Dumfries and Galloway named UK’s only destination on global 2027 travel list
Dumfries and Galloway has been named the only UK destination on National Geographic’s 2027 Best of the World list, placing the Scottish region among 25 recommended places worldwide. The recognition highlights its dark skies and outdoor attractions, and could help raise its international profile and support local tourism.
The region is home to the UK’s first Gold Tier International Dark Sky Park, and a Scottish Dark Sky Observatory is due to open next year. Visitors can also explore the 83-mile Rhins of Galloway Coast Path, Caerlaverock Castle, wildlife and the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO biosphere, which expanded to 3,782 square miles in 2023.
- Dumfries and Galloway is the UK’s only entry on the 2027 list.
- Its dark skies are a major draw for stargazing.
- The region also offers coast paths, castles and wildlife.
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Dumfries and Galloway is a region in south-west Scotland, known for its coastline, countryside and historic sites. It includes communities that rely in part on visitors for jobs and income, so international attention can matter to local businesses.
The area’s dark skies are a major attraction: it is home to the UK’s first Gold Tier International Dark Sky Park, and a new Scottish Dark Sky Observatory is due to open next year. Other draws include the Rhins of Galloway Coast Path, Caerlaverock Castle and the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO biosphere, a large area recognised for its natural environment.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “From its spectacular dark skies to its history and wilderness, Scottish region has been rated as a top destination to visit in the world”.