Much more than a breath of fresh air welcomes you to Powfoot formerly known as Queensberry, situated twelve miles southeast of Dumfries with a long history as a seaside resort, hugging the shore on the banks of the Solway Coast a designated area of outstanding natural beauty, Powfoot is well worth discovering. Traveling along the west coast takes you through many historic towns and villages. The Solway Coast is renowned for spectacular sunsets and provides a haven of peace for you to enjoy. Dumfries is located in Scotland's Southern Uplands. You will enjoy nature at its very unspoilt best with deep forests, rivers, lochs and peaks. The Solway Firth is a firth that forms part of the border between England and Scotland, between Cumbria and Dumfries and Galloway. It stretches from St Bees Head to the Mull of Galloway. The Isle of Man is also very near to the firth. The firth comprises part of the Irish Sea.

Warmed by the Gulf Stream, this is the mildest corner of Scotland, with beautiful coastal scenery and rugged mountains reminiscent of its highland cousins. Dumfries has links with Robert the Bruce and Robert Burns; Gretna Green is the original quickie marriage one stop solution and Eskdalemuir is site of Samye Ling, the first Buddhist monastery in the west, a still thriving community with an impressive Tibetan temple with a range of courses on offer. The Dumfries Forest Park covers 300 acres making it the largest forest park in Scotland, offering a wide range of outdoor activities for visitors.

 Situated In the south west corner of Scotland an easy drive from most cities in the north of England and Scotland. This region is well placed within the motorway, rail and coach network. Powfoot sits on the Galloway Tourist route Solway coast heritage trail.