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Exotic gardens blessed by the warm Gulf Stream 06

Five 7stanes mountain biking centres 34

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Contents The Galloway 08 Red Kite Trail 02 From coast to country 04 Great days out 06 Gardens and nurseries The Striding Arches, three arch sculptures 14 08 A wildlife haven 10 Discover a land rich in history 12 Where legends come to life Over 30 courses 14 Naturally inspired creativity for all abilities 36 16 VisitScotland Information Centres 17 Quality Assurance 18 How to read the listings Prepare for an adventure in Dumfries & Galloway, where the 19 Great days out – Places to Visit hills, coastline and forest park provide the ideal setting for you 33 Great days out – Events & Festivals to explore by foot, bike or boat. 34 Great outdoor adventures 36 Your Gateway to Golf Delve into the fascinating history with a visit to will take you through the quaint streets of the the museums and visitor centres which tell of region’s coastal villages or savour the tranquillity 38 Great days out – Leisure Activities inventors, poets and pioneers. Enjoy the culture of of a woodland walk through the vast forests. 44 Savour the fl avours this naturally inspiring region in the art galleries and bookshops tucked away in the heart of the The Galloway Forest Park is a fabulous green 46 Great days out – Food & Drink towns. Take a trip to , the Artists’ space big enough to spend a week exploring, filled 50 Great days out – Shopping Town, and see masterpieces based on the inspiring with activities, rare wildlife and the opportunity for setting of the beautiful, contrasting landscape. stargazing – as these 300 square miles have been 52 Travel tips designated an International Dark Sky Association 53 Great days out – Tours Explore some of the 200 miles of coastline and approved Dark Sky Park. you can wander along any of the region’s tranquil 53 Great days out – Local Services beaches and gaze out on to many lands across the Enjoy the fun and fascination of Dumfries & sparkling . Follow the Solway Coast Galloway, a region of inspiring landscapes, 54 What’s on Heritage Trail, a charming 190 mile route which enthralling culture and curious wildlife. 56 Great days out – Family Fun 70 Dumfries & Galloway area map 72 An A-Z quick reference to all the listings in this guide

Cover , on the River Dee, Castle Douglas. 01 Exotic Logan Botanic Garden, Port Logan. 02 Larch route, Ae 7stanes mountain biking centre. 03 Yachts moored at Kippford. 06 04 Burns Statue, Dumfries town centre. 05 Striding Arch at The Byre, near Moniaive. 06 Medicine Tara Statue, Kagyu Samye Ling, .

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To find out more about Dumfries & Galloway go to www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk 01 Dumfries & Galloway From coast to country

Kirkcudbright – the Artists’ Town

Wigtown – the Book Town

Castle Douglas – the Food Town

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The charming villages and friendly communities of Dumfries & Galloway delight all who visit them, with their stunning buildings and streets filled with independent stores, visitor centres and museums.

Discover pretty towns and villages along a Gretna Green is a famous location for weddings – 200 mile stretch of coastline or head inland to discover the stories of the couples who eloped at find hills, forests and peaceful rivers. the fascinating Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop before heading up to , on a section Follow quiet roads through this picturesque region, of the Borders Reiver Trail, and stop in the ‘Muckle such as the A712 Queen’s Way in the Galloway Toon’s’ Trust Museum. Forest Park. Stop off in the towns and villages, which make great bases for exploring the countryside and The town of has an ice rink which enjoying hillwalking and mountain biking. hosts top-class curling events, an architecturally 02 interesting Town Hall and is also a great base to explore the nearby hills and coast. The Lockerbie Jazz Festival takes place in the town in September and attracts artists from across the world.

The historic county town of Dumfries sits on the banks of the River Nith, and is famed for its connection with the National Bard, Robert Burns. There are a number of fascinating places and attractions to visit which tell of the history.

North, through striking scenery in the Nith Valley, you’ll find the pretty villages of Moniaive and . Check out the artworks in Castle Square,

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02 For further information on accommodation and exploring Scotland, go to www.visitscotland.com From coast to country

05 Discover more... Q Take a wander around Threave Gardens, or 2 miles away, you can catch a boat to Threave Castle.

Q Explore the unspoiled Glenkens area and tour up to New Galloway via the Galloway Kite Trail to see these graceful, impressive birds.

Q has a beautiful, wide tree- lined high street and was the first Scottish town to be awarded Walkers are Welcome status in 2008.

Did you Q Dumfries & Galloway has three know? touring routes: the Burns Heritage Trail, the Galloway Tourist Route and 04 From the Mull of Galloway, the Solway Coast Heritage Trail. Scotland’s most southerly point, views of four kingdoms can be seen.

• Head to Thornhill with the stunning Down on the coast is Bay where and then on to there is a Local Nature Reserve, home to the , home to the Tolbooth Museum, Galloway ospreys, which you can watch on a handsome Georgian town house with a CCTV at Wigtown County Buildings. square clock tower, and the oldest working post office in Britain, dating back to 1712. Newton Stewart, the gateway to the Galloway Hills, is a small market town named after its • Take the Solway Coast Heritage Trail founder William Stewart, son of the Earl of for sublime vistas which run past picture- Galloway. Right next to the Galloway Forest perfect villages including Kippford and the Park, the town is a great base for hillwalking, attractive seaside village of Rockcliffe. mountain biking and spotting the wealth of wildlife. You can also head into the forest park • The pleasant 18th century market town at night for stargazing, as it is a designated of Castle Douglas is a thriving centre for Dark Sky Park. the prosperous local farming area. Discover Stranraer in the south west, beside • Kirkcudbright is known as the Artists’ Loch Ryan. Attractions include Town and is still the home of many artists and the town museum, and just 3 miles outside, 06 and writers. You can discover the history Gardens. of the area at Tolbooth Arts Centre, MacLellan’s Castle, Broughton House and South west of Stranraer is , a beautiful 01 Port Logan Harbour. the Stewartry Museum. village which sits around a harbour with a history 02 The Man, by Andrew Brown, the harbour at Port William. stretching back 500 years. This area is great for 03 Main Street, New Galloway. walking and is the starting point of the Southern 04 Drumlanrig Castle, by Thornhill. 05 Colvin Memorial Fountain (Moffat Ram), Moffat. Upland Way, a long distance route through the 06 Stargazing in the Dark Sky Park, Galloway Forest. region and into the .

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Great days out Did you know? Dumfries has a Camera Obscura above the museum where you can see a moving panoramic view of the town.

Drummuir Farm Ice Cream

Gold panning at Wanlockhead

Victorian gardens at Drumlanrig Castle

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There are many ways to spend a day in Dumfries & Galloway with a great choice • Enjoy a family day out at the Cocoa of visitor centres and museums displaying everything from crystals and ancient Bean Factory at where you can watch delicious chocolates being stones to famous poems. handmade from scratch by the experts. The factory also provides children’s workshops, where kids can get busy creating their own Experience adventure and family fun every day in Robert Burns’ House, his former home in Burns unique chocolates. Dumfries & Galloway and choose from fascinating Street, Dumfries, now serves as a dedicated tales of history in the museums and castles, or museum where you can see the desk and chair • Visit the Scottish Cycle Museum at hours of activity along the many walking paths where he sat to write, more than 200 years ago. Drumlanrig Castle to learn more about and cycle trails. the man who invented the pedal cycle, You can finish your day at the Burns’ Mausoleum Kirkpatrick Macmillan, who was born Spend a day tracing the last few years of Robert in St Michael’s Churchyard, Dumfries, which was nearby in Keir Mill in 1812. Burns’ life, beginning at Ellisland Farm, once home completed in 1817. The mausoleum was renovated to the famous Scots poet. His former home is now in 2012 with a new copper cupola roof, restoring • Spend an afternoon at Dalscone a popular museum and you can see his original it to its former condition. Every year on Burns’ Farm Fun and see animals such as llamas, writing and possessions and take a stroll along birthday, 25 January, wreaths are laid at the donkeys and pigs in their ‘Farmari’. After the idyllic Burns Walk where he composed Tam mausoleum as part of the celebrations of his life. meeting various species, enjoy the great o’ Shanter. Take a guided tour of the farmhouse outdoors with a round of crazy golf or get to see the rooms where the poet and his wife, the whole family onto one of the pedal Jean Armour, lived and worked. karts for a look around the rest of the farm.

