The following attractions are within easy visiting distance of Moffat itself :-

Kagyu Samye Ling Tibetan Monastery, Eskdalemuir : The most unusual attraction in Dumfries and Galloway. A community of Tibetan Buddhist monks and nuns. Magnificent temple and riverside grounds. Shop and tearooms. Guided tours available on request, - at 24 hours' notice. Telephone : 013873-73232. Fax : 013873-73223. E-mail : samye@rokpa.u-net.com Website : http://www.samye.org/

Grey Mare's Tail : National Trust for Scotland. A spectacular 200 feet/60 metres waterfall from beside White Coomb (2,696 feet/800 metres). Area rich in wild flowers and geological interest and there is a herd of wild goats. This area has changed little since the Covenantors sought sanctuary here in the late 17th century when Charles II was attempting to impose Episcopalianism on Scotland. Sir Walter Scott and his horse were caught in fog on this land and were hard put to "to get extracated" [his words]. Warning : Keep to paths as there have been fatal accidents off the path. Small entry charge. Car park and picnic area. Visitor Centre open May to September. Details from Area Office : Telephone : 01721-722502. Fax : 01721-724700.

Chambers Art Gallery, Moffat : Local artists and sculptors' works on display, with changes every four weeks. Visitors may buy exhibits as special souvenirs of this area. Telephone : 01683-220107. Fax : .
Moffat Fishery : Fly and bait fishing at fish farm in Moffat. See and feed the fish at the fish farm. Entry fee 50p to Fish Farm, Fish Tackle hire £ 2.00. Refreshments available, large car park. Telephone : 01683-221068. Fax : As phone.

Devil's Beef Tub : A huge steep-sided valley once used by reivers to hold cattle driven across the Border. Below the A701 north of Moffat, overlooked by parking places. One of the best views in the area. Description

Moffat Golf Club : [G2G] Telephone : Clubhouse 01683-220020. Secretary (T. Downer) 01683-220336. Address : Coatshill, Moffat DG10 9SB. (1 mile W. of centre of Moffat.) Yardage : 18-hole - 5218 yards - SSS-67. Upland course. Clubhouse : Modern/recent renovation. Ladies and gents changing and shower facilities. Lounge overlooks town and hills. Catering and bar all week, - special rates for parties. Snooker room available. No visitors Wednesdays (members' competitions), otherwise weekdays are available. Check with club to ensure tee times are available. No handicap certificate required. Other Comments : Course designed by Ben Sayers and established 1884. Testing holes - 9th hole par-3 - goes from the tee to a 'towering' rocky outcrop and a green. 11th hole also needs a long and accurate drive to achieve par.

Moffat Museum : Displays covering the local schools, churches, local crafts, sports, local celebrities, Moffat Spa, the local geology, railway developments, farming and genealogy. Rotating exhibitions on various local themes and crafts. Audiovisual on Moffat. Display on Lord Dowding, of Battle of Britain fame, born in Moffat. Entry Fee : Adults, £ 1.00 Families (2 Adults 2 Children) £ 2.00 Children : £ 0.20. Telephone : 01683-220868.
Moffat Woollen Mill : Famous producer of high-quality Scottish woollen garments. Genealogy tracing service. Working weaving exhibition. Entry free. Telephone : 01683-220134. Fax : . No E-mail. Website : Imminent (late June 1999)

Border Fine Arts Gallery, Langholm : The birthplace of Border Fine Arts. Museum and shop. Gallery of old products and display of those for purchase. Part of ENESCO Group. Branch at Gretna Green Story. Free entry. Telephone : 013873-81044. Fax : 013873-83030.

Dalton Pottery, Dalton : Large range of hand painted porcelain and glass giftware including clocks, bathroom accessories and vases. Ample parking, disabled access throughout, toilets. Refreshments. Play table in pottery and outdoor play area. Free entry. Telephone : 01387-840236. Fax : As phone. No E-mail.
McDiarmid Memorial, Langholm : Metallic 'open book' memorial above Langholm dedicated to the poet Hugh McDiarmid, joint-founder of the Scottish National Party.

