Car Hire in Dumfries - Mini guide to Dumfries

Dumfries is a market town in the Dumfries and Galloway area of Scotland. It is located close to the mouth of the Nith River and the Solway Firth. Dumfries sits in the Southern Uplands. The Nith River travels through Dumfries towards the south and there are several bridges crossing the river in town.

Car rental in Dumfries is a convenient way to travel around the town and its neighbouring areas. Drive along Dumfries High Street to view some of the social, commercial and historical centres of town. From Dumfries you can view the Bell Tower’s Mid Steeple, as well as the town fountain.

Visit the Caerlaverock Castle with cheap car hire in Dumfries. The 13th century castle is located in the Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve region south of Dumfries at the Solway Firth. It is under protective care of Historic Scotland and was once home to the Maxwell family.

The parks of Dock, Mill and Castledykes are worth visiting. During your stay visit Greyfriars Church, which has been here since 1868. From the church you can view the statue of Robert Burns. The sculpture is from 1882 and is one of many in a series of relations with the famous Scottish poet to be found in Dumfries.

With car hire in Dumfries travel past the Mid Steeple towards the south. Here once you continue past small streets to the poet’s favourite drinking place, the Globe Inn. Robert Burns’ house is on display at 24 Burns Street, driving just south of High Street. His grave is famously located at St Michaels Churchyard.

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