04 For further information on accommodation and exploring Scotland, go to www.visitscotland.com Great days out

Discover what goes on behind the scenes by Spend a day meeting and feeding the friendly taking a farm tour of Cream o’ Galloway, which animals at Mabie Farm Park including Highland finishes with a free scoop of ice cream. There cattle, Vietnamese potbellied pigs and pygmy are also two indoor play areas, an adventure goats. There’s also an aviary full of beautiful birds playground and pedal karts. as well as a pet corner where children have the opportunity to handle and feed friendly rabbits, See the finest private collection of gemstones, mice and guinea pigs. From paddle boats to the crystals, minerals, rocks and fossils in the UK at astroslide, grass sledging, quad bikes and more, the Gem Rock Museum in Creetown. Enjoy the there’s lots of fun for the whole family to enjoy. fully interactive experience where you can see the ‘Maverick’ gold nugget, one of the largest gold specimens on display, and a set of exquisitely cut replicas of the world’s largest diamonds.

Look out for a great range of events at Cream o’ Galloway, from ice cream experiences to pond dipping.

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Discover Devil’s Porridge

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01 The Observatory Room, Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura. 02 The Scottish Cycle Museum, Drumlanrig Castle. 03 Dalscone Farm Fun, Dumfries. 04 The Globe Inn, frequented by Robert Burns. 02 05 The Savings Banks Museum, .

To find out more about Dumfries & Galloway go to www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk 05 Dumfries & Galloway Gardens and nurseries Due to the wonderfully warm climate, Dumfries & Galloway boasts a large number of fabulous gardens and nurseries, where you can see exotic plants and trees.

Did you know? Charles Jencks’ Garden of Cosmic Speculation opens for one day a year under Scotland’s Garden Scheme.

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06 For further information on accommodation and exploring Scotland, go to www.visitscotland.com Gardens and nurseries

Thanks to its rich soil and location on the glorious Make sure to visit the specialist nurseries, south west coast of Scotland, which is blessed such as Buckland Plants, near Kirkcudbright, by the Gulf Stream, this region has a vast array after touring these beautiful gardens to pick up of different gardens boasting a variety of plants. some plants to take home to your own garden. Fascinating facts This nursery supplies many large gardens Q A trip to Japan inspired Scottish Every walk through one of these gardens will including the National Trust for Scotland and artist EA Hornel to develop part be a breathtaking experience, full of colour the Royal Horticultural Society. of Broughton House Garden in and splendour. Kirkcudbright in a Japanese style, Visit one of the country’s largest family-run with a mix of formal and relaxed This region is the perfect place for exotic plants, garden centres, Garden Wise, in Dumfries, and a profusion of colourful plants. such as the Cabbage Palm and other southern to browse plants and gifts, and visit the café. hemisphere plants, and for flora that’s more Q During spring and early summer, recognisably Scottish. Elmlea Plants in Old offers an a collection of over 500 rhododendrons interesting selection of herbaceous perennials, and azaleas come into bloom in The mixture of climates in the region has grasses, and a wide range of particularly Drumlanrig Castle Gardens, by Thornhill. attracted a host of imaginative gardeners and unusual plants. plant-hunters whose work in different periods Q Britain’s oldest Douglas fir and and styles can still be seen today. largest sycamore can also be found in the 40 acres of beautiful Victorian • Spend a relaxing few hours in the gardens at the castle. exotic paradise of Logan Botanic Garden, Port Logan, where the warm air provides Q Overlooked by the ruined 16th the right climate for an amazing collection century Castle Kennedy and Lochinch of southern hemisphere plants. Castle, the Castle Kennedy Gardens are also flanked by two natural lochs. • See the focal point of the garden, the fishpond, which is adorned with water Q Enjoy the 75 acre garden with its lilies before taking a stroll to the highest point beautiful avenues and landscaped of the Botanic Garden, for views out across terraces alongside the striking Round the Rhins to the Galloway Hills and beyond. Pond in the centre, covered in waterlilies.

• The seasonally inspiring gardens Q Cally Gardens, , at Threave House and Estate, near Castle is a large walled garden built in the 02 Douglas, have been created over the years by 1770s to provide fruit and vegetables students of the National Trust for Scotland’s for Cally House. The garden has been School of Practical Gardening. Constantly replanted with a unique labelled evolving, the gardens provide spectacular collection of 3,500 varieties, including colour all year round, including stunning red rare perennials and grasses. and orange leaved trees in the autumn. Must-see Q Threave Garden has over 200 varieties of daffodil in spring.

Q Glenwhan Garden was created over 30 years. 03 Q Hetland Garden Centre has a 73 ft Dalswinton House wooden bridge. www.scotlandsgardens.org – opens for charity Q Craigieburn Garden once entranced Robert Burns.

Q Ardwell Gardens is a formal arrangement around Ardwell House.

01 Ardwell Gardens, by Stranraer. 02 Glenwhan Garden, Dunragit. 03 The fishpond, Logan Botanic Garden. 04 Water feature, Threave Garden, Castle Douglas. 05 Logan House Gardens, Port Logan. 04 05

To find out more about Dumfries & Galloway go to www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk 07 Dumfries & Galloway A wildlife haven

Visit the red kite feeding station at Bellymack Hill Farm, Laurieston, at 2pm each day.

Enjoy four Wild Seasons festivals during the year.

Spot the elusive purple hairstreak butterfly at Lochwood Oaks, near Moffat.

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Head out into the great outdoors of Dumfries & Galloway at any time of year • You can watch ospreys at three and take a walk. Soak up the impressive scenery and look out for wildlife in the Dumfries & Galloway locations – Wigtown Bay, Threave and . water and on the land at National Nature Reserves and in National Scenic Areas. • The unspoilt countryside of the region protects a wide range of rare and You might be lucky enough to see ospreys, Keep your eyes peeled for the wild goat park along endangered species including a fifth of red deer, barnacle geese and common lizards – the A712 Queen’s Way. Continue your journey the Scottish population of red squirrels. the longer you spend looking, the more you are around the park and you could see red squirrels, Deep in the Dalbeattie Forest follow the likely to see. black grouse, otters and nightjars. waymarked Red Squirrel Walk and look out for the curious creatures bounding A walk through the Galloway Forest Park could Travel out to the far south west point of the through the trees. reward you with a sighting of the stunning red region to visit the Mull of Galloway RSPB Reserve deer. Take a guided walk with one of the expert which offers not only fascinating wildlife but • The natterjack toad, the rarest wildlife rangers between June and September, breathtaking views. Gaze out to the west and amphibian in Britain, is a star of the while in October you can be part of the Roaring you’ll see the Solway Firth and Irish Sea with the Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve. Stags event – when you’ll see them looking Isle of Man in the distance. You’ll also see the From May to September, ask a warden if handsome but determined, in a bid to become frantic activity of a large cliff colony of seabirds they can show you one of these nocturnal top deer. from guillemots to razorbills and kittiwakes. creatures as they rest up for the day.

08 For further information on accommodation and exploring Scotland, go to www.visitscotland.com A wildlife haven

RSPB Mersehead has thousands of geese arriving during the autumn season.

Follow the Butterfly Walk at Kirkconnell Flow National Nature Reserve.

Did you know? Visitor Centre has live CCTV of red squirrels.

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See the majestic red kites with their distinctive forked tails on the Galloway Kite Trail around the beautiful Loch Ken and follow the footpaths to viewpoints to find out more.

