The Attractions of South West Scotland For Your Interest and Enjoyment Return to : Dalbeattie Domain |
Quality Farm Holidays can offer Bed and Breakfast or Self-Catering at the
following locations in or near the four towns of the Stewartry Coast. :-
High Park, Balmaclellan, - Bed and Breakfast.
Craig of Balmaghie, Laurieston, - Bed and Breakfast and
Self-Catering.
B
almaghie House, Glenlochar, - Bed and Breakfast and
Self-Catering.
Meiklewood, Ringford, - Bed and Breakfast.
Craigadam, Castle Douglas - Bed and
Breakfast and Self-Catering.
Barclosh Farm, Dalbeattie, - Self-Catering.
Threave Garden and Estate, Castle Douglas : Extensive
National Trust property to the west of Castle Douglas. Good audiovisual
theatre and display on Threave. Gardens have fascinating rockeries and
walled gardens with a wide range of plants. Recently opened walks down to
Threave Wildfowl Reserve and hides by the River Dee. Ranger-guided walks
in the season. Picnic area and cafe. Entry Fee.
Telephone : 01556-502575.
Buckland Plants, Kirkcudbright : Nursery and bedding
plant sales.
Telephone : 01557-331323.
Fleet Forest : Two-mile trail with interpretation boards
through Cally's oakwoods. Good for wildflowers from May to August.
Telephone : 01556-503626.
Laurieston Forest : Parking area and picnic site about
a mile west of Laurieston village. Waymarked paths (1 mile) within wood.
Can be muddy. Excellent small waterfalls.
Telephone : 01556-503626.
Carstramon Wood, Gatehouse of Fleet : Oak and ash wood with some beech and an understorey of bluebells and other wild flowers. Once used for charcoal burning and some pitsteads still survive. Best in May to August..
Murray Isles, nr. Sandgreen : Uninhabited offshore islands, now a nature reserve for seabirds. They have featured in many pictures by artists of the Kirkcudbright 'Artists Colony'.
Go to Nature Reserves for details of other local wildlife reserves, including Carstramon and Cairnsmore of Fleet.
Kirkcudbright Museums :
Stewartry Museum, Kirkcudbright : Extensive collection of
artefacts and 'curiosities' from the nineteenth century onwards, reflecting
social and industrial history in this area. 1.50 a 75p concs children free
Telephone : 01557-331643. Fax : As phone.
E-mail : DavidD@dumgal.gov.uk.
The Tollbooth Museum and Art Centre, Kirkcudbright :
The story of the Kirkcudbright artists' colony from the 1880s onwards.
Audiovisual display and permanent exhibition of paintings. Art, craft
and photographic exhibitions. Entry fees : £ 1.50 Adults, 75p.
Concessions, Children free.
Telephone : 01557-331556.
Harbour Cottage Gallery, Kirkcudbright : Exhibitions of
local artists' paintings and craftwork. Located in the High Street near
the harbour.
Telephone : 01557-330207 (Secretary)
Broughton House (Hornel Museum), Kirkcudbright : 18th
century home and studio of A.E. Hornel, best known of the artists called
'The Glasgow Boys'. Interesting Japanese garden. Run by the National
Trust, - entry fee. House of Jessie Shaw is nearby. Parking beside
harbour, 300 yards. Go to the nearby Murray Arms, where Dorothy L. Sayers
set the prelude to a murder in her 'Five Red Herrings'.
Telephone : 01557-330437. Fax : As phone.
Mill on the Fleet, Gatehouse of Fleet : 18th Century
cotton mill. Working water wheel, crafts, tearoom, shop. Good dioramas of
the social and industrial development of Gatehouse.
Telephone : 01557-814099.
Galloway Hydros Visitor Centre, Tongland : Guided tour
of the power station and dam, exhibition rooms and 1930s style office, of
the Galloway Hydro Project. Parking behind station building. Remarkable and
functioning hydro-electric project that provides a third of the power of
South West Scotland. Telephone to confirm availability of tour.
Telephone : 01557-330114. Fax : 01644-430560.
