Vineyards · Scottish Lowlands
Virginhall Plantation, Gallows Dike
Virginhall Plantation, Gallows Dike — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Colin Pyle — 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
Virginhall Plantation, Gallows Dike 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
Virginhall Plantation, located at Gallows Dike in the Scottish Lowlands, is a vineyard known for its production of wine. The site offers visitors the opportunity to explore the vineyard's landscape and learn about the winemaking process. The setting showcases the natural beauty of the region, making it an ideal spot for those interested in viticulture.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2410, -3.7879
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG3 4AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- wikidata: Q31059017 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Virginhall Plantation, Gallows Dike?
- Virginhall Plantation, Gallows Dike is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG3 4AD).
- What is Virginhall Plantation, Gallows Dike?
- Virginhall Plantation, Gallows Dike — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Virginhall Plantation, Gallows Dike?
- Drivers can use postcode DG3 4AD.
- How do I get to Virginhall Plantation, Gallows Dike?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG3 4AD. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.