Visit the Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park, Kirkcudbright to see their fantastic collection of 03 native and exotic animals amongst 27 acres of mixed woodland. Look out for 150 animals from all over the world in a peaceful and natural setting including Asian You can order our brochure small clawed otters, meerkats and Scottish wildcats. 12 Wildlife Walks at www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk See the spectacular 1,400 acre wild reserve of Caerlaverock Wetland Centre and in the open landscape and wide skies you can see many exciting varieties of birds and creatures. The cooler months 01 Red squirrel at Kirroughtree. see vast flocks of barnacle geese living on the 02 Clatteringshaws Loch, in Galloway Forest Park. Solway’s saltflats and merses, while in spring you 03 Red Kite Trail signpost, Parton. can watch ospreys and in summer, see barn owls 04 Osprey in flight at Caerlaverock. 05 Barn owl at Caerlaverock NNR. 05 in and around their nests via CCTV.

To find out more about Dumfries & Galloway go to www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk 09 Dumfries & Galloway Discover a land rich in history Spend a few days exploring the castles and museums of Dumfries & Galloway to gain a great insight into how people lived in the past, from the food created at the mill, to the mines where they worked and the castles they defended.

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10 For further information on accommodation and exploring Scotland, go to www.visitscotland.com Discover a land rich in history

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You can still hear the sounds of the waterwheel moving and operating the machinery at Corn Mill, which remains as it was left by the last miller over 50 years ago.

01 Threave Castle, River Dee near Castle Douglas. 02 Cairn Holy Chambered Cairns, near Creetown. 03 Dumfries Camera Obscura. 04 04 , near Dumfries. Did you The region is home to many striking stone Other key historic sites across Dumfries & castles including Caerlaverock Castle, a medieval know? Galloway include several stone circles, such fortress with a turbulent history. Look around Threave Castle can only as the Twelve Apostles just north of Dumfries, the moat, twin-towered gatehouse and imposing be reached by boat. believed to be one of the largest stone circles battlements and visit the siege warfare exhibition Ring the bell for the on mainland Britain. to discover its important role in the defence of the custodian. realm. The triangular shape of the castle is unique Follow in the footsteps of thousands of couples and a walk around it gives you a full sense of the and make your way to Gretna Green, where you strength, form and pleasing geometry. can visit the Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop. Enter the ancient cottage and workshop Find out the region’s most fascinating tales in a • Sweetheart Abbey, New Abbey, is a from the days when people crossed the border selection of museums. At the Dumfries Museum splendid ruin of a late 13th century abbey to take advantage of Scotland’s lenient marriage and Camera Obscura you can learn all about which was built by Lady Devorgilla in memory laws. See letters, telegrams and marriage the land and people of the region. See the fossil of her husband and is thought to have certificates of people from all ages who defied footprints left by prehistoric animals and gaze inspired the creation of the word sweetheart. their friends and family, and stand in the actual at the tools and weapons of the earliest people. room where they were married. • In Dumfries’ 18th century watermill, Find out about the wildlife of the Solway and you can find the Robert Burns Centre, which look at the stone carvings made by Scotland’s Get a fascinating insight into what life was brings his story to life with original manuscripts first Christians. like for the people of Dumfries & Galloway and personal belongings. There is also a during the World Wars at the Devil’s Porridge Spend the afternoon at the Dumfries & Galloway brilliant scale model of Dumfries in the 1790s Exhibition. Over 30,000 people were employed Aviation Museum and see the restored control and a haunting audio-visual presentation. in a munitions factory which stretched 9 miles tower of the former WWII airfield. Wander around from to Longtown with an output • You can enjoy a drink in the Globe Inn the displays and ever-expanding collection of greater than all other British factories combined. in Dumfries, which was established in 1610 aircraft, aero engines and personal histories and The exhibition tells the story of this remarkable and frequented regularly by Robert Burns. see a mock up of a WWII living room and a mixed venture and the secret cities which were created assortment of memorabilia. to accommodate its workers.

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Research your own clan history at Dumfries & Galloway Libraries

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Scotland has many stunning landscapes, striking castles and culture which may have inspired the creators of Disney•Pixar’s Brave and you’ll find plenty of these attractions and tales in Dumfries & Galloway.

The country has a rich history of clan identity, and You can see several stone circles in the region and Clan Douglas has called Dumfries & Galloway home the Cairn Holy Chambered Cairns, which is near the for hundreds of years. Threave Castle fortress is a route of the Solway Coast Heritage Trail. former stronghold of the Black Douglases, while Drumlanrig Castle was built by William Douglas, The ancient Ruthwell Cross stands some 18 ft first Duke of Queensberry, in the 17th century. high and is the focal point inside the beautiful Ruthwell church, near Dumfries. Featuring intricate The region’s fascinating history is also evident at inscriptions in both Latin and, more unusually for abbeys such as Dundrennan and Glenluce, which a Christian monument, the runic alphabet, the both have ties to Mary Queen of Scots. Ruthwell Cross is inscribed with one of the largest figurative inscriptions found on any surviving The former home of a community of Cistercian Anglo-Saxon cross. monks, Dundrennan Abbey has north and south transepts which are well preserved examples of Cistercian architecture from the late 12th century. 02

12 For further information on accommodation and exploring Scotland, go to www.visitscotland.com Where legends come to life

• The region is home to Galloway See the cave in Kirkpatrick Fleming, where Forest Park, the largest of its kind in legend says that around 1307, after suffering Britain and the UK’s first Dark Sky Park. defeat, Robert the Bruce went into hiding for During the day visitors can discover a rich three months but was inspired back into battle variety of wildlife including red squirrels. by a spider’s relentless effort to spin its web. Look out for the wild goat park and see majestic stags in the red deer range. The small town of in the west of the region has many connections with the • The red kite is one of the most beautiful beginning of Christianity in Scotland. Bishop birds of prey, which was once almost and missionary St Ninian is believed to have extinct in Scotland. You can spot the birds trained in Rome before founding the first along the Galloway Red Kite Trail. Christian church in Whithorn in the fifth century. Thousands of pilgrims journeyed to the town • Visit the hides and observation towers to pay their respects to him long after he at WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre had died in 431 and are believed to have left and the migrating geese and ospreys at carvings on the walls of St Ninian’s Cave, Wigtown Bay Local Nature Reserve. dating back to the eighth century.

04 Some walkers take the time to visit the cascading Grey Mare’s Tail near Moffat, a The Robert the Bruce Trail takes you back spectacular natural waterfall that you can 700 years covering where he grew up, see from the main road, but if you’re feeling how he was influenced by people and adventurous, you can climb carefully up to get where he forged his skills. The main trail close to its source, Loch Skene. The dramatic is split into three, with an eastern, central sheer drop along the sides of the fall makes and western section, while there is also a caution essential, but it is well worth the effort. Dumfries Town Trail.

Merida was an expert archer, try it yourself at Galloway Activity Centre

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Believed to date from the fifth or early sixth century, the Kirkmadrine Early Christian Stones are on display in the porch of the Kirkmadrine Burial Chapel. The oldest stone is a pillar stone erected around AD 500 to mark the graves of priests serving a Christian community close to Kirkmadrine.

01 Dundrennan Abbey. 02 Red kites at Laurieston. 03 Ruthwell Cross, within Ruthwell Church. 04 Bruce’s Stone, Loch Trool. 05 Kirkmadrine Church, near Sandhead. 03

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The beautiful landscape of Dumfries & Galloway has been inspiring artists, • Famous Scottish poet Hugh writers, inventors and craftsmen for hundreds of years and there are many MacDiarmid grew up in the town of Langholm and on nearby Whita Hill you galleries and venues where you can see their work. can find a monument in his honour, in the form of a large, cast- open book Experience the culture of Dumfries & Galloway in On the top of the hills at Cairnhead above depicting images from his works. the Artists’ Town of Kirkcudbright, which was the Moniaive, you’ll find a series of red sandstone home of an established artists’ colony in the 19th arches, known as the Striding Arches, created • Enjoy the annual art exhibition and 20th centuries. Visit the Tolbooth Art Centre to by local artist Andy Goldsworthy. In the heart organised by Kirkcudbright 2000 in the discover the story of the town’s artists and see their of the glen, one arch springs up from a disused town hall. The group has been running work on display, including paintings of the Tolbooth farm building, the Byre, where you can take a exhibitions of national significance for itself, by the famous Scottish colourist SJ Peploe and seat and soak up the beautiful landscape which 13 years. David Gauld, one of the Glasgow Boys. surrounds you. The arches signify a powerful and sensitive meeting of art and nature which • See hand-thrown ceramics created Visit the 18th century town house, Broughton has gone on to inspire other artists to create by the ‘singing potter’ at Moffat Pottery. House, where another of the Glasgow Boys used to art in wonderful locations. Browse a range of beautifully made pots live. EA Hornel used the building as his home and and pick up a CD of gospel music. studio for over 30 years and many of his paintings are on display.

