Guidebook for Moffat
Places to eat
Lots of choices, local favourites include the following:
Just fab. The unique gin bar is a must and reasonably priced for evening meals. Highly recommended
13 habitants recommandent
Brodies
1-2 Holm StJust fab. The unique gin bar is a must and reasonably priced for evening meals. Highly recommended
The Italian restaurant Claudios , has a renowned reputation for both traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine, with the added benefit of a takeaway service.
15 habitants recommandent
Claudios Restaurant
BurnsideThe Italian restaurant Claudios , has a renowned reputation for both traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine, with the added benefit of a takeaway service.
If its a nice day and you fancy sitting in the sunshine, take a drink in the garden at the back of the Moffat House Hotel, its pretty and the food is also good. This hotel has just finished a large refurbishment programme which looks incredibly promising, pop in for a drink, lunch or dinner.
Best Western Moffat House Hotel
High StreetIf its a nice day and you fancy sitting in the sunshine, take a drink in the garden at the back of the Moffat House Hotel, its pretty and the food is also good. This hotel has just finished a large refurbishment programme which looks incredibly promising, pop in for a drink, lunch or dinner.
Popular with locals, with good food and bar options, not swanky but down to earth and cosy.
Annandale Arms Hotel and Restaurant
High StreetPopular with locals, with good food and bar options, not swanky but down to earth and cosy.
Fabby tapas with a Scottish twist. Relaxed atmosphere during the day and a definite option for evening drinks.
8 habitants recommandent
Hugo's
4 Bath PlaceFabby tapas with a Scottish twist. Relaxed atmosphere during the day and a definite option for evening drinks.
Lovely small family run cafe, great sandwiches, soups etc, home made cakes and ice cream...just yummy!
6 habitants recommandent
Cafe Ariete
10 High StLovely small family run cafe, great sandwiches, soups etc, home made cakes and ice cream...just yummy!
Drinks & Nightlife
Black Bull Hotel
2 Church GateRecently refurbished with a super out door area, often lively.
Pub and restaurant, basic but homely and friendly serving general pub grub at good prices. Famous for being the narrowest pub in the world....allegedly!!! ha ha
The Famous Star Hotel & Restaurant
44 High StPub and restaurant, basic but homely and friendly serving general pub grub at good prices. Famous for being the narrowest pub in the world....allegedly!!! ha ha
Arts & Culture
Interesting small museum with alternating exhibits on the town, local clans and other objects of interest.
Moffat Museum
3 Church GateInteresting small museum with alternating exhibits on the town, local clans and other objects of interest.
A delightful walk in the Scottish southern uplands where the great natural views of the undulating terrain are supplemented with a range of sculptures made by iconic masters of the art including Auguste Rodin, Jacob Epstein and Henry Moore.
Glenkiln Sculpture Park
A delightful walk in the Scottish southern uplands where the great natural views of the undulating terrain are supplemented with a range of sculptures made by iconic masters of the art including Auguste Rodin, Jacob Epstein and Henry Moore.
Fab place for a visit if passing through Dumfries on the way to the coast. Often has interesting art exhibitions a fab wee shop with great and unusual gifts created by local artists and a superb cafe with great home made dishes! YUM!!
12 habitants recommandent
Gracefield Arts Centre
28 Edinburgh RdFab place for a visit if passing through Dumfries on the way to the coast. Often has interesting art exhibitions a fab wee shop with great and unusual gifts created by local artists and a superb cafe with great home made dishes! YUM!!
Sightseeing
The Devil's Beef Tub is a deep, dramatic hollow in the hills north of the Scottish town of Moffat. The 500-foot (150 m) deep hollow is formed by four hills, Great Hill (1527 ft, 465 m), Peat Knowe, Annanhead Hill, and Ericstane Hill. It is one of the two main sources of the River Annan; the other is from the neighbouring Hart Fell to the east. Small walk to large dramatic hikes in and around the breathtaking scenery. The unusual name derives from its use by the Border Reivers, namely the Johnstone clan, whose enemies referred to them as "devils", to hide stolen cattle. Can be hauntingly beautiful when the mist rolls in.
7 habitants recommandent
Devil's Beeftub
A701The Devil's Beef Tub is a deep, dramatic hollow in the hills north of the Scottish town of Moffat. The 500-foot (150 m) deep hollow is formed by four hills, Great Hill (1527 ft, 465 m), Peat Knowe, Annanhead Hill, and Ericstane Hill. It is one of the two main sources of the River Annan; the other is from the neighbouring Hart Fell to the east. Small walk to large dramatic hikes in and around the breathtaking scenery. The unusual name derives from its use by the Border Reivers, namely the Johnstone clan, whose enemies referred to them as "devils", to hide stolen cattle. Can be hauntingly beautiful when the mist rolls in.
Caerlaverock Castle (from "caer laverock", "lark castle") is a moated triangular castle first built in the 13th century. It is located on the southern coast of Scotland, 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) south of Dumfries, on the edge of the Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve. Caerlaverock was a stronghold of the Maxwell family from the 13th century until the 17th century when the castle was abandoned. It was besieged by the English during the Wars of Scottish Independence, and underwent several partial demolitions and reconstructions over the 14th and 15th centuries. Today, the castle is in the care of Historic Scotland and is a popular tourist attraction. It is protected as a scheduled monument.
