Dumfries & Galloway – where you’ll flock to view our vibrant wildlife

Dumfries & Galloway – where you’ll flock to view our vibrant wildlife



With beautiful landscapes and fascinating historic attractions, Dumfries & Galloway is the perfect setting to enjoy a Scottish wildlife adventure.

A region of contrasts, where green hills and vast forests collide with golden beaches along 200 miles of coastline, which our enthralling array of wildlife call home.

Dumfries & Galloway – where you’ll flock to view our vibrant wildlife
Dumfries & Galloway – Where you’ll flock to view our vibrant wildlife.

Walk around the beautiful Loch Ken to see fork-tailed red kites soaring overhead along the Galloway Red Kite Trail, visit RSPB Mersehead in springtime to view barnacle geese flying north then be surrounded by 1,400 peaceful acres at WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre to witness impressive Ospreys in flight.

Amongst 300 square miles of Galloway Forest Park follow the Red Deer Range Trail, then explore the waymarked Red Squirrel Trail in Dalbeattie Forest. During summer spot minke whales and grey seals off the coast at RSPB Mull of Galloway.

With over 100 events, many free and most hosted by local wildlife guides, our Wild Spring Festival 5 April – 5 May is perfect for wildlife fans. During Wild Autumn Festival 11 October – 2 November see marvels including tens of thousands of barnacle geese arriving to winter.

WIN a Brilliant Wildlife Break in Dumfries & Galloway

Experience if for yourself and WIN a 3-night lighthouse break for up to 4 people in Dumfries & Galloway. Prize also includes entry to the Lighthouse and Engine Room, a guided nature tour around Mull of Galloway with RSPB and breakfast or lunch at Gallie Craig.

Terms & Conditions:

Open to UK, CI, IOM and ROI residents 18+. Draw closes for receipt of all entries 24.04.14. Limited to one entry per person. No purchase necessary. Prize as stated above. Prize must be taken by 31.10.14. and will be strictly subject to availability. Exclusion dates include July, August and Bank Holidays. Breakfast or lunch at Gallie Craig is up to the value of £40. To enter and for full terms and conditions go to visitscotland.com/dumfriesgallowaydigital Promoter VisitScotland, Edinburgh, EH6 6JH

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