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UK Travel photo of the day

Scenic travel photos of England, Scotland, and Wales

A fresh serving of the best of the UK, every day. Better than breakfast as a terrific start to the day! Featuring our favourite photos from our travels throughout England, Scotland, and Wales. We got up before dawn and stayed out late to photograph the most historic sites and the most stunning scenery in Britain, just for you.

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Orchardton Tower, The Steartry, Dumfries and Galloway
Orchardton Tower, The Steartry, Dumfries and Galloway
Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
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About the photo:
Orchardton Tower is a 15th century tower house located in a rural area between Dalbeattie and the Dumfries and Galloway coast. This area is known as The Stewartry, and is the most heavily forested area of the UK. The tower is very well-preserved, and you can climb up to the top of the tower for excellent views. The location is wonderful - our family were so amazed by how peaceful and idyllic the area felt that we wanted to find a house for sale nearby!


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Image is © David Ross

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+Attractions +
Nearest Attractions

Orchardton Tower
0.1 miles (Castle)

St Ninian's Chapel
3 miles (Church)

Threave Garden
5.2 miles (Garden)

Dundrennan Abbey
6.3 miles (Abbey)

Threave Castle
6.6 miles (Castle)

MacLellan’s Castle
8.7 miles (Castle)

Broughton House
8.7 miles (Historic House)

Drumcoltran Tower
8.8 miles (Castle)



+Accommodation +

Nearest Hotels

Clonyard House Hotel - 2.2 miles
Dalbeattie
Stay from: £75.00

Clonyard House Hotel - 2.4 miles
Dalbeattie
Stay from: £50.00

The Pheasant Hotel - 3.9 miles
Dalbeattie
Stay from: £35.00


Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Brandraw House - 21.8 miles
Wigton

Ditton Lodge - 23.6 miles
Cockermouth

New House Farm - 29.2 miles
Cockermouth


Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Meikle Barfil Farmhouse - 11.2 miles
Lochfoot
Sleeps: 6
Stay from: £295

Dun Mohr - 19.5 miles
Auldgirth
Sleeps: 4
Stay from: £320

Beech Cottage - 19.5 miles
Auldgirth
Sleeps: 5
Stay from: £320

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