#DGWGO is so proud of our region, Dumfries and Galloway has over 200 miles of stunning coastline which includes some of Scotland's most stunning and picturesque beaches and locations that people can spend time at when they VisitScotland. Whether your a visitor to our region or if you are local and you have lived here for years, there will still be parts of our stunning region you may not even know about, with amazing views and lots of wildlife, pretty harbour villages, footpaths to walk and isla

A castle built to be seen, not fought over. 📍Drumlanrig Castle, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland In the 17th century, aristocratic power in Scotland was often expressed through architecture. Large country houses and castles like this used scale, symmetry, and skyline dominance to impress rather than defend. What looks defensive is often theatrical. For more Stories in Stone, follow @xploreheritage #scottishcastle #historicscotland #scottishheritage #countryhouse #britisharchitecture | XploreHeri