The Devil's Porridge Museum

The Devil’s Porridge Museum tells the story of HM Factory Gretna, the greatest munitions factory on earth in World War One, where the devil’s porridge (or cordite, an explosive) was mixed. There were 30,000 workers: 12,000 of them were women. Their contribution to the war effort helped women to achieve the vote.
Our state of the art, award-winning, 5 star-rated museum is one of the top things to do in Dumfries and Galloway.
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Our modern distillery was designed to deliver a modern grain to glass set up which would allow us to create any spirit we turn our hand to, and create an inspiring and unique home to celebrate our products and the region that drives their character.

Dumfries & Galloway

Crafty Distillery

At Drumlanrig Castle, you will find something for everyone. Explore the magnificent Pink Palace and its world class art collection on a guided tour. Marvel at the sights and scents in the acres of stunning Victorian gardens to explore. 

Drumlanrig Castle & Country Estate

Angela established Clience Studio in the artist's town of Kirkcudbright, South-West Scotland in 2004. Now situated nearby in the high street of Castle Douglas, Clience Studio is a most welcoming gallery, as well as the artist's studio, and displays her original oils and watercolours, signed giclee prints and other items produced from her work. 

Clience Studio Art Gallery

Take a walk in paradise at five star Logan Botanic Garden and discover plant treasures rarely seen in the United Kingdom. Located on the south-western tip of Scotland, Logan enjoys an almost subtropical climate. The Garden's avenues and borders feature a spectacular and colourful array of half-hardy perennials. 

Logan Botanic Garden

Threave’s wonderful garden has been created over the years by students of the Trust’s School of Heritage Gardening – and is a fine example of landscaped beauty. The garden is divided into a series of smaller gardens to showcase different styles, including a rose garden, rockery and walled garden.

Threave Garden

The Whithorn Trust was set up in 1986 to explore the archaeology and history of Whithorn, and to examine its role in the evolution of Christianity in Scotland. The Trust was established as a direct consequence of an archaeological excavation at Whithorn in 1984. This project showed that remains had survived which dated back to the early centuries of Whithorn’s development as a Christian centre.

Monday	10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday	10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday	10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday	10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday	10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday	10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday	10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Devil's Porridge Museum

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