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Is The Beautiful County Of Dumfries And Galloway In The Scottish Lowlands With Woodland Acres The Next Property Hotspot?


28 July 2021

The county of Dumfries and Galloway in the Scottish Lowlands offers a little bit of everything, with woodland acres, beautiful countryside, charming seaside villages and sandy beaches. The region is also famous for its local delicacies Tartan chocolate, Beltie beef, Cream o’ Galloway and Drummuir ice creams.

Located in the middle of the county is the market town of Dumfries, around half an hour north west from the border between Scotland and England, which attracts visitors from all over the world due to its most famous son – National Poet of Scotland Robert ‘Rabbie’ Burns – and the many celebratory events held in his honour.

 

 

But what does Dumfries have to offer to those wishing to make a more permanent move to the town?

Popular Dumfries has been voted one of the happiest places to live in Scotland numerous times in recent years – even taking the top spot in 2018 – in Rightmove’s comprehensive Happy at Home Index. This is thanks to a strong community spirit (Dumfries locals, or ‘Doonhamers’ have a reputation for being very friendly!) and great local amenities. There is also an established arts and cultural scene of which the Theatre Royal, Scotland's oldest working theatre, and the cosy Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre lie at the heart.

The main retail hub of the town focuses on Queensbury Street, High Street and the Loreburne Shopping Centre with a mix of high street and independent shops, cafes and eateries. When it comes to dining, Home, Mrs Green’s Tea Lounge, Bruno’s Italian Restaurant and The Swan at Kingholm Quay are all local favourites, as is the historic Globe Inn, a favourite with Robert Burns in years gone by. Dumfries locals are a sporty lot too, with numerous football, golf and curling teams plus rugby, athletics, synchronised skating and rowing clubs to boot. The DG1 Leisure Centre has something for everyone as well, with plenty of swimming, sports and athletics options on the roster.

Dumfries also has excellent transport links connecting the town to the rest of Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland and beyond. You can be on the M74 in around 20 minutes for the M6 north or south of the border in the English town of Carlisle in less than an hour. There are also frequent rail connections from Dumfries station on the Glasgow South Western Line between Glasgow (an hour and 45 minutes away) and Kilmarnock with services to Carlisle (in 40 minutes), Kilmarnock and Ayr (in 90 minutes) and infrequent direct services to Newcastle.  

 

 

When it comes to taking some time out, the stunning Dumfriesshire countryside is a big draw, and the picturesque Galloway Forest Park and historic Drumlanrig Castle in its 90,000 acre estate are both on the doorstep. Riverside Dock Park and playground, Castledykes Park and Mill Green Park can all be found in the town itself.

Homebuyers with families of all ages will be pleased to know that Dumfries has a range of education options when it comes to primary, secondary and further education. Popular primary schools, Laurieknowe School, Loreburn School and Troqueer School are all highly rated and there are four main secondary schools in the catchment area: former grammar school Dumfries Academy, Dumfries High School, Maxwelltown High School and St Joseph’s College. Dumfries is also home to a multi-institutional university campus which houses the University of the West of Scotland (UWS), Dumfries & Galloway College and the University of Glasgow where a broad range of short courses, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees are available.

When it comes to properties, homes in Dumfries had a very competitive average price of £136,986 over the last year. This is significantly more affordable than the Lowlands region at £177,747 and Dumfries and Galloway (£160,820) overall, especially pricey hotspots Moffat (£200,674), Canonbie (£199,845) and Kirkcudbright (£198,214).

And whilst there are a number of charming period properties available in the centre of town with turrets and gables aplenty, there are also more contemporary homes available in the suburbs on the edge of Dumfries like Lochside and Summerhill. Indeed, it is possible to snap up a large 4 bed detached property of any age for less than £350,000. Making the town a tempting proposition indeed!

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