Eastriggs & Gretna Heritage Centre : Exhibition on the history of the local Ordnance Factory. Telephone : 01461-40460.
Gretna Green Story : The old Anvil Room and Coach Museum, enlarged to tell the Gretna Green story. Tartan and Tweed shop. Restaurant, coffee house and arts centre. Entry fees : £ 1.50 pp coach party, Adults £ 2.00, Children under 10 Free, OAPs £ 1.50. Very large car and coach park. Picnic and Childrens' Play Area. Telephone : 01461-338441. Fax : 01461-338442. E-mail : info@gretnagreen.com Website : www.gretnagreen.com/

Drumlanrig Castle
Wanlochhead Lead mining museum.

Annual Events :

As befits its history, Moffat has a good range of local events.

Moffat Weekend of Music & Song - Second Weekend in April :
Third annual event was held April 11th to 13th 2008. Centred around the Annandale Arms Hotel, the Black Bull Hotel and the Buccleuch Hotel. With concert on the Saturday night at The Little Theatre featuring Hilary Bell and the Threlfel Trio.
Details from Rob Malaney Tel. : 01257 231463. Mobile : 07855 925724. E-mail : robert@robertmalaney.wanadoo.co.uk

Moffat Fun Day - Last Sunday in May.
1000-Duck Race, Raft Race, Fun for all the Children - Bouncy Castle - Face-Painting - Clown - Disco.

Moffat Rootes Classic Car Rally - Last weekend in June :
Open to all makes of classic cars. Scenic Run, historic competition road run, vehicle display, a ceilidh and massed pipe bands>.
Contact Gordon Bisset (phone/fax) 01387 710318. E-mail : gordon@sre-scot.co.uk Website : http://www.sre-scot.co.uk

Moffat Gala Week - Second Week in July :
Held in the same week as the Glasgow Fair. Includes the crowning of the Gala Queen, the choosing of the Shepherd and his Lass and a procession.
Tel. : 01683 220511.

South of Scotland Tennis Championships - From the last Monday in July :
At the Beechgrove Tennis Courts on Academy Road. More details on Annandale & Eskdale Sports & Leisure Trust website.

Moffat Mass Garage & Car Boot Sale - Last Sunday of July :
Held in and around Moffat.

The Border Gathering - First Weekend in August :
Held annually at Dumfries, easily reached by car or bus from Moffat. See website at http://www.bordergathering.co.uk

Moffat Art Exhibition - Second and Third Weeks in August :
Annual Exhibition of paintings, prints and drawings by local artists - plus jewellery and cards. Teas and home baking available.
18th to 25th August in 2008. Open every day at the Old Well Theatre between 10:30 am and 4:30 pm. Admission FREE.

Galloway Country Fair - Second Weekend in August :
At Raehills, St. Ann's near Moffat on the A701 between Parkgate and Beattock. The third one (2008) was held the weekend of 17/18 August. More information : Tel. : 01557 860259. Website : http://www.galloway countryfair.co.uk.

Moffat Show - Last Saturday in August :
Held on 30th August 2008 at Kerr Park, Beattock Road, Moffat. A small country agricultural show started in the 1940s or earlier. May date its ancestry back to the old 'Hiring Fairs' and livestock sales held in Moffat for many centuries. Contact Secretary on Tel : 01461 800217.

Moffat Walking Festival - First Weekend in October :
Held on 3rd, 4th and 5th October 2008. Two days of walks of varying levels of severity, in the centre for walking in Southern Scotland. Contact Tel. : 01683 220227. Webpage : http://www.visitmoffat.co.uk

Moffat's Christmas Festival - End of November :

Many and varied entertainments all round the town - from Handbell Ringers to a Jazz Quartet. Mark the date in your diary and watch this space for further information from mid-September.
More information from Moffat Promotions Group (Moffat Town Hall) or from Colin Tel. : 07812017213.

The Lord Dowding Memorial Service :

Held on the Sunday preceding 15th September. Church Service and wreath laying at the Dowding Memorial in Station Park. Led by Air Officer Scotland.
Contact Jean Purves Tel. : 01683 221202.