The Crichton Crypt Tours A unique experience revealing some of The Crichton Estate’s remarkable history… TOUR DATES: April 24th at 6:30pm Private Tours Available We’re thrilled to have been invited to provide tours at The Crichton and are delighted to announce that we will launch The Crichton Crypt Tours on Friday 19th October. The...

This Saturday, 12th May marks the 150th anniversary of the last public execution in Scotland. Robert Colvin Smith was hanged for murder at the old Buccleuch Street Prison, ensuring his place in the annals of Scottish criminal history. Our award-winning team has created a new history tour focusing on this landmark case. Deadly Dumfries...

Ahead of the launch of our new guided walking tours, discover the historical treasure that is St. Michael’s Churchyard… A ‘Forest of Stone’ – this apt and evocative description of St. Michael’s Churchyard in Dumfries was penned by 19th century historian William McDowall and upon entering the imposing gates, you can see why. Even...

Take a journey through 10 key events in Dumfries and Galloway’s fascinating history… Robert The Bruce, Titanic connections and a dreadful murder that led to the last public execution of a man in Scotland; to mark the February 2016 leap year, Mostly Ghostly have gathered a collection of ten historical anniversaries, all with key links to Dumfries and Galloway. February...

Dumfries and Galloway is a region of remarkable beauty and dramatic, awe-inspiring contrasts; remote wilderness, breathtaking coastal views, historic sites and sensory delights. It has unique magical qualities that emanate throughout the year, but there’s something a little special about the winter time and especially close to Christmas and New Year, when that little...

Read all about the team’s big day out when they became Tourism Champions for the second time! The Dumfries & Galloway Life People of the Year Awards is a red letter event in the local calendar; a glittering occasion where guests get glammed up, enjoy mouth-watering fine dining and share in the joy of...