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Opening times and prices

Drumcoltran Twoter is free to visit and is open year-round.

How to get here

7 miles north east of Dalbeattie, among farm buildings off the A711.

Parking available.

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Address

Near Kirkgunzeon
Dumfries and Galloway

National Grid reference:

NX 869 682

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