We recently stayed in a gorgeous little village called New Abbey, close to Dumfries and near to the Solway Coast. We headed to Southerness beach, one of the most stunning areas on the Solway to explore the rocky coastline, spectacular lighthouse and the various bars, shops and restaurants, the area has to offer.

Whenever we travel far away from home, we much prefer using A roads to motorways and stopping off at fun or historic sites for a break, instead of the usual boring motorway service stations. When we stayed at Wemyss Bay Holiday Park, back in April, we stopped off at Dundonald Castle on the way home…