Borders Explorer Dumfries and Galloway
Sun 26 September - Thu 30 September 2027: A 5-Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Dumfries with Jones Holidays staying at the Holiday Inn Dumfries
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
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Explore the story of HM Factory Gretna at The Devil's Porridge Museum
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Enjoy a classic tour and tasting at Annandale Distillery
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Visit Drumlanrig Castle & Country Estate
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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
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Rooms |
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3 star |
Light & spacious bedrooms |
Lift to 1st & 2nd floors |
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Bar |
Majority zip & link beds |
21 ground-floor bedrooms |
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Restaurant |
Majority step-in showers |
Adapted room with wet room |
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Elizabeth Lounge |
14 rooms with bath & separate shower |
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Landscaped parkland |
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Free coach parking |
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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.
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DAYS |
TOUR DATE |
DEPARTS |
TERMS |
SUPPLEMENT |
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5 |
26 - 30 SEP 2027 |
SUNDAY |
£709 |
£156 SINGLE |
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JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE |
£38 |
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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).
B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
(26) DAY ONED
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We depart from your home and travel north to Dumfries, arriving with time to relax before dinner this evening. |
(27) DAY TWOB, D
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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 THREEB, D
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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 FOURB, D
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Today we visit Drumlanrig Castle & Country Estate, with time to enjoy the estate and discover this impressive Dumfries and Galloway attraction. |
(30) DAY FIVEB
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After breakfast this morning we depart our hotel and make our journey home, with comfort stops en route. |
| Date | Duration | From price | Book now | Call back | Favourites |
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| 26 Sep 2027 | 5 Days | £709.00 | Book now | Request call back | ★ |
Pick-up points
Find the closest pick up point to you for this trip
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| Bodelwyddan | Bodelwyddan, Marble Church |
| Chester Services M56 | Chester Services on M56 |
| Colwyn Bay | Colwyn Bay, Railway Station |
| Garden City | Garden City , Amontola Restaurant |
| Holywell | Holywell, Bus Station |
| Llandudno Junction | Llandudno Junction, Train Station Car Park |
Home pick-ups
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