Vineyards · North West England
The Dounan
In or near Portpatrick.
The Dounan — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Richard Sutcliffe — 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 Dounan 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 Dounan is a vineyard located in the Scottish Lowlands. This establishment produces a variety of wines, benefitting from the region's unique climate and soil conditions. Visitors can expect to explore the vineyard's grounds and learn about the winemaking process. Tasting sessions may also be available, allowing for an appreciation of the local produce.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8263, -5.0854
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG9 9AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- wikidata: Q31056337 (CC0)
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Lieutenant Commander M D Wanklyn VC, DSO Memorial
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Knockinaam Lodge
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📷 5Natural landmarks · North West England
Morroch Bay
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📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Dunaldboys Motte
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Port of Spittal Bay
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Where to eat & stay near The Dounan
Places to stay
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Knockinaam Lodge
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Portpatrick Farm Holidays
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Castle Bay Holiday & Residential Park
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Galloway Point Holiday Park
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Sunnymeade Caravan Park
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📷 6Hotels · North West England
The Portpatrick
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Dounan?
- The Dounan is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG9 9AD).
- What is The Dounan?
- The Dounan — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to The Dounan?
- Drivers can use postcode DG9 9AD.
- How do I get to The Dounan?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG9 9AD. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.