Thornhill
Visitor guide to Thornhill in Dumfries and Galloway with information on accommodation and hotels in Thornhill.
Thornhill lies on the main A76 road from Dumfries to Kilmarnock as it follows Nithsdale north through the Southern Uplands. The focal point of the village is the Mercat Cross where the broad streets meet at a small roundabout.The mainstreet is lined with prosperous Victorian villas built in the local red sandstone. Drumlanrig Castle lies four miles north of Thornhill. There was a Douglas stronghold here in the 1300s. The present castle was built by William Douglas, 1st Duke of Queensberry,in 1691 as one of Scotland's first renaissance buildings. The castle is surrounded by a 120,000 acre estate and is open to the public from May to late August. It remains home to the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry.The town of Dumfries is just 15 miles away.
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Dumfries & GallowayThornhill Cottages and Holiday SelfCatering
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Boatrig Farmhouse, Auldgirth - Sleeps 9-10
Situated in a peaceful location with stunning views over open countryside this spacious, detached farmhouse is located only 3 miles from Dumfries, and makes an ideal holiday base from which to explore the ... -
Boggle Dyke Cottage, nr Thornhill - Sleeps 4
Dating back to the 1800s, this traditional, listed, end-of-terrace sandstone holiday cottage is situated in the quiet village of Carronbridge. -
Holiday Cottage nr Closeburn, Dumfriesshire - Sleeps 4
In an idyllic peaceful location, with wonderful unspoilt views over the countryside, this pretty semi-detached cottage enjoys a degree of remoteness, some three miles from the main road but is still .... -
The Barn at the Bakery, Moniaive - Sleeps 2
Situated in the charming village of Moniaive, this spacious semi- detached, single storey holiday property, adjacent to the owners house, is located close to the Galloway Forest and the Southern Upland Way... -
George Hotel Lodge, nrThornhill, sleeps 8
Situated in the charming village of Moniaive, this detached timber lodge is located in the grounds of the George Hotel. With the Galloway Forest and the Southern Upland Way close by, the area is a very pop... -
An Cala, Moniaive, sleeps 4
Situated in the charming village of Moniaive this detached holiday cottage makes an ideal touring base. Located close to the Galloway Forest and the Southern Upland Way this is a perfect retreat for walker... -
Scaurbank Cottage, Thornhill, sleeps 4
A peaceful sanctuary on the wooded bank of Scaur Water in beautiful mid-Nithsdale, this red sandstone, detached cottage makes the perfect place for a holiday. A pleasant stroll along a riverside footpath l... -
Muirhead Cottage, Thornhill, sleeps 4
This tastefully furnished, single storey detached cottage is nestled in the rolling hills on the River Nith on the nearby Southern Upland Way, and affords spectacular open views. Ideal for couples and fami... -
Gilchristland Cottage, NrThornhill, sleeps 4
In a beautiful setting with magnificent views of the Forest of Ae and the Nithsdale Valley to the Queensberry Hills, this semi-detached farm holiday cottage sits in front of the owner’s riding stable... -
Townhead Mill. Thornhill, sleeps 8
Nestled in the hills, this restored 18th century watermill enjoys superb panoramic views of the Nith Valley. Originally a a silver fox ranch, this property offers first class accommodation for parties of u...