14 For further information on accommodation and exploring Scotland, go to www.visitscotland.com Naturally inspired creativity Highlights Q Each of the 7stanes has a sculpture which depicts a local myth or legend.

Q The Castle Douglas Art Gallery showcases a varied programme of contemporary art exhibitions and craft work.

Q In May, the Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival sees a number of activities happening in venues across the region – enjoy classical, jazz or folk music, dance, theatre and children’s events.

Q The Spring Fling event involves around 80 arts and craft studios opening their doors to the public in May with special events, workshops and tours taking place from studio to studio. 02

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Did you Don’t miss... know? Q Dalton Pottery Art Café, Dalton, 03 near Lockerbie. You can order a brochure with details of 12 Walks... Q Harbour Cottage Gallery, with an arty twist. See our Kirkcudbright. website for details. Q Kirkcudbright Art & Crafts Trail in August.

Q Mode and Designs Galleries in Admire Erratic, Hush, Heart, Ocean and Scene Art isn’t just found in the countryside – in the Castle Douglas. Shifter – five sculptures by Matt Baker which are middle of Creetown, in Adamson Square, you dotted across Cairnsmore of Fleet National Nature can see the result of a project to bring culture Reserve. Each piece is created around a word and and heritage together in the heart of the town accompanied by a poem by Mary Smith. with internationally renowned sculptor Hideo Furuta’s giant sphere. Throughout the Galloway Forest Park, you can discover art if you look for it. Many pieces can be found on the main routes, while some are hidden away. Starting from Clatteringshaws Visitor 01 Couch installation by Alice Francis, Spring Fling 2012. Centre, see if you can find the earthwork labyrinth, 02 Former home of celebrated artists in Kirkcudbright. Journey, on the Raider’s Road, and Eye, the spire 03 Gem Stane at Kirroughtree 7stanes. beside the Black Loch. 04 Gerald Lyons, the ‘singing potter’. 05 Matt Baker’s Hush sculpture, Cairnsmore of Fleet NNR. 05

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Dumfries 64 Whitesands, Dumfries DG1 2RS - 01387 253862

Gretna Unit 38, Gateway Outlet Village DG16 5GG - 01461 337834

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Induction loop and infrared systems help people 48 1 2 72 97 4 17 18 38 83 59 127 128 148 149 150 60 133 156 157 Smoking with hearing loss hear more clearly by reducing 107 The majority of Scotland’s indoor public places, the effect of background noise. When a building including pubs, restaurants and cafés, are smoke- has been fitted with a loop or infrared system, Please note each attraction has one number but free by law, creating a healthier and fresher you will usually find this mentioned in their may appear within more than one section of the environment for residents and visitors to our adverts, newsletters and at the entrance to the guide, depending on the type of attraction. For beautiful country. For further information, visit building. Informative signs and symbols should be example, if an attraction is especially good for all www.clearingtheairscotland.com displayed such as the loop sign above, it is always the family, they may appear within the ‘Family worth asking if it is not obvious. Please note this fun’ pages as well as the section covering ‘Places icon is not verified by VisitScotland Quality and to visit’ or ‘Leisure activities’. The number remains Further information Standards Department. constant within all entries for this attraction, and the number on the map will be coloured according For further information go to to the fi rst appearance of the attraction/activity www.visitscotland.com provider within the guide.

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3 DUMFRIES F4 6 By LANGHOLM H3 Art Galleries MacDiarmid Memorial Langholm Gigantic metallic “open book” on hillside above town, dedicated to Hugh MacDiarmid poet, joint founder of the SNP, and lover of Scotland. 23478

For a list of exciting events taking place throughout Dumfries & Galloway Gracefield Arts Centre 28 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries DG1 1JQ see pages 54-55 T: 01387 262084 F: 01387 255173 [email protected] 1 CASTLE DOUGLAS E4 Enjoy local, national and international contemporary art and craft exhibitions, plus selected exhibitions from our collection of Scottish Art. Excellent café, craft shop, family Robert Burns activities, spacious grounds and parking makes Gracefield a great all year attraction. Ě+LJKTXDOLW\H[KLELWLRQVĚ:LGHUDQJLQJFUDIWV Ě&RQYHQLHQWORFDWLRQĚ)UHHSDUNLQJĚ5HOD[HGDWPRVSKHUH Ě.LGVDUWDFWLYLWLHVĚ3ULQWPDNHUVďZRUNVKRS 23458 ooo Arts Venue 2SHQ $OO\HDU7XHV6DWDPSPFORVHG6XQ0RQ DQGIURPSP&KULVWPDV(YH-DQ UHRSHQLQJ-DQ  Castle Douglas Art Gallery Admission: Free. Market Street, Castle Douglas DG7 1BE (adjacent to Castle Douglas Library) T/F: 01557 331643 [email protected] www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums 7 DUMFRIES F4 Gallery of widely exhibited artist Angela Lawrence showing frequently changing displays of her contemporary but accessible land and seascape paintings, and more. Commissions, quality prints, calendars and art gifts based on Angela Lawrence’s work also available. Ě:HOFRPLQJJDOOHU\Ě,QWHUHVWLQJVWXGLRĚ3ULQWVFDUGVFRPPLVVLRQV Ě$IIRUGDEOHRULJLQDOSDLQWLQJVĚ&RQWHPSRUDU\*DOORZD\SDLQWLQJV Ě3RSXODUPDUNHWWRZQDPLGVWEHDXWLIXOVFHQHU\ 18413 ƒE Open: Opening times variable according to the exhibition programme. 3OHDVHWHOHSKRQHIRULQIRUPDWLRQ Admission: Free. Robert Burns Centre Mill Road, Dumfries DG2 7BE T: 01387 264808 [email protected] 4 KIRKCUDBRIGHT D5 www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums Kirkcudbright Harbour Cottage Gallery Trust Award-winning visitor centre telling story of connections Castle Bank, Kirkcudbright between Robert Burns and the town of Dumfries. T: 01557 330073 Ě$XGLRYLVXDOSUHVHQWDWLRQ Oldest art gallery in the artist town of Kirkcudbright. We specialise in showing original works of local artists working thoughout the Ě6FDOHWRZQPRGHO Join us in the Year of Natural Scotland year in the town and area. Ě$ZDUGZLQQLQJFDI¿Ě6KRS 2013 as we celebrate Scotland’s natural 51825 ooo Visitor Attraction ƒE

