South west is very pretty indeed and has very few tourists indeed. Stay away from Dumfries itself and Stranraer but all the bits in between are very peaceful. Wicker Man country as well if anyone is interested in that. The pub where Ms Ecklands body double did her famous dance is the Ellengowan in Creetown - My mates local!

As someone else said the distances may look small to people on the far side of the pond - but it does take ages to get anywhere. Midges may not be an issue - should be dying off around now - but best be safe.

Cheers

DtGH