The Upper Annandale town of Moffat has been welcoming visitors since the 17th Century and remains a favourite destination for tourists, with its stunning scenery, rich history, fantastic array of independent shops and places to eat, drink, and dine in style, as well as packed programme of events throughout the year
A bustling and thriving town, it has some fascinating claims to fame - from its iconic bronze ‘lug-less’ ram and the world’s narrowest hotel, to Scotland’s only wood-fired distillery – among its many attractions.
Nestled on the edge of the Southern Uplands, Moffat is the perfect base for exploring the surrounding hills and countryside and wider Dumfries & Galloway. It has a wealth of award-winning cafés, restaurants, pubs and food and drink producers (trying the famous Moffat Toffee is a must during your trip), a thriving farmers’ market; a fantastic array of independent shops along the High Street and Well Street, and a busy and varied events calendar – including The Moffat Classic Car Rally; Moffat & District Gala week; Moffat Show, the Walking Weekend and Christmas Festival - with many events run by committed volunteers throughout the year.
Moffat has been welcoming tourists since it developed as a spa town in the 17th Century, when people would come to ‘take the waters’. While the baths may be long gone, its status as a Dark Sky Town and as Scotland’s first Eagle Town are attracting a new generation of visitors.
Close to the M74, Moffat is easy to reach from all directions, and also boasts a theatre, the ever-popular boating pond in Station Park, and the fantastic volunteer-run museum.
It is also home to one of the region’s most scenic golf clubs, with its 18-hole moorland course set in a stunning location on a hillside above the town.
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