In pictures: Royal visit to Dumfries and Galloway

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The royal visitors enjoyed a game of bowls during their time in Garlieston

The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay have been on a visit to sites across southern Scotland.

The royal couple stopped off in Garlieston - the village where Mulberry harbours were tested in the run up to D-Day.

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They also officially opened a visitor centre at Bladnoch whisky distillery - the most southerly in Scotland.

The duchess then visited Moat Brae in Dumfries, recently opened as a national centre for children's literature.

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The couple stopped off at three different locations in Dumfries and Galloway during their visit

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A chance to sample the whisky at Bladnoch was also on offer

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Large crowds gathered outside the distillery to see the royal visitors

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Charles took a close interest in the distilling process

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Children also turned out in Garlieston for a chance to meet the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay

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The Bladnoch site is Scotland's most southerly whisky distillery

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A visit to a local pub - and a pint - was also part of the tour of southern Scotland

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Moat Brae opened earlier this year as a centre for children's literature

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