Why go
- Town in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
- Served by Falgunzeon Glider Airfield.
History
Dumfries is a market town and former royal burgh in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, near the mouth of the River Nith on the Solway Firth, 25 miles (40 km) from the Anglo-Scottish border. Dumfries is the county town of the historic county of Dumfriesshire.
Restaurants & places to go
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo 07:00-17:30; Tu-Fr 06:00-19:00; Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 07:00-18:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options,… · greggs.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 00:00-01:00; 05:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · Lochside Road, Dumfries, DG2 0DY · mcdonalds.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:30-17:30; Su 09:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 52-54 High Street, Dumfries, DG1… · costa.co.uk
British, Restaurant · British restaurant · Annan Road, Dumfries, DG1 3JX · tabletable.co.uk
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, air conditioning · Glasgow Road, Dumfries, DG2 9BF · kfc.co.uk
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 94 Irish Street, Dumfries, DG1 2PB · ladolcevitadumfries.co.uk
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · 35 English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2BU · sushicityonline.co.uk
Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Su 15:00-21:00 · 4 Queensberry Street, Dumfries, DG1 1EX · izakayadumfries.co.uk
Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 12:00-23:00 · 56 High Street, Dumfries, DG1 2JA · globeinndumfries.co.uk
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-16:00 Features: delivery, step-free access · 92 High Street, Dumfries, DG1 2BJ
Regional, Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-16:30 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, step-free access · Beeswing, DG2 8JQ
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 42 Eastfield Road, Dumfries, DG1 2EQ
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-15:00 · 100 High Street, Dumfries, DG1 2BJ · thestove.org
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 87 St Michael Street, Dumfries, DG1 2PY
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food · 51 English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2BU
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 55-57 Queen Street, Dumfries, DG1 2JW
Tapas, Restaurant · Tapas restaurant · 68 Whitesands, Dumfries, DG1 2RS
Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating · 21 Whitesands, Dumfries, DG1 2RR
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · starbucks.co.uk
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · Dock Park, Dumfries, DG1 2RY · pizza-pasta.co.uk
Fast Food · Opening hours: We-Sa 16:00-21:00; Su 16:00-20:00 · Galloway Street, Dumfries
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-20:30; Su 12:00-20:00; Tu off Features: step-free access · Kingholm Road, Dumfries, DG1 4SU · theswandumfries.co.uk
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating
Regional, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00
Cafe · cafe · 14 Queensberry Street, Dumfries, DG1 1EX · kings-online.co.uk
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 132 Brooms Road, Dumfries, DG1 2DZ
Ice Cream · Features: delivery · Old Union Street, Dumfries, DG1 2BQ
Coffee Shop, Regional, Burger, Sandwich, Tea, Cake, Diner, Soup, Cafe · Opening hours: 10:30-16:30 Apr-Oct,11:30-16:20 Winter, Closed Christmas-February… · abbeycottagetearoom.com
Italian, Fast Food · Italian fast food
Fast Food · fast food · Balmoral Road
Restaurant · restaurant · 23 Bank Street, Dumfries, DG1 2NX · thecornerdumfries.co.uk
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food · 97 English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2DA
Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00 Features: vegan options · 60-62 Friar's Vennel, Dumfries, DG1 2RL
Chinese, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 82 Annan Road, Dumfries, DG1 3EQ
Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · Dumfries, DG1 2RY
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 59-65 High Street, Dumfries, DG1 2DB · marksandspencer.com
Italian, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 72 Annan Road, Dumfries, DG1 3EQ
Fast Food · fast food · 20 Whitesands, Dumfries, DG1 2RR
Restaurant · restaurant · 53 St Michael Street, Dumfries, DG1 2QB
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food · 51 St Michael Street, Dumfries
Cafe · cafe
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 32 Galloway Street, Dumfries
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-20:00, Sa 09:00-19:00, Su 09:30-19:00 Features: takeaway · Glasgow Road, Dumfries, DG2 9BF
Italian, Fast Food · Italian fast food · 46 Eastfield Road, Dumfries, DG1 2EQ
Restaurant · restaurant · 20 English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2BY
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Airports
Falgunzeon Glider Airfield 10 mi to the centre
Kirkgunzeon by Dalbeattie, SCT, GB
Glenswinton Farm Airstrip 17 mi to the centre
Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, SCT, GB
Where to stay
5 Victoria Terrace, Dumfries DG1 1NL, United Kingdom · glenaldorhouse.co.uk
18 St Mary's St, Dumfries DG1 1LZ, United Kingdom · thehillhotel.co.uk
12 Moffat Rd, Dumfries DG1 1NJ, United Kingdom · hamiltonhousedumfries.co.uk
32 Lovers Walk, Dumfries DG1 1LX, United Kingdom · thehuntingdonbandb.co.uk
24 Loch Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 2LX, Isle of Man · thetownhouse.im
33 Lovers Walk, Dumfries DG1 1LR, United Kingdom · dumfriesvilla.co.uk
Mabie Forest, Dumfries DG2 8HB, United Kingdom · mabiehousehotel.co.uk
Old Military Rd, Lochfoot, Dumfries DG2 8NG, United Kingdom · corriehall.com
Auldgirth, Dumfries DG2 0SA, United Kingdom · friarscarse.co.uk
The Crichton, Bankend Rd, Dumfries DG1 4UQ, United Kingdom · ihg.com
38 Brewery St, Dumfries DG1 2RP, United Kingdom · whitehart-hotel.co.uk
Woodlands Ave, New Bridge, Dumfries DG2 0HZ, United Kingdom · woodlandhousehotel.co.uk
132-136 English St, Dumfries DG1 2DF, United Kingdom · cairndalehotel.co.uk
67 Annan Rd, Dumfries DG1 3EG, United Kingdom · sites.google.com
18 Newall Terrace, Dumfries DG1 1LW, United Kingdom · aberdour-hotel.co.uk
105 Edinburgh Rd, Dumfries DG1 1JX, United Kingdom · rivendellbnb.co.uk
12 English St, Dumfries DG1 2BT, United Kingdom · sites.google.com
49 Lovers Walk, Dumfries DG1 1LT, United Kingdom · bestwestern.co.uk
5 Newall Terrace, Dumfries DG1 1LN, United Kingdom
Woodend, Terregles, Dumfries DG2 9RJ, United Kingdom
50 Rae St, Dumfries DG1 1JE, United Kingdom · lindeanguesthouse.co.uk
Kirkwirral Guest House, The Glen, Dumfries DG2 8PX, United Kingdom · kirkwirral.co.uk
Indoor
75 Annan Rd, Dumfries DG1 3EG, United Kingdom
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Falgunzeon Glider Airfield; 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Dumfries, Scotland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach