Self catering country cottages in Dumfries & Galloway , Scotland

Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland attracts many on Scottish country cottage holidays.  Dumfries and Galloway shares a border with England, making it reasonably accessible for a self catering holiday in Scotland from many parts of Northern England.  Scotland is such a stunning country though that many feel that even a long drive in to the Scottish Highlands is well worth the journey.  Enjoy the peace, tranquillity and natural beauty of Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland and feel the stresses of life melt away.  Spend time in stunning countryside in the Galloway Forest park where you may spot eagles, buzzards or red kites.  Or head for the beautiful Dumfries and Galloway coast with its beaches and bays.  Or if you just adore Scottish castles why not visit one of the many in Dumfries and Galloway.  You will be spoilt for choice, there is Drumlanrig castle, MacLellan's castle, Caerlaverock castle with its moat, Cardoness castle, Carsluith castle, Morton castle and a number of historical abbeys to visit.  After all that sightseeing, a wee dram of whisky may be in order to make your cottage holiday in Scotland truly relaxing.