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Clience Studio Robert Burns House At the Clock Tower, 212 King Street, Castle Douglas DG7 1DS Burns Street, Dumfries DG1 2PS T: 01556 504318 M: 0790 230 1883 T: 01387 255297 [email protected] www.cliencestudio.co.uk [email protected] 5 CAIRNHEAD FOREST, by MONIAIVE E3 GALLERY of widely exhibited artist ANGELA LAWRENCE www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums showing frequently changing displays of her contemporary Striding Arches The simple sandstone house in which Robert Burns, Scotland’s but accessible land and seascape paintings, and more. T: 01387 247010 national poet, spent the last years of his brilliant life. www.stridingarches.com Commissions, quality prints, calendars and art gifts based Ě.LOPDUQRFN(GLWLRQ on Angela Lawrence’s work also available. A hugely innovative artist-led project which celebrates and Ě2ULJLQDOPDQXVFULSWV Ě:HOFRPLQJJDOOHU\Ě,QWHUHVWLQJVWXGLR interprets a little-known area of Dumfries & Galloway. Andy Goldsworthy’s red sandstone arches ‘stride’ around the natural Ě3ULQWVFDUGVFRPPLVVLRQVĚ$IIRUGDEOHRULJLQDOSDLQWLQJV Ě%XUQVGHVNDQGFKDLU amphitheatre that is Cairnhead, deep in the . In 71562 Ě&RQWHPSRUDU\*DOORZD\SDLQWLQJV the heart of the glen, another arch springs from a disused farm ooo Museum ƒE Ě3RSXODUPDUNHWWRZQDPLGVWEHDXWLIXOVFHQHU\ building, The Byre, creating a place that is both sculpture and 76337 shelter. 2SHQ $OO\HDU$SU6HS0RQ6DWDPSP Open: All year. ƒ Admission free. 6XQSP2FW0DU7XHV6DWDPSP Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm (core hours). SP Admission: Free. $GPLVVLRQ )UHH 23478

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9 HOLYWOOD, by DUMFRIES E3 12 By THORNHILL E2 15 DUNRAGIT, by STRANRAER B4 Drumlanrig Castle & Country Estate Glenwhan Gardens Thornhill DG3 4AQ T: 01848 331555 Dunragit, by Stranraer DG9 8PH [email protected] T/F: 01581 400222 M: 0778 799 0702 www.drumlanrig.com [email protected] Castle, gardens, country park, Scottish www.glenwhangardens.co.uk Bicycle Museum, adventure playground, Spectacular views in magnificent scenery. walking, mountain biking, cycling, wildlife, A plantsman’s paradise. Moorland walks, events. (See display advert on page 64). varied wildlife, tearoom and plant centre. 23294 28391 ooooo Castle ߪ& oooo Garden & Open: Castle: 23 Mar-31 Aug: daily, 11am-4pm (last entry). Open: 1 Apr-30 Oct: Mon-Sun, 10am-5pm. Gardens & Country Estate: (Tearooms closed end Sep but entry by honesty box.) Ellisland Farm 23 Mar-30 Sep: daily, 10am-5pm. Admission: Adult £5, Child £1.20, Concs £4, Family £12. Holywood, Dumfries DG2 0RP Admission: Visit website for 2013 charges. RHS Members free from 1 Aug-end Oct. T: 01387 740426 [email protected] www.ellislandfarm.co.uk 16 GARLIESTON C5 Farmhouse and steading reflecting the poet’s farming and Gardens and Nurseries Galloway House Gardens literary life. Riverside walk, farming exhibits, heritage trail. Garlieston, Newton Stewart DG8 8HF T: 01988 600680 Ě)DPLO\GD\RXW [email protected] www.gallowayhousegardens.co.uk An outstanding coastal spring garden

69919 including many woodland walks leading to a large sandy beach. ooo Visitor Attraction ƒ& 27160 Open: All year. Apr-Sep: Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; ƒ, Sun 2-5pm. Oct-Mar: Tues-Sat, 10am-1pm Open: All year. 9am-5pm and 2-5pm. (Walled garden closed for 2013 season). Admission: Adult £4, Child free, Concs/Bus parties £3. Admission: Adult £2, Child £1, Concs £1, Family £5. Parking Meter £2/car. Further donations at collection box.

13 By CASTLE DOUGLAS E4 17 KIRKCUDBRIGHT D5 Castles Broughton House & Garden The National Trust for Scotland 12 High Street, Kirkcudbright T: 0844 493 2246 www.nts.org.uk Enchanting garden with Japanese influences, developed behind Broughton House by EA Hornel. 63563 oooo Historic House ß Open: House & Garden: 23 Mar-31 Oct: Mon-Sun, 12noon-5pm. Threave Garden, House & Estate (NTS) Garden only: 1 Feb-22 Mar, Mon-Fri, 11am-4pm. Off A75, 1 mile west of Castle Douglas DG7 1RX Admission: Adult £6.50, Concs £5, Family £16.50. T: 0844 493 2245 www.nts.org.uk Magnificent 64 acre garden for all seasons, with interest all year round. See main rooms of Threave House and explore wider estate 10 By PORTPATRICK A5 with trails, bird hides and wildfowl sanctuary. Visitor centre with 18 KIRKCUDBRIGHT (1 mile) D5 shop and restaurant. (See display advert on back cover). 0.5 miles south of Portpatrick. Impressive early c16th castle ruins Ě0DJQLILFHQWJDUGHQĚ9LVLWFRXQWU\VLGHFHQWUH on a dramatic cliff top setting. Dunskey Castle is located on the Ě5HQRZQHGIRUGDIIRGLOVĚ([SORUHZLGHUHVWDWH coastal path from Portpatrick. Please note there is no access to the Ě,PSUHVVLYHZDOOHGJDUGHQĚ(QMR\OLFHQVHGUHVWDXUDQW castle interior. Care is needed if visiting as the cliffs here are steep Ě6WXQQLQJKHUEDFHRXVERUGHUVĚ)DQWDVWLFKRPHEDNLQJ and dangerous and you are advised to stay on the path. 63563 For further information contact the curator on T: 01776 705088. oooo Garden ß% Admission free. 2SHQ (VWDWH$OO\HDU0RQ6XQ*DUGHQ9LVLWRU&HQWUH Countryside Centre, Restaurant, Shop, Plant Centre DQG*ODVVKRXVHV)HE0DU1RY'HF)UL 6XQDPSP0DU2FWGDLO\DPSP +RXVH0DU2FW:HG)UL6XQDPSP Elizabeth MacGregor's Nursery at Ellenbank $GPLVVLRQ $GXOWĨ&RQFVĨ)DPLO\Ĩ Ellenbank, Road, Kirkcudbright DG6 4UU 23478 T: 01557 330620 M: 0794 154 6228 [email protected] 11 STRANRAER A4 14 CASTLE KENNEDY, STRANRAER A4 www.elizabethmacgregornursery.co.uk Cottage garden plant nursery with a large range of unusual hardy plants for sale, including many bred and introduced on site. Delightful half acre walled garden. Winner of many RHS Gold Medals. Ě&RWWDJHJDUGHQSODQWVĚ$ZDUGZLQQLQJQXUVHU\ Ě/DUJHZDOOHGJDUGHQĚ%HDXWLIXOVXUURXQGLQJV Ě)DPLO\EXVLQHVV 24787 2SHQ /DVWZHHNHQG$SUILUVWZHHNHQG2FW )UL6DWDQG0RQSPSP Other times by arrangement. Castle of St John Castle Kennedy & Gardens $GPLVVLRQ )UHH Charlotte Street, Stranraer, DG9 7JEJ Castle Kennedy, Stranraer DG9 8SJ T: 01776 705088 F: 01776 705835 T: 01776 702024 F: 01776 706248 [email protected] [email protected] www.castlekennedygardens.co.uk 19 NEWTONAIRDS, by DUMFRIES E3 www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums Historic, beautiful landscaped gardens set between two large Recently renovated tower-house in the centre of Stranraer natural lochs with year-round interest, including snowdrops, Newtonairds Lodge Hostas & Garden which over the years has been used as a family house, banks of spring flowers, magnificent rhododendron and magnolia Newtonairds Lodge, Newtonairds a military garrison and a prison. Superb views from the displays, rare plants, a herbaceous garden and the romantic T: 01387 820203 castle’s roof. ruined Castle Kennedy. (See display advert on page 61). [email protected] National Collection within plantsman’s Ě3ULVRQFHOOUHFRQVWUXFWLRQĚ)DPLO\DFWLYLWLHV Ě&KDUPLQJWHDURRPĚ&KDPSLRQWUHHVĚ*LIWVKRSĚ3ODQW garden, topiary punctuated borders Ě)UHHDGPLVVLRQĚ6KRS FHQWUHĚ'HVLJQHGZDONVĚ:LOGOLIHVSRWWLQJĚ)DPLO\HYHQWV 18450 packed with unusual plantings of DQGDFWLYLWLHVĚ*DUGHQWRXUVĚ%LUGKLGH ƒE 18437 perennials. Some plant sales. oooo Garden &ƒ, 80690 Open: Jun-mid Sep. Tue-Sat: 10am-1pm, Open: Last Sunday in May-end Aug. Sun & Mon only 1.30-4.30pm. Open: 1 Apr-31 Oct: daily, 10am-5pm. 11am-5pm. Groups and coaches by arrangement. Admission: Free. Feb-Mar: weekends only, 10am-5pm. Admission: Adult £3. Admission: Adult £5, Child £1.50, Concs £3.50, Family £11.

