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Dumfries & Galloway Where to Stay 2013 Dumfries & Galloway www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk Land of Contrasts Fascinating History Wildlife Haven Welcome to... Dumfries & Galloway With vast forests, streams and miles of sandy shores, the landscape in Dumfries & Galloway is naturally inspiring, influencing the region’s history, culture and everyday life. Discover how the beautiful scenery and clear night sky has filled artists and writers with the passion to create great wonders, and see how it is the perfect backdrop for exciting activities and an abundance of rare wildlife. 01 Disclaimer VisitScotland has published this guide in good faith to reflect information submitted to it by the proprietors/managers of the premises listed who have paid for their entries to be included. Although VisitScotland has taken reasonable steps to confirm the information contained in the guide at the time of going to press, it cannot guarantee that the information published is and remains accurate. Accordingly, VisitScotland recommends that all information is checked with the proprietor/manager of the premises prior to booking to ensure that the accommodation, facilities, its price and all other aspects of the premises are satisfactory. VisitScotland accepts no responsibility for any error or misrepresentation contained in the guide and excludes all liability for loss or damage caused by any reliance placed on the information contained in the guide. VisitScotland also cannot accept any liability for loss caused by the bankruptcy, or liquidation, or insolvency, or cessation of trade of any company, firm or individual contained in this guide. Quality Assurance awards are correct as of November 2012. For information on accommodation and things to see and do, go to www.visitscotland.com www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk Contents 02 Travel tips 04 Coast and country 06 A world of culture inspired by history 08 A natural land full of activities 10 What to see & do 12 Food and drink 14 What’s on 16 VisitScotland Information Centres 17 Quality Assurance 18 Practical information 19 How to read the listings 20 Hotels and Inns 26 Guest Houses and B&Bs 33 Self Catering 49 Camping and Caravan Parks 51 Hostels/Activity Accommodation 56 Publications to help you 57 Dumfries & Galloway area map 03 Cover The Merrick from Saugh Burn. 01 Loch Trool, Galloway Forest Park. 02 02 Palm trees at Ardwell Gardens. 03 Portpatrick Harbour. Credits Photography: Fiona Anderson, D Barnes/VisitScotland/Scottish Viewpoint, Destination Dumfries & Galloway/Colin Tennant Photography, Forestry Commission Image Library, Kirkcudbright Art & Crafts Trail, RSAC Scottish Rally, Savour the Flavours, Paul Tompkins/VisitScotland/Scottish Viewpoint. Design: APS Group Scotland | www.theapsgroup.com , Stand | www.stand-united.co.uk and THK Design | www.thkdesign.com 13UDG This brochure is printed on recycled content paper. VisitScotland is committed to ensuring that our environment, upon which our tourism is so dependent, is safeguarded for future generations to enjoy. To find out more about Dumfries & Galloway go to www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk 01 Travel tips 01 Dumfries & Galloway sits in the south west By bus National Express runs a coach service to various corner of Scotland, stretching from the towns in the region. Other companies also provide transport to Carlisle, where you can catch one of border to the Irish Sea, making it easy the local buses into the heart of the region. There are buses from Glasgow, which take two hours, to reach from all directions and great for Edinburgh, which take less than three hours, Manchester, which take just over four hours, and a short break. The region can be reached many other main towns and cities across the UK. There is also a direct daily service from London from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Carlisle right into the region, which takes nine hours. and Belfast within just two and a half hours For more information visit www.citylink.co.uk or – and is easily accessible from other parts www.nationalexpress.com By rail of central and southern Scotland, Northern Most of the major train operators run services either direct to Dumfries, Annan, Stranraer and Ireland and the north of England. Lockerbie or to Carlisle, where you can switch on to a locally-bound train or catch a bus to get around the region. Carlisle and Lockerbie are By road accessed on the main west coast line, with From the south, head for the M6 motorway which You can also make use of three touring routes regular trains available throughout the day. takes you straight into the east of the region, once you arrive in the region – discover the Trains to Dumfries take less than two hours from where you’ll find many main roads to travel region’s history, attractions and beautiful Glasgow and around three hours from Edinburgh, around the area. From the north, head towards landscapes with the