Top 10 things to do in Dumfries
TOP 10 THINGS
TO DO IN DUMFRIES
We take a look through the Top 10 things to do in the Dumfries area from looking through iconic poets Robert Burnes House to a family fun day out at Dino Park.
Loreburne Shopping Centre
With more than three million visitors a year, Loreburne Shopping Centre is at the heart of the area’s high street. Home to many well known high street brands as well as independent operators, since being taken over by new management earlier this year, the centre continues to evolve and with a number of exciting plans to further improve its offering, Loreburne Shopping Centre has something for everyone.
If you’re interested in space and want to join the Loreburne family visit – Loreburne Lettings
Robert Burns House
Home of renowned Scottish poet and lyricist, Robert Burns spent his last years here writing some of his best known poems. The sandstone house offers an insight in to the bard’s life where you can view some of his original manuscripts and personal belongings in the space where he created some of his finest works.
Currently the centre is open by appointment only – https://www.dgculture.co.uk/venue/robert-burns-house/
Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum
Based in the former control tower of the wartime RAF Dumfries, this independent museum showcases some of the aviation history of the local area and is home to several impressive aviation collections and memorabilia, including the historic Loch Doon Spitfire. There is also a gift shop and café.
The Museum is now fully open with doors opening at 10am with last entry at 4pm.