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The Best Sights near Southerness
When you're not splashing, playing and scampering along Southerness' huge golden beach, you'll want to get out and explore a region renowned for its natural beauty and unforgettable sights.
A short drive away, Dumfries is a market town characterised by its quaint alleyways, pretty riverside location and links to Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns. The Camera Obscura at the town's museum is one unusual highlight.
If the kids love meeting animals they're in for a treat, both Mabie Farm Park and Dalscone Farm Fun offer the chance to pet and feed farmyard favourites. There are play zones too!
Amazing attractions near Southerness
Sweetheart Abbey
The evocative sight of these blood-red sandstone ruins against the bright green Scottish hillsides is incredibly moving - as is the story of this abbey!
Mabie Farm Park
Home to the most lovable farmyard animals and the biggest of thrills - this park is fun-filled no matter what the weather!
Heads of Ayr Farm Park
From cuddling the smallest and cutest creatures to riding the biggest adventure slides, this is a fun-filled day out for the little ones!
The Cocoabean Company
Kids get hands on with chocolate at the Cocoa Bean Company as they craft marvellous creations out of beautiful Belgian chocolate. Things could get messy!
Cream o' Galloway
Taste delicious samples of these famous artisanal ice creams and meet the beautiful animals who produce it at this family-fun farm.
The Museum of Lead Mining
Hidden away beneath Scotland's highest village is a network of tunnels used for centuries to mine lead - now it's your turn to head underground!
Dalscone Farm Fun
The kids won't want to miss a trip to this family farm with its delightful animals and play areas - ideal come rain or shine!
Dumfries
The River Nith flows through the centre of this historic market town, with charming red-hued sandstone bridges crossing its waters, a truly special spot!
Southerness Beach
Stretching either side of Southerness point is Southerness Beach, a vast rock and sand beach perfect for crabbing, rockpooling or stretching your legs with a four-legged friend.
Rockcliffe Beach
Noted for being one of the most beautiful parts of the Scottish coastline, a trip to Rockcliffe Beach won't disappoint.
Criffel, Dumfries & Galloway
Head out from the majestic Sweetheart Abbey along the Galloway coast towards Criffel, a hill which boasts exceptional views across the surrounding countryside.
Southerness - a Scenic Walk including John Paul Jones Cottage
Starting at our very own Southerness Holiday Park, this wonderful circular walk provides both picturesque coastal and countryside views and passes several points of interest along the way.
