Places of Interest in Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland

This carefully renovated 18^th Century waterpower oatmeal mill is in full working order and regular demonstrations are given for visitors during the summer. Exhibition area, shop, picnic ar... more

It was in this ordinary sandstone building that Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet, spent the last years of his brilliant life. Now a place of pilgrimage for Burns enthusiasts from around the worl... more

Scottish poet Robert Burns lived at Ellisland Farm in Dumfries and Galloway - now one of the most popular Burns visitor attractions and museums in Scotland.The farmhouse built by Robert Burns contains... more

Situated in St Michael's Kirkyard, is the impressive Grecian Mausoleum in which Burns, his widow Jean and five of their family lie. Burns was originally buried in a modest grave in a corner just to th... more

The traditional Scottish cottage in which John Paul Jones was born in 1747. Exhibition on the life of "The Father of the American Navy". Video in the reconstructed cabin of Jones' ships &quo... more