Dumfries and Galloway
Located in the south west of Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway is home to the Galloway Forest, one of the best sites in the UK for star gazing thanks to its location away from light pollution. Combining coastlines and hillside, the area boasts a range of outdoor-focused activities, including hillwalking, mountain biking and water sports. The region is also a hub for the creative arts, with Kirkcudbright known as the 'Artists Town'. The region's distilleries and Scottish Gin brands include Crafty Distillery, Dark Arts Distillery, Dalton Distillery and Solway Spirits.