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CatStrand - located in New Galloway, offering a year round programme of theatre, music, comedy, storytelling, workshops, exhibitions films and community events.

Cream o' Galloway - join a farm tour, spot wildlife, enjoy local & ethical food, indulge in an ice cream sundae and let off steam in the natural adventure playground built for adults & kids.

Fishing the South West of Scotland - for fishing information in South West SCotland and beyond.

Galloway Sailing & Multi Activity Centre - offer a range of activities from sailing, windsurfing, power boating, kayaking, canoeing, archery, quad biking, mountain biking and climbing, Instructor training to family fun days.

Garroch Estate - offer guided walks and environmental tours through acres of unspoilt countryside. Alternatively you can book a horse drawn carriage ride.

Gem Rock Museum - has one of the finest private collections of gemstones, crystals, minerals rocks and fossils in the UK.

Ken Dee Marshes - this tranquil reserve plays host to many exciting winter visitors, including Greenland white-fronted and greylag geese. Spring is also an excellent time to visit, when redstarts and pied flycatchers fly in to join the resident willow tits.

Lochside Theatre - located in Castle Douglas offers a wide variety of entertainment take a look at the web site for up-to-date events.

Mabie Farm Park - located in Dumfries, is a great day out for all the family. Attractions include, animal feeding, astroslide, boat pond, bouncy castle, cable slide, donkey rides, grass slide, pedal go-karts, pets corner, play park, play barn, pond, quad bikes, sand pits, toy tractors and trampolines.

Visit Dumfries and Galloway - for further information about what is around and about in Dumfries and Galloway, you can find it all here.

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