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20 OLD MINNIGAFF, NEWTON STEWART C4 22 By WHITHORN C5 27 DUMFRIES F4 King Robert The Bruce Plaque A plaque on the wall at the bus stops in Burns Square, Dumfries marks the position of Grey Friars Monastery, where Robert the Bruce, in 1306, stabbed John ‘The Red Comyn’, a rival claimant to the throne of Scotland. Open all year. 23478

28 DUMFRIES F4 Lincluden Collegiate Church, Historic Scotland On the western outskirts of Dumfries in Abbey Lane on the A76. T: 0131 668 8600 [email protected] Elmlea Plants Claymoddie Garden & Galloway Plants www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/places Old Minnigaff, Newton Stewart DG8 6PX Claymoddie, Whithorn DG8 8LX Remains of a collegiate church and accommodation for its canons. T: 01671 402514 T: 01988 500422 Founded 1389 by Archibald the Grim, 3rd Earl of Douglas. The [email protected] www.elmleaplants.co.uk [email protected] splendid chancel, probably added by his son Archibald, the 4th www.gallowayplants.co.uk Earl, houses the exquisite monumental tomb of his wife.

Family-run nursery specialising in herbaceous perennials 65408 and grasses. We offer a friendly, personal service and are Romantically landscaped all-seasons garden. Wide and Open: All year. Open site. happy to provide advice. Although our nursery is small, we exciting variety of meticulously positioned plants, old offer a diverse selection of plants. favourites and exotica from southern hemisphere and Admission: Free. Ě8QXVXDOSODQWVĚ:LGHSODQWFKRLFHĚ5DQJHRIJUDVVHV elsewhere. Vast range of plants available from Galloway Ě+HUEDFHRXVSHUHQQLDOVĚ6PDOODQGIULHQGO\Ě)DPLO\UXQ Plants, all propagated from Claymoddie Garden’s stock. QXUVHU\Ě$GYLFHDYDLODEOHĚ&RQVWDQWO\HYROYLQJJDUGHQ Ě([FHOOHQWTXDOLW\Ě$GYLFHRQSODQWVDQGSODQWLQJVFKHPHV 24851 WRVXLW\RXUJDUGHQĚ0DLORUGHUDYDLODEOH

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29 DUMFRIES F4 Historic Homes The Mid Steeple Dominating the High Street, the Mid Steeple was built in the early and Attractions c18th and it forms the backdrop for the climax of the annual “Guid Nychburris” festival in June. View from outside only. Open all year. 23478

30 By DUMFRIES E3 Twelve Apostles Situated beside B729, 400m from A76 The largest stone circle on the Scottish mainland. Park beside first road on left and walk 100m to waymarker and stile. Open all year. Admission free. 23478

23 H4 THROUGHOUT DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY Scot’s Dyke The Robert The Bruce A7, 2 miles south of Canonbie. c16th Commemoration Trust A trench and dyke, dug to mark the Border between Scotland and [email protected] England at a time when feuds raged over the “”. www.brucetrust.co.uk Restricted access. Open all year. Admission free. 26 trail sites commemorating King Robert

Montain bikers at Kirroughtree 7stanes 23478 the Bruce. Leaflets & guide books at tourist outlets.

Pop into a VisitScotland Information 24 By CANONBIE H4 60198 Centre and pick up a free copy of ƒ, Hollows, Canonbie DG14 0XD Open: All year (outdoors). Dumfries & Galloway T/F: 01387 371876 M: 0777 625 6970 [email protected] Admission: No charge for trail. (Charges for properties on the trail, such What to See & Do Guide ‘First Foot’ moon. DV+LVWRULF6FRWODQGSURSHUWLHVEXWWUDLOSODTXHVDUHRXWZLWK these.) Armstrong carpet. 21 PORTPATRICK A5 Reiver ghost. 31 DUNDRENNAN E5

Guided tour at 2.30pm. 19437 Dunskey Gardens & Maze Dundrennan Abbey, Historic Scotland Portpatrick, Wigtownshire DG9 8TJ Open: 1 Apr-30 Sep. Other times by appointment. Dundrennan, A711, 6.5 miles south east of Kirkcudbright DG6 4QH T: 01776 810905 Guided tour daily at 2.30pm. T: 01557 500262 [email protected] [email protected] Admission: Adult £5, Child £2.50, OAP £2.50. www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/places www.dunskey.com Mary Queen of Scots spent her last night on Scottish soil in this Charming 18C plantsmans, walled and Cistercian abbey founded by David I. Built in c12th, the abbey woodland gardens and maze; tearoom stands in a small, secluded valley, its remoteness in keeping with with terrace shop, plant sales. the strict rules of the Cistercian order. 65408 23853 25 CARSLUITH C5 oooo Garden % Cairn Holy Chambered Cairns, Historic Scotland oooo Historic Attraction ß& 6.5 miles south east of Creetown Open: Feb/Mar some weekends only. Open: All year. 1 Apr-30 Sept: daily, 9.30am-5.30pm. T: 0131 668 8600 www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/places Easter-Oct: daily, 10am-5pm. 1-31 Mar: Sat-Sun, 9.30am-4.30pm. Dating back to about 2000 BC. Impressive remains of two Admission: Adult £5, Child (under 14) £2, Concs £4.20, Family £12, Admission: Adult £4.50, Conc £3.60, Child £2.70. chambered cairns. Open all year. Admission free.

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12 By THORNHILL E2 26 By CASTLE DOUGLAS D4 32 G4 Drumlanrig Castle & Country Estate Threave Castle, Historic Scotland Thomas Carlyle’s Birthplace Thornhill DG3 4AQ T: 01848 331555 A75 3 miles W of Castle Douglas DG7 1TJ The National Trust for Scotland [email protected] T: 0771 122 3101 The Arched House, Ecclefechan DG11 3DG www.drumlanrig.com [email protected] Off M74, 5.5 miles south east of Lockerbie. T: 0844 493 2247 40 acres of gardens – Victorian glasshouse, www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/places Birthplace of the great writer, historian, and one of Britain’s most plant centre, Rhododendron collection, Massive tower, on an island in the River influential thinkers. Furnished to reflect domestic life around 1795, Heather houses and woodland garden. Dee. Ring the bell and the custodian will including a collection of portraits and belongings. (See display advert on page 64). ferry you over. 65408 63563 23294 ooooo Castle ߪ& oooo Castle ß oooo Visitor Attraction ß Open: Castle: 23 Mar-31 Aug: daily, 11am-4pm (last entry). Open: Apr-Oct: 1 Apr-30 Sep, daily, 9.30am-5pm. Last entry Open: 29 Mar-1 Apr; Fri-Mon, 12noon-4pm. Gardens & Country Estate: 4.30pm. Oct: Daily 9.30am-4pm. Last entry 3.30pm. 1 Jun-30 Sep; Fri-Mon, 12noon-4pm. 23 Mar-30 Sep: daily, 10am-5pm. Admission: Adult £4.50, Child £2.70, Conc £3.60. Admission: Adult £3.50, Concs £2.50, Family £9. Admission: Visit website for 2013 charges.