48 habitants recommandent
Château de Caerlaverock
Caerlaverock Castle (from "caer laverock", "lark castle") is a moated triangular castle first built in the 13th century. It is located on the southern coast of Scotland, 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) south of Dumfries, on the edge of the Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve. Caerlaverock was a stronghold of the Maxwell family from the 13th century until the 17th century when the castle was abandoned. It was besieged by the English during the Wars of Scottish Independence, and underwent several partial demolitions and reconstructions over the 14th and 15th centuries. Today, the castle is in the care of Historic Scotland and is a popular tourist attraction. It is protected as a scheduled monument.
If you like delving deep into history, soaking up the finest culture, exploring beautiful countryside – or adrenaline-fuelled mountain biking – you’ll love a day at Drumlanrig Castle. From activities for kids to salmon fishing, you’ll find a raft of activity awaiting you.
72 habitants recommandent
Château de Drumlanrig
If you like delving deep into history, soaking up the finest culture, exploring beautiful countryside – or adrenaline-fuelled mountain biking – you’ll love a day at Drumlanrig Castle. From activities for kids to salmon fishing, you’ll find a raft of activity awaiting you.
Sweetheart Abbey 8 miles south of Dumfries, near to the Nith in south-west Scotland, was a Cistercian monastery, founded in 1275 by Dervorguilla of Galloway, daughter of Alan, Lord of Galloway, in memory of her husband John de Balliol. His embalmed heart, in a casket of ivory and silver, was buried alongside her when she died; the monks at the Abbey then renamed the Abbey in tribute to her.
19 habitants recommandent
Sweetheart Abbey
Main Street
Sweetheart Abbey 8 miles south of Dumfries, near to the Nith in south-west Scotland, was a Cistercian monastery, founded in 1275 by Dervorguilla of Galloway, daughter of Alan, Lord of Galloway, in memory of her husband John de Balliol. His embalmed heart, in a casket of ivory and silver, was buried alongside her when she died; the monks at the Abbey then renamed the Abbey in tribute to her.
Is a Tibetan Buddhist complex associated with the Karma Kagyu school located at Eskdalemuir, near Langholm. The tradition tibetan building stand oddly in the backdrop of the Scottish scenery, an interesting day out.
9 habitants recommandent
Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery
Is a Tibetan Buddhist complex associated with the Karma Kagyu school located at Eskdalemuir, near Langholm. The tradition tibetan building stand oddly in the backdrop of the Scottish scenery, an interesting day out.
Shopping
Large outlet centre with a good few brands including Ralph Lauren and Marks and Spencers, goods often heavily discounted. And of course near the famous Gretna Green famous for runaway weddings!
Gretna Gateway South Car Park
B7076Large outlet centre with a good few brands including Ralph Lauren and Marks and Spencers, goods often heavily discounted. And of course near the famous Gretna Green famous for runaway weddings!
Delightful and full stocked sweet shop, that stocks all the old favourites in jars as well as up to date confectionary. Well stocked whisky shop at the back of the shop. Well worth a visit.
Moffat Toffee Shop
13 High StDelightful and full stocked sweet shop, that stocks all the old favourites in jars as well as up to date confectionary. Well stocked whisky shop at the back of the shop. Well worth a visit.
Parks & Nature
The Grey Mare's Tail is one of Scotland's finest waterfalls, a magnificent 60m cascade in the Moffat hills. This walk climbs past the falls and continues up to beautiful Loch Skeen, ringed by craggy hillsides.
25 habitants recommandent
Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall
Grey Mare's Tail WalkThe Grey Mare's Tail is one of Scotland's finest waterfalls, a magnificent 60m cascade in the Moffat hills. This walk climbs past the falls and continues up to beautiful Loch Skeen, ringed by craggy hillsides.
Ae Forest is the perfect place to visit, whether you want to relax with a picnic beside the river, watch woodland wildlife, stroll through the trees or burn off some serious energy on horseback or on the superb mountain bike trails.
13 habitants recommandent
FOREST OF AE
Ae Forest is the perfect place to visit, whether you want to relax with a picnic beside the river, watch woodland wildlife, stroll through the trees or burn off some serious energy on horseback or on the superb mountain bike trails.
Super day out for the family, interesting conservation wetlands area, for conservation of birds. Nice little cafe too.
18 habitants recommandent
WWT Caerlaverock
Super day out for the family, interesting conservation wetlands area, for conservation of birds. Nice little cafe too.
Once here, pack a flask, wrap up warm and make your way to the Scottish Dark Sky Observatory, near Dalmellington.There are two powerful telescopes and the observatory's roof rolls off, so you feel like you're truly out in the wild with only the beauty of the heavens over your head. Just remember to book ahead - it's deservedly popular!
65 habitants recommandent
Parc forestier de Galloway
Galloway ForestOnce here, pack a flask, wrap up warm and make your way to the Scottish Dark Sky Observatory, near Dalmellington.There are two powerful telescopes and the observatory's roof rolls off, so you feel like you're truly out in the wild with only the beauty of the heavens over your head. Just remember to book ahead - it's deservedly popular!
Essentials
Co-op Food
Largest supplier of essentials and fresh produce.