John Paul Jones's Cottage was 1747 birthplace of United States' first naval commander. Auchencairn Bay Pebble beaches become acres of sand at low tide. Foot-path beyond bay through woods, farmland and rocky shore leads to spectacular cliffs. Broughton House Museum and art gallery in elegant Georgian mansion with sheltered gardens on River Dee. Library has 15,000 books and manuscripts.
Main street has steeple-like clock tower.
Bronze Age remains of two cairns, two stone circles and large carved stone block. Larger circle, 70ft across, has ten standing stones. Dalbeattie Forest walks start from outskirts of silvery-grey granite town in rolling countryside. Drumlanrig Castle Pink-sandstone stately home, 17th century, has art collection as well as personal possessions of Bonnie Prince Charlie. Wooded parkland overlooks upper Nithsdale and old stables now house visitor and craft centre.