acompanied by a delicious

locally made bread. . . :P 8)

Debs

It sounds delicious. Great information  from Debs  and others so that vistors can go prepared.

Excellent and helpful.

I just wish I could get my questions so well answered instead of a load of useless opinions I do not need or want.

My apologies because my reply is not helpful either here but I simply could not resist adding my thoughts on this occasion.

Have a wonderful stay.

Hello
My sister lived just outside Dumfries, she lived in New Abbey, a small village with a old water mill, and a lovely old Abbey, about five miles from Dumfries,there is also an lovely old house and grounds you can visit[ Shambellie house] has a tea room. also nice tea room by the Abbey. and two pubs, there are places to stay along the way .I love it there try and visit.
   June.

Quote from: bridgehouse on July 18, 2011, 00:31:21
Hello
My sister lived just outside Dumfries, she lived in New Abbey, a small village with a old water mill, and a lovely old Abbey, about five miles from Dumfries,there is also an lovely old house and grounds you can visit[ Shambellie house] has a tea room. also nice tea room by the Abbey. and two pubs, there are places to stay along the way .I love it there try and visit.
   June.

Thanks bridgehouse ill have a look:)