Dean Castle Country Park Dean Road, Kilmarnock 01563 522702 Castle with display of arms, armour, Burns artefacts, early musical instruments and tapestries. Country park with woodland walks, visitor centre, adventure playground.

Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura The Observatory, Dumfries 01387 253374 Dumfries & Galloway's history including wildlife of the Solway, tools and weapons, stone carvings, the Victorian farm, workshop and home. Free Entry to Museum.