Iona Cottage, Ruthwell, Dumfries

06/02/2026

Some great places to visit whilst staying at Iona

South West Scotland Villages & Towns Road Trip 🚗🏘️🌊

Discover charming harbour villages, creative towns, and scenic countryside across Dumfries & Galloway and Ayrshire on this relaxed road trip.

📍 Dumfries 🏘️
📍 Dalbeattie 🌳
📍 Kirkcudbright 🎨
📍 Gatehouse of Fleet 🌉
📍 Newton Stewart 🌿
📍 Wigtown 📚
📍 Isle of Whithorn ⚓
📍 Port William 🌊
📍 Port Logan 🏖️
📍 Portpatrick ⚓
📍 Stranraer 🚢
📍 Girvan 🌊
📍 Ayr 🏖️
📍 Dalmellington 🌲
📍 Sanquhar 🏘️
📍 Wanlockhead ⛰️
📍 Moffat 🌄
📍 Lockerbie 🚉

Total Distance: 🚗 Approx. 300 miles

This South West Scotland road trip blends coastal beauty, quiet villages, and rolling hills — ideal for a slower-paced, scenic escape. 🌤️📸

26/10/2025

Compared with other parts of the country, southwest Scotland is shamefully under-visited.

While there are diehard Robert Burns fans who come to follow in the Bard’s footsteps, for the most part it’s a region that’s overlooked by visitors who are drawn instead to the headline-grabbing attractions of the Highlands. But more fool them.

Here are 7 of the best places to visit in Dumfries and Galloway: https://www.discoverbritain.com/journey-planning/things-to-do/best-things-to-do-in-dumfries-and-galloway/

Image: Kirdcudbright's harbour | Photo credit: Realimage / Alamy

11/10/2025

19/06/2025

More great places to visit within easy reach from Iona Cottage

03/06/2025

This is a great offer to explore 3 amazing places all within a short distance from Iona Cottage

Unlock Dumfries & Galloway's treasures with one ticket and save up to 20%!

Our Tri-Site Ticket is your key to 3 unforgettable experiences:
Sip award-winning whisky at Annandale Distillery.
Walk in Robert Burns's footsteps at The Globe Inn.
Discover banking history at the Henry Duncan Museum.

All for just £35 (Adult)! And the best bit? You have until December 31st, 2025 to visit each one. Total flexibility, maximum savings!

Ready to explore?
Choose your starting point, pick a time, and select the "3 Site Ticket" when booking online -> https://tinyurl.com/4xu72adp

18/05/2025

The southwest of Scotland is an amazing place to visit

28/04/2025

A few great places to visit on your stay at Iona Cottage

Compared with other parts of the country, southwest Scotland is shamefully under-visited.

While there are diehard Robert Burns fans who come to follow in the Bard’s footsteps, for the most part it’s a region that’s overlooked by visitors who are drawn instead to the headline-grabbing attractions of the Highlands. But more fool them.

Here are 7 of the best places to visit in Dumfries and Galloway: https://www.discoverbritain.com/journey-planning/things-to-do/best-things-to-do-in-dumfries-and-galloway/

Image: Kirdcudbright's harbour | Photo credit: Realimage / Alamy

18/04/2025

This is a 2 minute walk from Iona Cottage - well worth a visit

Did you know the worldwide savings bank movement started right here in Dumfriesshire?

In 1810, the visionary Rev. Henry Duncan established the world's first savings bank in a small cottage in Ruthwell!
He wanted to give ordinary working people a safe place to save their hard-earned money and gain financial independence.

Want to step inside the original building and learn how his idea changed the world? Book your visit by clicking the link -> https://tinyurl.com/49rejbfc

06/04/2025

A beautiful day on the merse - only a 10 minute walk from Iona - we are definitely blessed in this fabulous area
Click the link to book your stay

https://www.cottages.com/cottages/iona-cottage-cc537211