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Caerlaverock is a National Nature Reserve located between River Nith and Lochar Water. Managed by the Scottish Natural Heritage, it offers amazing bird watching and walking opportunities. The reserve is frequented by birds like barnacle geese, bar-tailed godwit and knot. The site can be visited throughout the year. There is a networked path, picnic areas, cycle racks and hide facilities for the visitors.

The beautiful WWT Caerlaverock spanning an enormous 587 hectares (1428 acres) is a lovely wild nature reserve in Dumfries, Scotland. The reserve is administered by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust and is most famously known for being the home of thousands of Svalbard Barnacle Geese and Whoopers Swans during the months of winter. In summer months the reserve is livened by the presence of several butterflies, dragonflies, Ospreys, Chiffchaffs, Sedge and Willow Warblers. The coffee-shop at the site is a ideal for a relaxed cup of tea and a piece of freshly-baked cake while enjoying the splendid scenery on offer. Visitors can also browse through a quaint little store selling books on nature, binoculars and telescopes, bird food and bird feeders, little knick knacks to gift children, and wonderful paintings and ceramics. Due to space constrain parking is available only for a limited period of time. Disabled access is offered.

Stretching over thirty lush green acres, the Garden of Cosmic Speculation was designed by Charles and Maggie Jencks, a part of their private residence in Dumfries. Reflecting the mathematical and metaphysical harmonies of the cosmos, the garden features some very interesting structures, amongst which are the grass-covered hillock that resembles a snail, a zig-zag patterned structure representing the DNA structure and the artificial lakes that connect the five important parts of the garden. Open for a visit only once a year, the garden is a marvelous work of art.

The Caerlaverock Castle is an old and historic castle which tells an epic story of war and the medieval life in Scotland. This place is surrounded by a pond and green landscapes which make this place more beautiful and scenic. There are many events and fairs hosted here on the grounds and visitors can even have a cup of tea in the tearoom inside the castle. A perfect and scenic castle which has a lot of history surrounding it, this place is worth visiting with your family.