South of Portpatrick, perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking Castle Bay sit the ruins of Dunskey Castle. 📌Dunskey Castle, Portpatrick, Dumfries & Galloway 📷amandasgreatbritain #LoveDandG #ScotlandStartsHere #SWC300

The SWC300 takes you to the breathtaking southern tip of Scotland, the Mull of Galloway. 📌Mull of Galloway, Dumfries & Galloway 📷scarlett_visuals_ #LoveDandG #ScotlandStartsHere #SWC300

Right in the opposite corner of the SWC300 to the Mull of Galloway, but just as awe inspiring, is the spectacular Devil's Beeftub.😍 📌Devil's Beeftub, Moffat, Dumfries & Galloway 📷dave_riley #LoveDandG #ScotlandStartsHere #SWC300

What better on a gorgeous sunny day like this than a coastal stroll? You'll be spoiled for choice on the SWC300! 😍 📌Sandyhills, Dumfries & Galloway 📷miss_millie_andme #LoveDandG #ScotlandStartsHere #SWC300

The adventure never stops on the SWC300, check out our 3-day SWC300 adventure itinerary for the southern half of the route! 👇 scotlandstartshere.com/itinerary/3-da… #LoveDandG #ScotlandStartsHere #SWC300

Love this shot of the dramatic ruins of Greenan Castle peering down from its clifftop on the Ayrshire coast. 😍 📌Greenan Castle, Ayr 📷VisitScotland / Kenny Lam #LoveDandG #ScotlandStartsHere #SWC300

Just over a mile from the pretty village of New Abbey, the Waterloo Monument sits on a hilltop, so pull on those walking boots and enjoy the lovely views across the Solway Firth. 📌Waterloo Monument, New Abbey, Dumfries & Galloway 📷nam728 #LoveDandG #ScotlandStartsHere #SWC300

At this time of year Scotland's stunning south west is bathed in blue and green. 😍 📌Garlieston, Dumfries & Galloway 📷scarlett_visuals_ #LoveDandG #ScotlandStartsHere #SWC300

Not wanting to boast, but some of the locals around here really know how to strike a pose!!! 😍 📌Kitchen Coos & Ewes, Dumfries & Galloway #LoveDandG #ScotlandStartsHere #SWC300

The SWC300 offers a real taste of South West Scotland. Indulge in local delights at award winning distilleries, outstanding restaurants, cafés & shops! 😋 Find out more 👇 scotlandstartshere.com/swc300/swc300-… #LoveDandG #ScotlandStartsHere #SWC300

Show us your superb sunset shots on the SWC300! 😍 📷muirnegrant #LoveDandG #ScotlandStartsHere #SWC300

Have you visited Scotland's highest village? Once a lead mining village, Wanlockhead in the Lowther Hills sits at the top of the stunning Mennock Pass it's home to Scotland's only underground mine tour. 📌Wanlockhead, Dumfries & Galloway #LoveDandG #ScotlandStartsHere #SWC300

The dark skies on the SWC300 will simply dazzle you with their beauty.🤩 📌Culzean Beach, South Ayrshire #LoveDandG #ScotlandStartsHere #SWC300

Andy Goldsworthy created a smaller version of his Striding Arches called Leaping Arch at Drumlanrig Estate. It represents a salmon leaping upstream to its spawning ground. 📌Drumlanrig Estate, Dumfries & Galloway 📷bmuirheadphotography #LoveDandG #ScotlandStartsHere #SWC300

What a pretty sunset over the beautiful Bengairn Loch on the SWC300. 😍 📌Auchencairn, Dumfries & Galloway 📷sophierebeccaxo #LoveDandG #ScotlandStartsHere #SWC300

Don't forget the fabulous Stranraer Oyster Festival kicks off on Friday, so if you're visiting the SWC300 make sure to be there! 😋 📌Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway #LoveDandG #ScotlandStartsHere #SWC300

The SWC300 is a road trip rich in arts and culture so we've pulled together everything you need to know to plan your cultural getaway! Find out more👇 scotlandstartshere.com/swc300/swc300-… #LoveDandG #ScotlandStartsHere #SWC300

The nights will soon be drawing in on the SWC300 meaning you get all the more time to enjoy our spectacular dark skies, here in one of the areas of lowest light pollution in the UK! 📌Southerness, Dumfries & Galloway #LoveDandG #ScotlandStartsHere #SWC300

From its sandy shores to its rugged cliff tops and picturesque seaside towns, the coastline of South West Scotland is a joy to explore . 📌Southerness/Port Logan/Mull of Galloway 📷steph_the_wiltshire_wanderer #LoveDandG #ScotlandStartsHere #SWC300

Local farmers Neale & Janet McQuistin are Moo-ving with the times. Cat Thomson discovers how cow safaris & homebakes have turned their farm into an award winning attraction! 📌Kitchen Coos & Ewes, Dumfries & Galloway scotlandstartshere.com/blog/moo-ving-… #LoveDandG #ScotlandStartsHere #SWC300