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Good morning from The Leadhills & Wanlockhead Railway

Scotland’s Premier Narrow Gauge Railway & Britain’s Highest Adhesion Railway
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During the summer, you can ride the train pulled by the diesel engine along 0.75 miles of track through the Lowther Hills.

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📷📷 Autumn Treasures at Roucan Loch 📷📷
Yesterday's find! Spotted this striking Fly Agaric mushroom nestled among the autumn leaves at Roucan Loch in Dumfries.
They’re best admired from a distance as they’re highly toxic!

📷 Roucan Loch, #Dumfries

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A peaceful morning at Robert Burns’ mausoleum in St. Michael’s Cemetery, #Dumfries. 🕊️ Built in 1815 by admirers, this quiet spot reminds us of the poet’s lasting legacy in Scottish culture. #Dumfries #RobertBurns #ScottishHistory #ExploreDG

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Looking for a peaceful escape? Discover The Curve at Caerlaverock Estate, just six miles south of Dumfries! Enjoy a wood-fired hot tub, star-gazing deckchairs, and stunning views.

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🏡 Cruck Cottage in Torthorwald—an 18th-century gem! With its cruck frame and thatched roof, this cottage captures Scotland’s rural past beautifully. A must-see for history lovers in Dumfries & Galloway! 📸✨ #CruckCottage #DumfriesAndGalloway #ScottishHeritage #VisitDG

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🦦 Maxwell's Otter at Myrton Loch 🦦

In 1960, Wigtownshire’s own Gavin Maxwell shared his remarkable story in Ring of Bright Water, a memoir about raising an otter named Mij he brought back from Iraq to the wilds of Scotland.

📍 Maxwell Monument, Monreith, Dumfries & Galloway

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Hello from Elephant Rock on Hestan Island
The Isle of Hestan lies at the mouth of #AuchencairnBay.

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📍 Discover Dumfries: Tranquil Moments at The Crichton Rock Garden

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Golden Hour over Mossyard Beach.

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📍Mossyard Beach, Gatehouse of Fleet

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✨ Discover the beauty of Crichton Church, a hidden gem in Dumfries! 🕊️ Perfect for reflection and community events, it’s a must-visit spot. Share your favourite moments with us! 📍 #CrichtonChurch #Dumfries #VisitDG

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Good morning from the Rosnes Benches at Clatteringshaws Loch! These benches, designed by Scottish artists Dalziel and Scullion, celebrate Dumfries & Galloway's landscape and history. Check the comments for locations—finding them is part of the adventure! 🌲 #GallowayForestPark

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🌊 The Monreith schooner, built in 1880, wrecked at The Dhoon, Kirkcudbright, in 1900. Though the crew made it safely ashore, the ship was left behind, slowly weathering away. Over a century later, its remains still stir the imagination of visitors. #Kirkcudbright

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🌿 Good afternoon from the stunning Grey Mare’s Tail Waterfall in Galloway Forest Park! 💦

This impressive waterfall, not to be confused with the one near Moffat, can be found along the Talnotry Trail leading to Murray’s Monument. 🏞️

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Good Morning From Dalswinton Church
Dalswinton Barony Church was built in 1881 and is situated about half a mile south-east of Dalswinton village nearby Auldgirth, Dumfries and Galloway, the church is one of the few remaining examples of ‘tin’ churches

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🌊 Find Your Calm at Kippford 🌿

Whether you're taking a moment to pause or simply admiring the natural beauty, this view from Kippford is the perfect place to reflect and reconnect with nature.

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📷 Always a welcome sight! 📷

No matter where life takes you, seeing the "Welcome to Dumfries & Galloway" sign on the M74 feels like coming home. Whether it’s your first visit or returning to familiar places, this is where memories are made.

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Good Morning From Big Water of Fleet Viaduct

Sitting north of Gatehouse of Fleet, Big Water of Fleet is crossed by a now disused twenty span granite viaduct, which was once a part of the Portpatrick Railway route, which was closed in 1965 as part of the Beeching cuts.

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Rosefield Mills basking in the Autumn sunshine this morning in #dumfries

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🌊✨ One of our team headed out to Sandyhills Beach near Dalbeattie a couple of days ago and captured some stunning shots! 📸 From the golden sands to the breathtaking coastal views, this spot never fails to impress.

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