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Logan Botanic Garden
Logan Botanic Garden
Logan Botanic Garden
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LOGAN BOTANIC GARDEN

(5.0 Score)
Port Logan, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway DG9 9ND, UK Directions

Since 1969

Speciality:

✓ Exhibitions ✓ Fish Pond ✓ Eco-Conservatory Housing ✓ South African Plants ✓ Walled Garden ✓ School Visits ✓ Tasmanian Creek Area ✓ Discovery Centre ✓ Family Activities and Baby Changing Facilities

“Logan Botanic Garden mission is to explore, conserve and explain the world of plants for a better future. They have a remarkable collection of southern hemisphere plants flourishing, making this a plantsman’s paradise. The combination of weather and the sheltered nature of the gardens allows plants to be grown that would not typically survive in Scotland outdoors, with species flourishing in Logan's borders from as far away as Chile, Vietnam and New Zealand. Logan Botanic Garden features a fish pond, a Tasmanian Creek area, a variety of South African plants, and a discovery centre. Logan Botanic Garden also provides a vibrant seasonal schedule of special exhibits and events. Under 16s, members & essential carers are offered free admission here.

2025 Update: They engage nationally and internationally to provide their vision: a positive future for people, plants, and the planet. They have over 240 staff members across diverse disciplines.”

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Price:

With Donation
Adult £10.00
Concession £8.70
Child (15 and under) Free
Young Scot Card Holders £1.00
Universal CreditPension Credit £1.00
STANDARD
Adult £9.00
Concession £7.80
Child (15 and under) Free
GROUP RATES (11+ PEOPLE)
Adult £8.10
Concession £7.00

Contact:

01776 860231

Mon-Sun: 10am - 5pm

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Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum
Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum
Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum
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DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY AVIATION MUSEUM

(4.9 Score)
Former Control Tower, Heathhall Industrial Estate, Dumfries & Galloway DG1 3PH, UK Directions

Since 1977

Speciality:

✓ Group and School Visits ✓ Displays ✓ Outdoor Aircraft ✓ Aircraft/Civil and Military Collection ✓ Artefacts ✓ Airborne Forces ✓ Programs and Aero Engines

“Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum is located in and around the World War II-era watchtower at the former RAF Dumfries, two miles northeast of the centre of Dumfries, Scotland. This Museum was established by the Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum Community in 1977. Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum have a fantastic collection of aircraft, including the Battle of Britain veteran Loch Doon Spitfire, their supersonic Lightning fighter, and their wartime assault glider collection. They are passionate about the history of aviation and their local area. Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum had little room in the flight hut. The museum moved into the three-storey watchtower (control tower) where it remains today.”

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Registration SC257787

Price:

GIFT AID ADMISSION
Adults £10.00
Children & Concessions £7.00
Family Ticket (2 Adults + Children) £30.00
STANDARD ADMISSION
Adults £9.00
Children & Concessions £6.30
Family Ticket (2 Adults + Children) £27.00

Contact:

01387 251623

Wed,Thu & Sat: 10am - 4pm
Mon,Tue,Fri & Sun: Closed

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Dumfries Museum
Dumfries Museum
Dumfries Museum
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DUMFRIES MUSEUM

(4.9 Score)
The Observatory, Rotchell Road, Dumfries & Galloway DG2 7SW, UK Directions

Since 1862

Speciality:

✓ History Museum ✓ Exhibitions ✓ Information Centre ✓ Tower ✓ School and Group Visits ✓ Education ✓ Events ✓ Learning Program ✓ Workshops and Shops

“Dumfries Museum is a treasure house of heritage and is a unique tourist attraction. Dumfries Museum has a fascinating collection and is the oldest active camera obscura in the world. The museum tells a story of the region's land and people. Visitors can explore the fossil footprints of prehistoric animals, the Solway wildlife, and the earliest people's instruments and arms. Visitors can enjoy a beautiful, wide view of Dumfries and the nearby countryside from here. You can also see the first Christians of Scotland's stone carvings and the daily items of the Victorian farm, workshop, and home. Dumfries Museum features special exhibitions, events, and family activities throughout the year, including stone carvings from the first Christians of Scotland and offers a glimpse into the everyday items of Victorian farm life, workshops, and households.

