Allotments encourage people to take up gardening and benefit from the satisfaction of growing fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers.

There are 95 allotment plots in the Nithsdale area spread over 4 sites in Thornhill and Dumfries (Noblehill, Stoop and Kingholm Quay) and 16 plots in Annandale and Eskdale spread over 2 sites in Annan (John Bell and Seaforth allotments) which are managed by DGFirst.

Having an allotment allows gardeners to exercise in the open air and the companionship of others to share their interest with.