The Artists’ Town, only a 10 minute drive away, with a full programme of events throughout the year. A lively fishing port at the mouth of the river Dee. Kirkcudbright (pronounced kir–coo–bree) makes an ideal location for a weekend break or as a base to explore the beautiful south west of Scotland. Some of the attractions in Kirkcudbright include MacLellan’s Castle, a ruined 16th century tower house by the harbourside, Broughton House, a Georgian townhouse that was once the home of the artist Edward Hornel, and Tolbooth Art Centre and Harbour Cottage Gallery, where you can see exhibitions of local and national artists.
An 18th century market town that is also a designated Food Town with lots of local produce. It is a 20 minutes drive. The town has many independent shops selling a great variety of goods in addition to food. There are also a variety of establishments providing meals and snacks, and several supermarkets/grocery stores. The town also has a Post Office and petrol station.
Set in a National Scenic Area and on the edge of the magnificent Galloway Forest Park in the rural heart of Dumfries and Galloway. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Gatehouse of Fleet was a thriving industrial centre with cotton mills, shipbuilding, a brewery and its own port. It was known locally as the ‘Glasgow of the South’. Now it is recognised as a hub within the Dark Skies Park.
A 35 minute drive away is a former burgh town in the historical county of Wigtownshire in Dumfries and Galloway, southwest Scotland. The town is on the River Cree with most of the town to the west of the river, and is sometimes referred to as the “Gateway to the Galloway Hills”.
Wigtown is Scotland’s National Book Town and is the gateway to the Machars, a triangular peninsular of gently rolling hills, stunning coves and beaches. The annual 10-day Wigtown Book Festival is one of the UK’s best-loved literary events with over 200 events, including music, theatre, food and visual arts.
Stranraer lies on the southern shore of Loch Ryan. The largest town in Galloway, it’s becoming known as a hub for events such as the Stranraer Oyster Festival, walking & cycling, and water sports.
Cairnryan Port is a 1 hour drive west. This route is the gateway to Northern Ireland from Scotland with a crossing time from 2 hrs 15 mins with Stena Line and P&O.