2025 Update: They provide free admission to their customers. The museum also hosts a lively programme of special exhibitions, events, and family activities throughout the year and has a shop selling unusual and nostalgic toys, gemstones, gifts, and books.”

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Contact:

01387 253374

Tue-Sat: 10am - 4pm
Sun & Mon: Closed

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LOGAN BOTANIC GARDEN REVIEWS

Stunning Botanic Gardens at the South West tip of Scotland. Instantly taken back to recent trip to New Zealand with the entrance driveway lined with palms. Specimen Camellias, Magnolias, Rhododendrons. A magnificent Gunnera bog and Tree Ferns & Palms. A woodland walk followed by a seat in the Victorian conservatory and lunch at the potting shed cafe. A lovely Botanics gift shop and plant sakes on the way back to the car park. As good a garden visit as I’ve had anywhere in the world.

A beautiful garden. The collection is unlike other RBGE sites and well worth the drive. So many lovely flowers were in bloom when we visited in July. We particularly enjoyed the Walled Garden. The climate is so mild. Remarkable. The Potting Shed Cafe is excellent too.

Gorgeous plants and trees. If you're a plants/gardens person you'll love it. Probably also nice to walk/explore around with a small child. Nice cafe and gift shop. Friendly, knowledgeable staff.

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DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY AVIATION MUSEUM REVIEWS

Splendid place staffed by volunteers and enthusiasts who are welcoming and friendly ( David, Alan, Gavin and Linzi to name it a few) just how I like a museum to be. Also very impressed by number of people with disabilities and learning difficulties who are clearly highly valued as part of team there. Very impressive static display aircraft - best Fairey Gannet I've seen so far, a very good English Electric Lightning Gavin gave me a personal walkaround of and the only Saab Draaken I've ever seen. Loads of sheds with dioramas and reconstructions. Well worth the very reasonable admission and spent 4/24 there with ease. Good and quaint cafe and loads of second hand books for donations.

Great value day out with a very atmospheric feel, vast collection of wartime memorabilia, lots of very interesting exhibitions in particular the Loch Doon Spitfire, an original 1940s control tower, lots of static aircraft outside including an English electric lightning. Oh there's a 1940s cafe too, do check opening times for the museum as it isn't open every day!

A very interesting place to visit. This museum is on the site of what was RAF Dumfries during WWII. There is a restored Spitfire which was raised from the bottom of Loch Doon, plus other artifacts. It is manned by volunteers who do a great job in operating the museum. Well worth supporting.

DUMFRIES MUSEUM REVIEWS

Outstanding example of a local history museum. Fascinating, well curated, varied exhibits. Engaging, thoughtful activities for kids. Friendly and welcoming staff. So wonderful to have free entry making this a truly egalitarian experience and lovely to see locals and tourists alike accessing it. We were extra lucky that the weather allowed for a demonstration of the Camera Obscura, for which there is a small charge. Free parking on site. Toilets inside. Gift shop.

A really extensive museum with plenty of interesting and well kept artefacts to look at. There a a large range of interactive exhibits for children which is a great touch. Entry is free and we gave a donation as the museum was so interesting. Well worth a visit, if you’re in Dumfries.

Great museum, child friendly activities (plentiful opportunities to get their hands on things and a treasure hunt) plus excellent natural history and local interest exhibits. The camera obscura is a must see.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

LOGAN BOTANIC GARDEN Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Reviews Study: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY AVIATION MUSEUM Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Business Hours: 8
Acknowledgements: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Videos: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

DUMFRIES MUSEUM Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Social Media: 8
Reviews Study: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Videos: 10
Website Source: 10
Website Standard: 10
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