DUMFRIES

If you're looking for the best places to visit in Scotland, you must head to Dumfries, a former royal burgh packed with museums, castles, and parks. It is a historic county having the most romantic ruined abbeys, Scotland's only triangular castle, and stunning beaches.

The region is home to various bird species and is also a key stop-off point for the spectacular diving gannet. You can enjoy here some of the best delicacies such as Belted Galloway beef, Marrbury smoked salmon, and Cream o Galloway. If you're a book lover, you can sift through the bookshops and meet notable poets and writers in the cafés and bars.

Location: Banks of River Nith, Dumfries, Scotland