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33 By ECCLEFECHAN G4 40 NEW ABBEY F4 46 TORTHORWOLD, by DUMFRIES F3 Burnswark Sweetheart Abbey Cruck Cottage T:01671 402420 Historic Scotland Shieldhill Road, Torthorwold DG1 3PS 3 miles north of Ecclefechan. From about c6th B.C. A native hilltop New Abbey, 7 miles S of Dumfries DG2 8BU A709 from Dumfries, turn left just inside village earthwork flanked by two Roman siege camps of about c2nd A.D. T: 01387 850397 T: 01387 247543 [email protected] Open all year. Admission free. Fascinating example of early c19th thatched “but and ben” 23478 www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/places cottage, lived in until the 1960s. Carefully restored in 1990 by Splendid remains of Cistercian abbey Solway Heritage using traditional skills and local materials. 34 By GATEHOUSE OF FLEET D5 founded by Devorgilla, Lady of Galloway, 65408 Open all year – a list of local key holders is displayed in the in memory of her husband John Balliol. window of the cottage. A75, 1 mile south west of Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2EH ooo Historic Attraction ß Admission free. T: 01557 814427 [email protected] Open: All year. 1 Apr-30 Sep, daily, 9.30am-5.30pm. www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/places 1 Oct-31 Mar, Mon-Wed, Sat-Sun, 9.30am-4.30pm. A well-preserved six storey tower house of the McCullochs dating Admission: Adult £4.50, Conc £3.60, Child £2.70. back to the 15th century. Its battlements command excellent views 23478 over Fleet Bay. Look out for the splendid fireplaces in the great and upper halls.

65408 47 WHITHORN C5 oooo Castle ß Whithorn Priory & Museum, Historic Scotland At Whithorn on the A746. DG8 8PY. Open: All year. 1 Apr-30 Sep: daily, 9.30am-5.30pm. 1 Oct-31 Mar: Sat-Sun, 9.30am-4.30pm. T: 01988 500508 [email protected] www.whithornpriorymuseum.gov.uk Admission: Adult £4.50, Conc £3.60, Child £2.70. Founded by St Ninian in the 5th century, Whithorn is the site of Scotland’s first Christian church. A display of outstanding carved stones is housed in the refurbished museum. 35 By GLENCAPLE, DUMFRIES F4 Glenwhan Gardens, Dunragit Caerlaverock Castle 65408 Historic Scotland Looking for glorious gardens? Open: Summer only, Apr-Oct, 10.30am-5pm. B725 8 miles SE of Dumfries DG1 4RU Admission: Adult £4.50, Child £2.25, Concs £3. T: 01387 770244 [email protected] www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk/gardens www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/places With its moat and battlements, the epitome of the medieval stronghold. 41 NEW GALLOWAY D3 48 By WHITHORN C6 Exhibition, shop, nature trail and more. 65408 Bruce’s Stone St Ninian’s Cave ooooo Castle ©& The National Trust for Scotland Historic Scotland Open: All year. 1 Apr-30 Sep: daily, 9.30am-5.30pm. A712, 6 miles west of New Galloway 3 miles south of Whithorn 1 Oct-31 Mar: daily, 9.30am-4.30pm. T: 0844 493 2244 (Ranger Service) T: 0131 668 8600 [email protected] www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/places Admission: Adult £5.50, Child £3.30, Conc £4.40. www.nts.org.uk Traditionally associated with St Ninian. This granite boulder on Moss Rapploch marks the spot where Bruce Early crosses found here are housed at 36 By GLENLUCE B4 defeated the English in 1307. It is said that Bruce rested against Whithorn Museum, but weathered crosses 65408 this stone after the battle. carved on the walls of the cave are still Glenluce Abbey, Historic Scotland visible. Open all year. Admission free. Off A75, 2 miles north west of Glenluce DG8 0AF Open all year. T: 01581 300541 [email protected] www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/places Founded by Roland, Earl of Galloway in 1192, the ruins of this

Cistercian house occupy a site of great natural beauty. Visited by 63563 Robert the Bruce and James IV. Mary Queen of Scots stayed here

during a royal progress. 65408 42 RUTHWELL F4 49 WIGTOWN C5 oooo Historic Attraction ß& The Ruthwell Cross Wigtown Martyrs’ Monument Ruthwell Church Open: Apr-Sep. 1 Apr-30 Sep: daily, 9.30am-5.30pm. Hilltop monument to c17th Covenanters who died for their beliefs. www.ruthwellkirk.org.uk Their gravestones are in the churchyard, and a stone on the Admission: Adult £4.50, Conc £3.60, Child £2.70. Magnificent 18ft stone Anglo-Saxon shore marks the spot where two women were drowned at the preaching cross; a major monument of stake in 1685. Open all year.

early medieval Europe, featuring detailed 23478 figurative carvings. 37 By , DALBEATTIE E4

Open: All year, daily. 23478 Motte of Urr For more information on Off B794, 2.5 mls N of Dalbeattie Dumfries & Galloway c12th. Over 5 acres in extent, this motte and bailey earthwork castle is the most extensive in Scotland. www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk Open all year. Admission free. 23478

38 KIRKCUDBRIGHT D5 43 SANQUHAR E2 MacLellan’s Castle, Historic Scotland Sanquhar Church Indoor Play A711 Kirkcudbright DG26 4JD T: 01659 50596 T: 01557 331856 [email protected] Historic items in this c19th church include a medieval stone www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/places effigy of a monk, an early medieval cross slab and an effigy of St Built in 1577 using stone from an adjoining ruined monastery by Nicholas, recovered from a site south of the town. Key available

the then Provost, Sir Thomas MacLellan, this castellated town from session clerk. Admission free. 23478 house has fine architectural details.

65408 44 SANQUHAR E2 oooo Castle ß Sanquhar – The Historic Walk T: 01659 50596 Open: Apr-Sep. 1 Apr-30 Sep: daily, 9.30am-5.30pm. Meander through the town, following the historic plaques, taking Admission: Adult £4.50, Conc £3.60, Child £2.70. in the c18th Tolbooth designed by William Adam, the world’s oldest working post office, Cameron Monument and . 23478

39 NEW ABBEY F4 45 By THORNHILL E2 50 DUMFRIES F4 New Abbey Corn Mill Church The Farmer’s Den Historic Scotland A702, 6 mls NE of Thornhill. 33 Glasgow Street, Dumfries DG2 9AG A710 7 miles south of Dumfries DG2 8BX 1699. Houses the “Queensberry Marbles” which represents also at Lady Street, Annan DG12 5DA T: 01387 850260 the recumbent figures of the second Duke and Duchess of T: 01387 249100 (Dumfries) 01461 206010 (Annan) [email protected] Queensberry (1711). The Farmer’s Den is an indoor soft play centre suitable for children www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/places In the vault below lie 29 lead coffins containing ancient remains up to the age of 10 years. Sit and relax in our café whilst the This renovated c18th water-powered mill of the Clan Douglas. The Well Path was part of a medieval children play. Situated in both Dumfries and Annan open all year is in full working order. Demonstrations round.

