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Download the Scotland Starts Here app to discover the best of the South of Scotland on-the-go!

The app connects people to the places, landscapes and stories of Dumfries & Galloway and the Scottish Borders for a more memorable experience. Explore with interactive routes, maps and itineraries, and let local guides share their stories of what makes these places so special.

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Audio to Accompany You

Be moved by music and songs shaped by the area you’re visiting. Enjoy stories about the surrounding people and places, and use audio walking routes to learn whilst you travel.

Phone showing the Dumfries Stories from the Dark Side audio guide
Phone showing the Peebles Town Trail walking route

Works Offline

Download routes and audio guides in advance of your trip for seamless offline use. Perfect if you don’t have a data package and for areas where connectivity is poor.

Phone showing the Peebles Town Trail walking route

Explore For Free

All content within the app can be accessed for free.

Phone showing app homescreen
Phone showing app's interactive map

Detailed Maps

Our detailed, interactive map lets you easily discover what's nearby as well as locations to suit your interests. From adventure activities to food and drink stops, it's all at your fingertips.

Phone showing app's interactive map

Curated Tours

Whether you’re travelling by car, bike or on foot, we have curated unmissable trails and routes with local experts who know the area best.

Phone showing app's tours and routes section
Phone showing the app's map filtered to history

Tailor Your Trip

Powerful map filters help you tailor your trip. You can even favourite and save the places you want to go, whether they’re castles, beaches or simply the next rest stop.

Phone showing the app's map filtered to history

Share your trip with others

Make your journeys even more memorable by adding photos you’ve taken along the way into your personalised Travel Journal.

Phone showing a trail map of Kelso

Tell us what you think

We’re always looking to improve the Scotland Starts Here app and would love to hear from you. If you have any questions, comments or ideas, please email us at contact@whereverly.com or leave us a review in the app store.

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