Dumfries and Galloway is an area of rural charm and striking landscapes, where a slower pace of living and travelling comes naturally. The first comprehensive guidebook to the area, Bradts Slow Travel Dumfries and Galloway covers the region in depth, from Eskdale to Scotlands southern tip at the Mull of Galloway, via Annandale, Nithsdale, Dumfries, The Stewartry, The Machars and Moors, and the Rhins. Lively descriptions, historical anecdotes and enthusiastic writing combine with hand-picked accommodation recommendations to reveal one of Scotlands best kept secrets. With the local tourist board halfway through an ambitious six-year plan, the areas profile is on the up. Go now, before the secret is out.