65408 pilgrimage route to Whithorn.

given in summer months. 78807 Open all year. oooo Historic Attraction ß Admission free. Open: All year. Mon-Sun, 9.30am-5pm (excl. Xmas/New Year). Open: All year. 1 Apr-30 Sep: daily, 9.30am-5.30pm. 1 Oct-31 Mar: Mon-Wed, Sat-Sun, 9.30am-4.30pm. Admission: Adult free, Child £3.50 (under 1s free). Admission: Adult £4.50, Child £2.70, Conc £3.60. 23478

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52 ARBIGLAND, by F4 53 CARLISLE H5 Museums Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery Castle Street, Carlisle CA3 8TP T: 01228 618718 F: 01228 810249 [email protected] www.tulliehouse.co.uk Family friendly museum. From fine art to interactive fun, there’s something for everyone. 62242 Open: All year except 25-26 Dec & 1 Jan. Apr-Oct: Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 11am-5pm. Nov-Mar: Mon-Sat, 10am- 5pm; Sun, 12noon-5pm. John Paul Jones Museum Admission: Charges apply, please visit website for details. Arbigland, Kirkbean T: 01387 880613 F: 01387 265081 [email protected] www.jpj.demon.co.uk 51 ANNAN G4 54 CREETOWN C4 Signposted off A710, 13 miles south west of Dumfries. Cottage where John Paul Jones “The Father of the American Navy” was born in 1747. (See display advert on page 67). Ě0XVHXPĚ6KRSĚ$XGLRYLVXDOĚ5HIUHVKPHQWV Ě0DQ\LQWHUHVWLQJH[KLELWVĚ$WWUDFWLYHJURXQGV Ě3LFQLFIDFLOLWLHVĚ&HUWLILHG&DUDYDQ&OXEORFDWLRQ 33038 ooo Visitor Attraction &ƒ, Open: 1 Apr-30 Sep: Tues-Sun, 10am-5pm. -XO$XJ0RQ6XQDPSP Admission: Adult £3.50, Child free, Conc £3. Annan Museum Creetown Heritage Museum Bank Street, Annan DG12 6AA 91 St John Street, Creetown, Newton Stewart DG8 7JE T: 01461 201384 T: 01671 820471/820278 [email protected] www.creetown-heritage-museum.com www.annan.org.uk Well displayed local history of the village using photographs, Friendly local museum with a permanent exhibition on the artefacts, audio and video presentations together with history of Annan and a range of temporary exhibitions and activities for children. The museum is divided into several special events. areas, each showing a part of Creetown’s history. Ě&KLOGIULHQGO\Ě&ORVHWRSXEOLFWUDQVSRUWĚ/RFDOKLVWRU\ Ě*UHDWFRPSOLPHQWVUHFHLYHGĚ/RZDGPLVVLRQFRVW Ě&HQWUDOORFDWLRQĚ:KHHOFKDLUDFFHVVĚ6KRS Join us in the Year of Natural Scotland Ě$IULHQGO\SODFHĚ(DV\SDUNLQJĚ&KLOGUHQZHOFRPH Ě%ULQJVEDFNPHPRULHV 12177 2013 as we celebrate Scotland’s natural 40038 ooo Museum ƒE ooo Visitor Attraction $ heritage. Plan your trip and experience it Open: Easter-31 Oct, Mon-Sat, 11am-4pm. 2SHQ $SUPLG2FWDPSP$SU0D\6HS for yourself! Admission: Free. 2FWFORVHG:HG 6DW-XQ-XO$XJFORVHG6DW www.visitscotland.com/natural $GPLVVLRQ 6HHZHEVLWH

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Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum Old Bridge House Tolbooth Art Centre Control Tower, Heathhall, Dumfries DG1 3PH Mill Road, Dumfries DG2 7BE High Street, Kirkcudbright DG6 4JL T: 01387 251623 T: 01387 253374 F: 01387 265081 T: 01557 331556 F: 01557 331643 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] The prime objective of the Museum is to preserve and www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums maintain the aviation heritage of Dumfries & Galloway Built in 1660 into the sandstone of Devorgilla Bridge, Set in one of Kirkcudbright’s historic buildings, the centre tells the along with exhibits from all over the world. Visitors can Dumfries’ oldest house is now a museum of everyday life story of the Kirkcudbright Artists Colony (1880-present) through have a hands on experience in various aircraft. in the town. an audio-visual show and permanent display of paintings. Also a Ě,PSUHVVLYHGLVSOD\RIDUWHIDFWV ĚWKFHQWXU\QXUVHU\Ě)DPLO\NLWFKHQ programme of temporary art, craft & photographic exhibitions. Ě/DUJHDQGHYHUH[SDQGLQJDLUFUDIWFROOHFWLRQ Ě(DUO\GHQWLVWďVVXUJHU\ Ě2SHQDOO\HDUĚ$XGLRYLVXDOVKRZĚ)UHHDGPLVVLRQ Ě3URJUDPPHRIH[KLELWLRQVĚ6KRSĚ&DI¿Ě'LVDEOHGDFFHVV 23451 48243 61411 ooo Visitor Attraction ooo Museum ƒE oooo Visitor Attraction ƒE% Open: Easter-Oct: Sat, Sun, 10am-5pm, Wed, Thur/Fri Open: Easter-30 Sep: Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; 2SHQ $OO\HDU1RY$SU0RQ6DWDPSP0D\-XQ Jul-Aug 11am-4pm. Selected bank holidays and Sun 2-5pm. 6HS0RQ6DWDPSP6XQSP-XO$XJ special appointments for coaches and school Admission: Free. 0RQ6DWDPSP6XQSP2FW0RQ6DW parties. DPSP6XQSP Admission: Adult £4, Child £3, Concs £3, Family £12. Admission: Free.

56 DUMFRIES F4 58 EASTRIGGS, by ANNAN G4 61 By LANGHOLM H3 Devil’s Porridge Exhibition Clan Armstrong Trust Museum Daleside, Butterdales Road, Eastriggs Lodge Walk, Castleholm, Langholm DG13 0ND T: 01461 700021 T: 01387 381610 [email protected] [email protected] www.armstrongclan.org.uk Tells the amazing story of the 30,000 The World’s largest Armstrong museum. Discover your reiving past. See WW1 munitions women and men from the Armstrongs of the future. Arms, armour, heraldry. Archives, Hall of HM Factory Gretna. Fame and library. Trace the history of this formidable Borders family. 58767 19438 ooo Museum ooo Museum & Open: From Easter onwards (full details on website). Open: Good Friday-Oct: Tues, Wed, Fri-Sun, 2-5pm. Dumfries Museum Admission: Adults £3.50, Concs £2.50, Family Ticket £8. Admission: Free-donations welcome. The Observatory, Rotchell Road, Dumfries DG2 7SW T: 01387 253374 F: 01387 265081 [email protected] www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums 62 NEWTON STEWART C4 A treasure house of history, telling the story of Newton Stewart Museum Dumfries & Galloway. Connect with us... York Road, Wigtownshire DG8 6HH T: 01671 402472 Ě)RVVLOIRRWSULQWVOHIWE\SUHKLVWRULFUHSWLOHV [email protected] Ě7RROVDQGZHDSRQVRIWKHHDUOLHVWSHRSOH This museum has a considerable variety of fascinating items in Ě6WRQHFDUYLQJVRI6FRWODQGďVILUVW&KULVWLDQV www.facebook.com/visitscotland its collections-nursery, tools, dairy, kitchen, smithy, textiles, local 59802 photographs, and other aspects of social history from the past 250 oooo Museum ƒE$ years in the Cree Valley. 46675 2SHQ $OO\HDU(DVWHU6HS0RQ6DWDPSP6XQ www.twitter.com/visitscotland Open: Easter-early Oct: Mon-Sat, 2-5pm. Sun (Jul-Sep) 2-5pm. SP2FW0DU7XHV6DW Mon-Fri (Jul-Aug), 10am-12.30pm. DPSPSP Admission: Adult £2, Child 20p. Admission: Free.

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Dumfries Museum Camera Obscura Stewartry Museum Savings Banks Museum The Observatory, Rotchell Road, Dumfries DG2 7SW St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright DG6 4AQ Ruthwell, Dumfries DG1 4NN T: 01387 253374 F: 01387 265081 T/F: 01557 331643 [email protected] T: 01387 870640 [email protected] www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums [email protected] www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums Opened in 1892 the museum has a collection of remarkable www.savingsbanksmuseum.co.uk Originally an astronomical instrument, the camera obscura range and quality, reflecting the human and natural history This 200-year old cottage is the birthplace of the world savings provides a fascinating panoramic view of Dumfries. of the Stewartry. The social history collections of the c18th bank movement. Displays include original ledgers, a collection Ě,QVWDOOHGLQ and c19th are particularly important. of money boxes and banking artefacts from around the world. