Map of The Tower House, Dumfries and Galloway
The Tower House, Dumfries
The Tower House, a listed building, provides self-catering holiday accommodation in a former toll house, built in the 1800s. The cottage has recently been refurbished to a high standard. [more...]

Directions
By Car From the South:
Take the A76 signposted for Kilmarnock. After 4 miles you will come to Holywood and will see a sign for Throughgate on the left. Throughgate is approximately 5 miles along this road. There is a sign for Throughgate which you will see on your right as you enter the hamlet. The Tower House is approximately 50 yards on your left. Opposite the house is a junction. Please turn right here and park your car.

From the North:
Follow A76 signs in the direction of Dumfries. About 3 miles south of Thornhill, you will see a sign for Throughgate, Burnhead. Turn right and follow this road to the end. You will see a sign for Throughgate as you enter the hamlet. Park on your right close to the junction. The Tower House will be opposite.

By Railway:
The nearest train station is in Dumfries. You can then take a taxi to the Tower House.

By Aeroplane:
From Prestwick Airport, which is 62 miles from the Tower House, follow directions to the A77, signposted for Kilmarnock. Join the A76, signposted for Dumfries. About 3 miles south of Thornhill, you will see a sign for Throughgate, Burnhead. Turn right and follow this road to the end. You will see a sign for Throughgate as you enter the hamlet. Park on your right close to the junction. The Tower House will be opposite.

By Ferry:
The nearest ferry terminal would be at Stranraer. From here take the A75 in the direction of Newton Stewart, Dumfries. Stay on the A75 for approximately 70 miles. Follow signs for the A76 signposted for Kilmarnock. After 4 miles you will come to Holywood and will see a sign for Throughgate on the left. Throughgate is approximately 5 miles along this road. There is a sign for Throughgate which you will see on your right as you enter the hamlet. The Tower House is approximately 50 yards on your left. Opposite the house is a junction. Please turn right here and park your car.