Borders Explorer Dumfries and Galloway

BORDERS EXPLORER: DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY

 

26 - 30 September 2027

Sunday - Thursday

5 Days

From £709

 

Enjoy a five-day break exploring Dumfries and Galloway, where fascinating history, beautiful countryside and local flavour come together. Discover the remarkable story of HM Factory Gretna at The Devil's Porridge Museum, enjoy a classic tour and tasting at Annandale Distillery, and spend time at Drumlanrig Castle & Country Estate. A full-day guided tour of the Scottish Solway Firth completes a varied Borders escape.

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

 

• Explore the story of HM Factory Gretna at The Devil's Porridge Museum

• Enjoy a classic tour and tasting at Annandale Distillery

• Visit Drumlanrig Castle & Country Estate

• Discover the Scottish Solway Firth on a full-day guided tour.

 

(26) DAY ONE - Arrival

We depart from your home and travel north to Dumfries, arriving with time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

(27) DAY TWO - Scottish Solway Firth

Today we enjoy a full-day guided tour of the Scottish Solway Firth area, discovering the landscapes and character of this fascinating border coastline.

 

(28) DAY THREE - The Devil's Porridge Museum & Annandale Distillery

This morning we visit The Devil's Porridge Museum, which tells the story of HM Factory Gretna and the people who worked there during the First World War. In the afternoon we continue to Annandale Distillery for a classic tour and tasting.

 

(29) DAY FOUR - Drumlanrig Castle & Country Estate

Today we visit Drumlanrig Castle & Country Estate, with time to enjoy the estate and discover this impressive Dumfries and Galloway attraction.

 

(30) DAY FIVE - Departure

After breakfast this morning we depart our hotel and make our journey home, with comfort stops en route.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & full Scottish breakfast

Tea/coffee on arrival

Porterage on arrival and departure

The Devil's Porridge Museum

Classic tour and tasting at Annandale Distillery

Drumlanrig Castle & Country Estate

Full-day guided tour of the Scottish Solway Firth area.

 

HOLIDAY INN DUMFRIES

Set within 100 acres of the Crichton Estate on the outskirts of Dumfries, the 3-star Holiday Inn Dumfries combines a traditional sandstone building with modern accommodation. The hotel is surrounded by landscaped parkland and offers light, spacious bedrooms. The Elizabeth Lounge and brasserie-style restaurant and bar are located in the original building, creating a pleasant mix of modern and traditional surroundings. A lift serves the first and second floors, and 21 bedrooms are located on the ground floor. The hotel also has an adapted room with a wet room.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & full Scottish breakfast

Tea/coffee on arrival

Porterage on arrival and departure

The Devil's Porridge Museum

Classic tour and tasting at Annandale Distillery

Drumlanrig Castle & Country Estate

Full-day guided tour of the Scottish Solway Firth area.

 

HOLIDAY INN DUMFRIES

Set within 100 acres of the Crichton Estate on the outskirts of Dumfries, the 3-star Holiday Inn Dumfries combines a traditional sandstone building with modern accommodation. The hotel is surrounded by landscaped parkland and offers light, spacious bedrooms. The Elizabeth Lounge and brasserie-style restaurant and bar are located in the original building, creating a pleasant mix of modern and traditional surroundings. A lift serves the first and second floors, and 21 bedrooms are located on the ground floor. The hotel also has an adapted room with a wet room.

 

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
3 star	Light & spacious bedrooms	Lift to 1st & 2nd floors
Bar	Majority zip & link beds	21 ground-floor bedrooms
Restaurant	Majority step-in showers	Adapted room with wet room
Elizabeth Lounge	14 rooms with bath & separate shower
Landscaped parkland
Free coach parking

 

 

GROUP BOOKINGS

Looking to take a group? If you book 20 places or more on this tour the tour organiser will go Free of Charge.

 

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	26 - 30 SEP 2027	SUNDAY	£709	£156 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£38

 

 

 

Why Travel with Jones Holidays?

With our warm, friendly hosts, comfortable coaches, and attention to detail, your holiday will be smooth, enjoyable, and filled with good company. Let us take care of everything.

At Jones Holidays, we believe solo travellers deserve fair prices and peace of mind. That's why our Single Supplement Price Promise ensures you only pay what we pay—nothing more. If hotels charge us a single supplement, we’ll pass it on without adding a penny extra; that’s our promise to you.

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

Holiday Inn Dumfries The Devil's Porridge Museum Annandale Distillery Drumlanrig Castle & Country Estate