Local Activities
Dumfries & GallowayLocal Activities in Dumfries and Galloway
Enjoy your leisure break in south west Scotland – there are a wide variety of activities available in this very special place …
The ancient Barony of Arbigland comprises farmland, woodland and foreshore on the Solway Firth coast bounded by the River Nith near Dumfries in the south west of Scotland. With its outstanding natural beauty and rich diversity of wildlife the estate forms part of the Nith Estuary Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Upper Solway Special Site of Scientific Interest (SSI).
Discover the range of Things to Do
Activities in Dumfries & Galloway
Bird Watching & Wildlife
At Arbigland our diversity of cropping practices provides habitat and food for a variety of wildlife and we are ideal for birdwatching holidays all year round.
Beaches & The Coast
Our coastal self catering holiday cottages and chalets are all genuinely within sight and sound of the sea and there is something for everyone all year round.
Family Friendly Activities
In addition to the beaches that surround the Estate, Dumfries and Galloway is an ideal location for child friendly holidays with museums, parks and water sports.
River, Coarse & Sea Fishing
Our accommodation is ideal for fishing and seafishing holidays. Salmon and sea trout fishing on the River Nith, Annan, Dee and Urr are all within easy reach.
Cycling / Mountain Biking
Dumfries and Galloway is the place for cycling and mountain biking holidays and our accommodation is plumb central for the ‘seven stanes’.
Open Gardens
From snowdrop time onwards, and particularly at rhododendron time, Dumfries and Galloway is a blaze of colour if you know where to look.
Golf in the south west
Our accommodation is ideally located for golfing holidays in Scotland with golf clubs and courses galore in the surrounding area.
Walking & Hiking
We have our own network of footpaths around the estate. Our own footpath appears in guides as one of the best walks in Southern Scotland.
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