Below are some suggestions that are only a short drive from Criffel Cottage
Explore within 15-30 minutes drive
Shopping at Caledonia Park Designer Outlet near Gretna
Ae (shortest placename in the UK): The forest of AE is one of the largest forest in the UK and has something for everyone, cycling (one of the 7Stanes), walking, wild life watching.
Robert Burns: Ellisland Farm, The Globe Inn, The Robert Burns Centre, Robert Burns House , Burns mausoleum
Moffat: Local town famous for Moffat Toffee, slightly further away is the Grey Mares Tail, and search for the local Golden Eagles.
Mabie forest has something for everyone, cycling (one of the 7Stanes), walking, wildlife watching
Mabie Farm Park: Family fun farm park with lots to do for old and young
Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum The museum holds collections covering the role of RAF Dumfries during WW2, the development of our Airborne Forces capability during WW2 and beyond
Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura he museum has extensive collections relating to local and history from the pre-historic era. The museum also has the world's oldest working Camera Obscura
Theatre Royal the oldest theatre in Scotland, the Theatre Royal is in the heart of Dumfries and first opened its doors in 1792. It has strong associations with the renowned Scottish poet Robert Burns, who wrote several pieces specifically for its stage.
