Moffat is a charming tourist town in South Scotland.
It is a former Spa town, has dark skies for viewing planets, stars and the aurora and Moffat is also an eagle town with golden eagles in the area.
There are fantastic walks, bike rides, independent shops and numerous lovely cafes, restaurants and hotels for meals and drinks.
Moffat has beautiful landscapes and a strong connection to Scottish culture with links to Robert Burns.
Moffat perfume is a beautiful holiday momento to remind you of happy Scottish holidays.
The Moffat Ram
Things to do in Moffat
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Picnic and walk at Grey Mare’s Tail Waterfall
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View the Beeftub from the 701 road and walk to the trig point nearby
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Moffat Observatory
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Kayaking/wild swimming at St Mary’s Loch and Loch of the Lowes
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Moffat Golf Club (and is also great for afternoon tea)
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Moffat Christmas lights, the town is very pretty​
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Walks:
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Sections of the Annandale Way or Southern Upland Way
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Riverside walks (easy)
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Hart Fell (strenuous)
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Gallowhill (moderate)
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Craigieburn hill and Carifran Wildwood to look for Golden Eagles
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Grey Mare's Tail
Lower Beef Tub Views
A winter's walk near the Beef Tub
Things to do on rainy days in Moffat
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Moffat Distillery
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Moffat Museum
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Shopping and lunch in Moffat
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Moffat Gym or classes (pay as you go)
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Dumfries or Lockerbie Ice Bowl
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Dumfries swimming pool
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Leadhills mining museum
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Festivals throughout the year:
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​Gala Week in July
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Classic Car Show
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Moffat Agricultural Show
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Starry skies from Moffat Observatory