Let's start in the town centre. Here's an old postcard of Buccleuch Street (no, I don't know how to pronounce it).
The area down by the River Nith is known as Whitesands. It was once the cattle market.
It later became a bus terminal.
In normal weather the Nith looks quite benign, but it has had its moments over the years - not on any of my visits thankfully.
Western SMT was later taken over by Stagecoach.
Several small independents have served Dumfries. This Ford/Plaxton saloon was owned by Peacocks of Locharbriggs.
In a similar livery, a Willowbrook saloon in the hands of Carruthers of New Abbey.
Gibson's ran a service to its home town of Moffat.
MacEwan was one of the larger independents, with a varied fleet.
Dumfries & Galloway Council also run some bus services.
Now, let's go into the town centre, where we find the big church and the inevitable Robbie Burns statue.
Another impressive building in town has been converted into a Wetherspoons, the Robert the Bruce.
The Tam o'Shanter was always a good bet for a decent pint, but it's future looks uncertain. Keep up to date on Whatpub.
Fortunately, the Globe seems to be happily trading.
Good reports have been received regarding the Douglas Arms.
Another decent hostelry is the Cavens Arms.
We return to Whitesands, where we find one of my favourites, the New Bazaar. Apparently, Queen of the South FC was founded here.
Dumfries railway station is a bit of a walk out of town, so let's take this unusual Stagecoach bus.
Outside the station is the Waverley Bar, but I'm told it no longer sells real ale.
The Glasgow & South Western Railway built Dumfries station.
The G&SWR had a loco shed here, later taken over by the LMS.
Dumfries station has retained many of its original features.
Most services are run by 'Sprinter' type diesel units.
Well, that's it for Dumfries. The next offering will take us further into the hills.
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