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Photo of Brighouse Bay, a beach near Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, southern Scotland.

Brighouse Bay© Colin Kinnear / Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Beaches & swimming in Dumfries and GallowayDumfries and Galloway, Scotland

9 beaches and swimming spots in the Albion Guide across Dumfries and Galloway — see the full beaches and swimming spots directory, or everything to explore in Dumfries and Galloway.

Photo of Brighouse Bay, a beach near Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, southern Scotland.Highlight

Brighouse Bay

Beach near Kirkcudbright

Secluded sandy bay with rock pools on the Borgue coast, backed by low cliffs and walks.

Photo of Carrick Bay, a beach near Gatehouse of Fleet in the Fleet Valley, Dumfries and Galloway, southern Scotland.Highlight

Carrick Bay

Beach near Gatehouse of Fleet

Sheltered sandy bay on the Fleet estuary with views to Ardwall Island.

Photo of Dhoon Beach, a beach near Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, southern Scotland.Highlight

Dhoon Beach

Beach near Kirkcudbright

Quiet cove beach reached by a wooded path near Kirkcudbright, popular for rock-pooling.

Photo of Monreith Beach, a beach near Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway, southern Scotland.Highlight

Monreith Beach

Beach near Whithorn

Curving Machars beach below Barsalloch Fort, near the bronze otter statue to writer Gavin Maxwell.

Photo of Mossyard Beach, a beach near Gatehouse of Fleet in the Fleet Valley, Dumfries and Galloway, southern Scotland.Highlight

Mossyard Beach

Beach near Gatehouse of Fleet

Quiet crescent of sand with rocky reefs near Gatehouse of Fleet, looking out over Fleet Bay.

Photo of Powfoot Beach, a beach near Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, southern Scotland.Highlight

Powfoot Beach

Beach near Annan

Peaceful shingle-and-sand beach with panoramic views across the Solway Firth.

Photo of Rockcliffe Beach, a beach in the East Stewartry Coast, Dumfries and Galloway, southern Scotland.Highlight

Rockcliffe Beach

Beach near Rockcliffe

Sandy Solway bay backed by rocky outcrops and rock pools, at the heart of the Rockcliffe National Scenic Area.

Photo of Sands of Luce, a beach near Port Logan, Dumfries and Galloway, southern Scotland.Highlight

Sands of Luce

Beach near Port Logan

Long golden beach sweeping around the head of Luce Bay at Sandhead.

Photo of Sandyhills Beach, a beach near Rockcliffe in the East Stewartry Coast, Dumfries and Galloway, southern Scotland.Highlight

Sandyhills Beach

Beach near Rockcliffe

Wide family beach of golden sand and rock pools on the Solway, revealing vast sands at low tide.