Useful Links Directory
Below is a list of other suggested websites that we thought you may find of use if visiting Dumfries & Galloway or Scotland. In addition some "other websites" provides links to projects which have come to our notice.
Dumfries & Galloway
Dumfries & Galloway Tourist Board
Take time to discover your perfect break now so that when you arrive in Dumfries & Galloway, you can relax and let the landscape and atmosphere of this magical corner of Scotland work its spell on you. Look for the "Perfect Day" special offers on accommodation and things to see and do
Visit the Dumfries & Galloway Tourist Board Website: http://www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk
Destination Dumfries and Galloway
A new Spring into Summer campaign has been launched by Destination Dumfries and Galloway, promoting the area as a top creative tourist destination. The website highlights the wide range of creative attractions and activities available to visitors in Dumfries and Glloway, and offers a selection of promotions and offers not available anywhere else.
Castle Douglas Food Town
A bustling market town, Castle Douglas is situated just off the A75 about an hour's drive from Moffat.
Visit the Castle Douglas Food Town Website: http://www.cd-foodtown.org
Gretna - Wedding capital of the UK
A short drive south from Moffat, the towns of Gretna & Gretna Green provide an interesting excursion; attractions include the World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop - this website also provides links to other things to do in the area.
Visit the Gretna Area Website: http://www.gretnagreen.com
Langholm - The Muckle Toon
The Muckle Toon 'O' Langholm is a town of some 2500 inhabitants, situated some 19 miles north of Carlisle on the main A7 between Carlisle and Edinburgh. From Moffat, why not take in a trip to Langholm & also visit Hermitage Castle - Famous meeting place of Mary Queen of Scots & Bothwell.
Visit the Langholm Website: http://www.langholm-online.co.uk
The Royal Burgh of Lochmaben
The Royal Burgh of Lochmaben is a small town in the southwest of Scotland. It has a population of around 3000. As the name suggests there are three small lochs edging the town, which give great opportunity for enjoying wild life, sailing & fishing.
Visit the Lochmaben Website: www.lochmaben.org.uk
Stranraer
Stranraer is just a 2-hour drive from Moffat through the stunning scenery of south-west Scotland
Visit the Stranraer website:http://www.stranraer.org
Wigtown
Of course, the best thing about Wigtown is taking time out and browsing through it's bookshops. Here is adventure, passion, knowledge, wisdom, drama and joy all within arms’ reach.
Visit the Wigtown Website: http://www.wigtown-booktown.co.uk
Places to Visit
Drumlanrig Castle - Dumfriesshire home of his grace the Duke of Buccleuch & Queensberry
Surrounded by the 120,000 acre Queensberry Estate, country park and grand victorian gardens and Adventure Playground, Drumlanrig Castle was completed in 1691 by William Douglas, 1st Duke of Queensberry and is one of the first and most important renaissance buildings in the grand manner in Scotland.
Visit the Drumlanrig Castle Website: http://www.buccleuch.com
Gretna Gateway Village
29 miles south from Moffat on the M74, Gretna Gateway Village, a designer fashion outlet, has a new phase opening in late October, 2004.
For Walkers
Visit Southern Scotland
Southern Scotland's leading web presence, providing detailed tourism information on Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders.
Paths For All
The key objectives of the Partnership are to achieve a significant increase in well-managed and wlcoming paths close to where people live, and to promote their use.
Visit the Paths for All Website
The Ramblers' Association
Visit on-line, Britain's biggest charity working for walkers - the voice of the walker on a range of local and national issues
Cairngorms National Park "Living Walks"
If you are planning on continuing to the Highlands after visiting Moffat for a walking holiday, please visit the Living Walks website.
Other Sites
Weather
Find out what the weather's due to do for the next five days in Moffat
The Camping and Caravanning Club
Moffat has an ideal centrally-located Camping and Caravanning Club site. Go to the link below and select Scotland, then no. 57 "Moffat" to find out about joining the Club and the Moffat site. NOW OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND
Find out more: http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/sitefinder
The Rural Community Gateway
The Rural Community Gateway is the gateway for information and services to rural communities throughout Scotland.
Find out more: http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk
The Southern Uplands Partnership
The Southern Uplands Partnership is a membership organisation and a registered company with charitable status. Its aim is to keep people living and working sustainably in the Southern Uplands of Scotland.
Visit the Southern Uplands Partnership Website: http://www.sup.org.uk
Dumfries and Galloway Arts Association
A great site to discover local arts events and artists performing through Dumfries and Galloway.
The Southern Upland Way
Detailed information on Scotland's Coast to Coast footpath, including route information, accommodation, services and a variety of short walks and cycling, including '7 Stanes'
Border Events
Has all you need to know about the Scottish Borders. It's a comprehensive guide to where to go, things to do and places to see.