Vineyards · Scottish Lowlands
The Doons
In or near Cargenbridge.
The Doons — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Alan Reid — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Late summer & autumn (Aug–Oct)
About
The Doons is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in scotland lowlands. UK viticulture has expanded significantly since the 1980s, with English sparkling wines now winning international awards. Most British vineyards offer tours and tastings of their estate-grown wines. hillfort in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
The Doons is a vineyard located in the Scottish Lowlands. This site is notable for its cultivation of grapes suited to the local climate, contributing to the region's growing reputation in wine production. Visitors can expect a tranquil setting surrounded by picturesque landscapes, ideal for exploring the vineyard and learning about its winemaking processes.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0745, -3.7717
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 9UQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- wikidata: Q31058919 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Doons?
- The Doons is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 9UQ).
- What is The Doons?
- The Doons — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to The Doons?
- Drivers can use postcode DG2 9UQ.
- How do I get to The Doons?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 9UQ. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.