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Dumfries
Known as the 'Queen of the South' and birthplace of both
world-famous poet Robert Burns and James Barrie, author of Peter
Pan, the quaint and picturesque town of Dumfries may not be as
large as some of its neighbours, but like most things Scottish it's
warm, welcoming and beautiful. In 1997 Dumfries was voted the best
place to live in the UK, and is still considered to be just that by
many, due to its mild climate, beautiful setting and the exuberant
charm of the locals, known as
Doonhamers.Most of the buildings in Dumfries are
built with local red sandstone, which comes from Locharbriggs,
giving them a unique character and the city a distinctive look and
feel. Around town, visitors with an interest in Dumfries' most
famous resident, Robert Burns, can visit no end of sites assicated
with the poet, including Burns' House, Burns' Museum, Burns Street,
Burns' Mausoleum and even his regular corner pub, the old Globe
Inn. Other attractions include the Bridge House Museum; the
magnificent triangular Caerlaverock Castle and its nature reserve,
New Abbey; the Solway Coast; and Scotland's seventh largest river,
the River Nith, which runs through the centre of Dumfries, creating
picturesque settings and fabulous fishing opportunities right on
one's doorstep. Hit the links and enjoy a round of 18 holes on one
of 30 of Scotland's finest golf courses, including Thornhill and
Stranraer, or put those hand-tied flies to good use when casting
for brown trout in the nearby Lochmaben, which has a couple of good
fishing lochs; or try for salmon, sea trout and trout from the
banks of the River Nith. Just out of town, take a walk along the
nearby coastline or high above on the cliff tops where waves crash
below and the cool North Atlantic sea breeze invigorates you as you
look out across the ocean to Ireland and the Isle of Man in the
distance.
Information & Facts
Language
English is the official language, though visitors will be
astonished by the variety of regional accents.
Money
The currency is the pound (GBP), which is divided into 100
pence. ATMs are available in all towns and Visa, MasterCard and
American Express are widely accepted; visitors with other cards
should check with their credit card companies in advance. Foreign
currency can be exchanged at bureaux de change and large hotels,
however better exchange rates are likely to be found at banks.
Travellers cheques are accepted in all areas frequented by
tourists; they are best taken in Pounds Sterling to avoid
additional charges.
Time
Local time in the United Kingdom is GMT (GMT +1 from last
Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).