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Dumfries and Galloway

Dumfries and Galloway is a mixture of mountains and coast. There are peaks over 2000 feet and a coastline of 200 miles. The most southerly point in Scotland is located in this region at the Mull of Galloway. Dumfries and Galloway is one of the largest regions in Scotland and also one of the least densely populated. There are castles, lochs, forests, charming towns and exotic gardens that are warmed by the Gulf Stream.The word's first pedal bicycle was invented in Dumfries and Galloway.
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Travel Feature: Cycling to Drumlanrig Castle and Wanlockhead

Part One: Cycling to Drumlanrig Castle and Morton Castle

Part Two: Cycling to Scotland's Highest Village

Visiting one of Scotland's Lesser Known Castles: Morton Castle

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  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • Where to go in Scotland
    • Aberdeenshire
    • Angus
    • Argyll and Bute
    • Central Scotland
    • Dumfries and Galloway
    • East Lothian
    • Edinburgh and Midlothian
    • Fife and Clackmannanshire
    • Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
    • Islands
    • Moray
    • Perthshire
    • Scottish Borders
    • Sutherland and Caithness
  • Advice About Cycling in Scotland
    • What kind of bicycle?
    • Cycle Clothing
    • What gear to buy
    • Taking your bike on the train
    • Coping with traffic
    • Best cycling guide books
    • Best travel books about cycling in Scotland
    • Family-Friendly Bike Holidays in Scotland
    • Mountain Biking Guide
  • Working with me
  • Best Cycling Books
  • Edinburgh by bike, commuting and everyday journeys