Galloway Tourist Route, changing at Carlisle. Glasgow and the M74 to reach Dumfries & Solway Coast Heritage Trail and Burns Galloway or take the M77/A77 which takes you Heritage Trail. For more information visit www.nationalrail.co.uk to Portpatrick past a variety of stunning scenery. and www.scotrail.co.uk 02 For information on accommodation and things to see and do, go to www.visitscotland.com 02 03 By ferry Where to find out more Ferry crossings between Ireland and Scotland take For inspiration and ideas on everything to place daily to Cairnryan in Dumfries & Galloway. The see and do in Dumfries & Galloway, call into a ferry runs from Larne to Cairnryan in just an hour, VisitScotland Information Centre. Our friendly and from Belfast to Cairnryan in around two hours, experts can offer advice on all things local as with several journeys made daily on both routes. well as sharing their wider knowledge of Scotland. We can also arrange your accommodation, For more information visit www.stenaline.co.uk handle all your travel needs and book tickets for or www.poferries.com events, activities and attractions across Scotland. Most of our centres stock a wide range of quality By air gifts and souvenirs and our staff will be delighted The closest airport, Glasgow Prestwick, brings to help you find that special souvenir of Scotland. in flights from across the UK and is just an hour So, call in to see us – we’ll point you in the away from the region. Scotland’s two main right direction. airports, Edinburgh and Glasgow, are both reachable in an hour and a half and flights come Please refer to the list of Information Centres in in from all the main UK and Ireland airports. Dumfries & Galloway on page 16. Regular services fly between London and the Scottish airports allowing easy transfer to Further travel information on most public Dumfries & Galloway from the UK’s capital. transport can be obtained in advance from www.travelinescotland.com or by calling For more information visit www.baa.com or 0871 200 2233. www.glasgowprestwick.com 01 The Dalveen Pass, near Thornhill. 02 Stena Line ferry approaching Cairnryan. 03 Dumfries Bike2Go, cycle hire scheme. 04 Milestone near Portpatrick. 04 To find out more about Dumfries & Galloway go to www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk 03 Coast and country 01 02 04 For information on accommodation and things to see and do, go to www.visitscotland.com Discover a region of contrasting landscapes where unspoilt natural beauty thrives and inspires the artists, writers and sculptors who live and work in these charming towns and villages. Dumfries & Galloway is blessed with a Follow this beautiful coastline and every few miles beautiful coast and splendid countryside you’ll come across one of the region’s charming with all the natural elements which will towns or villages. Discover history in the regional be celebrated during 2013, the Year of capital, Dumfries, explore the region’s cultural Natural Scotland. Savour the tranquillity of side in Kirkcudbright, the Artists’ Town, and a woodland walk through the vast forests, browse the bookshops of Wigtown, Scotland’s wander along some of the 200 miles of National Book Town. shoreline beside the Solway Firth or simply meander through the quaint streets of the At the far west of the shoreline, you’ll discover region’s coastal villages. the most southerly point in Scotland, the Mull of Galloway on the Rhins peninsula. With its One of the most inspirational landscapes of the amazing 260ft cliffs and spectacular seascapes region is the Galloway Forest Park – 300 sq miles and sunsets, this is an amazing place for a walk of lush green forest, heather-clad hills and tranquil or just to sit and watch the wildlife. Take in the valleys that are home to an amazing variety of views from this spot of all four kingdoms – the wildlife. The park is also one of the greatest spots Galloway Hills and western islands of Scotland, in the UK to do some stargazing with the naked the Isle of Man, the Cumbrian Fells in England and eye, as it is the first Dark Sky Park in the UK and the coastline of Northern Ireland. In spring and one of only three in Europe, where you can see summer, you can experience the frantic activity the amazing sight of 7,000 twinkling stars without of a large cliff colony of seabirds including black a telescope. The park is also home to two of the guillemots, kittiwakes and maybe a puffin or two. internationally renowned 7stanes mountain biking centres, Glentrool and Kirroughtree. A selection of peaceful activities is on offer in the beautiful countryside of Dumfries & Galloway. Explore miles and miles of the Solway Coast to Enjoy a gentle family ride at one of the excellent find sandy, white beaches, perfect for a picnic or a 7stanes mountain biking centres and on cycle refreshing stroll on a quiet evening while you soak paths or sit by the river banks and indulge in a up the stunning landscapes, rays of sunshine and spot of fishing.
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