Cairn Holy Chambered Cairns, nr. Creetown : Two Neolithic
chambered cairns, one possibly being a long barrow. About 6 miles east of
Creetown. Managed by Historic Scotland. Interpretation boards. Free access.
Parking adjacent. Good moorland views and birdwatching.
Telephone : 01387-770244 (Information). Fax : As phone.
Carsluith Castle, Carsluith : Small 16th century
four-storied tower
house of the Broun family. Parking adjacent. Guidebook from Cardoness Castle.
Managed by Historic Scotland. Free access.
Telephone : 01387-770244 (Information). Fax : As phone.
Cardoness Castle, Gatehouse-of-Fleet : Well preserved early
16th century tower
house of the McCulloch Barons of Cardoness. This infamous family of pirates and
murderers lost the castle when Godfrey McCulloch was beheaded for murder in 1689.
Managed by Historic Scotland. Entry fee.
Telephone : 01557-814427. Fax : As phone.
Dundrennan Abbey, Dundrennan : Mid-twelfth century Abbey founded by Fergus
Lord of Galloway and David I of Scotland. Cistercian foundation that was finally
closed in 1603. Mary Queen of Scots left Scotland from the Abbey Burnfoot for exile
and eventual death in England. Managed by Historic Scotland. Entry fee.
Telephone : 01557-500262. Fax : As phone.
MacLellan's Castle, Kirkcudbright : Started in 1577 by
the Tutor of Bombie and finished in 1582. Hosted Sealed Knot in 1997, and
another Battle of Kirkcudbright is planned in 2002. Good kitchen displays in
cellar. Staircase to roof level being restored. Managed by Historic
Scotland. Entry fee.
Telephone : 01557-331856. Fax : As phone.
Threave Castle, Castle Douglas : Large tower-house built in the
late 14th century by Archibald the Grim, third Douglas Earl of Galloway. Base has
an artillery fortification built before James II of Scotland besieged the castle
in 1455. Access by boat, - castle on an island. Riverside jetty is by a half-mile
field path from parking and toilets. Managed by Historic Scotland. Entry fee.
Telephone : 0831-168512.
Cream o' Galloway : Childrens' adventure playground and excellent ice cream make this a joy for all ages. To be recommended ! Telephone : 01557-814040. 27th March to 31st October.
Wildlife Park, Kirkcudbright : Amongst the best of the
Scottish zoological parks and wildlife conservation centres and a good day
out for all ages. Tearoom, shop, picnic areas, guided tours, pet-handling
sessions.
Family entry : £13.00 (2A 3C), Adult £4.25, Senior Citizen
£2.50, Child £2.50, Under-3 free.
Address : Wildlife Park Kirkcudbright, Lochfergus Plantation, DG6 4XX.
Telephone : 01557-331645.
E-mail: wildlifeparkkirk@guides.co.uk.
Website :
http://www.guides.co.uk/scotwildlifeparkkirk.htm
and at :
http://www.groundbase.co.uk/groundbase/gbwpk.htm
Galloway Country Style : Coffee shop. Kiltmaking exhibition. Gifts
and woollens.
Telephone : 01557-814001. Fax : 01557-814055.
E-mail : toots@gcsltd.freeserve.co.uk
Kirkcudbright Bay Cruises : River trips, fishing parties
and boat charter.
Telephone : 01557-331838.
Kirkcudbright Marina : Safe anchorage and peaceful haven
on the Solway coast.
Telephone : 01557-331135.
Kirkcudbright Swimming Pool : Pool 15.75 metres long.
Jacuzzi on site. Parking adjacent. Approved by Scottish Tourist Board.
Telephone : 01557-331881.
Brighouse Bay Sports and Leisure Club : Alongside the
extensive caravan and camping park. 1200 exclusive acres. Has its own golf
club and beside a good beach.
Telephone : 01557/870267/870409. Fax : . Website : . E-mail : .
Brighouse Bay Trekking Ponies : Beside the Brighouse
Bay Caravan Park. BHS and TRSS approved centre specialising in treks for
complete beginners.
Telephone : 01557-870222.
For details of local golf courses go to Dumfries & Galloway Golf Links. There are three golf courses in Kirkcudbright and Gatehouse alone.
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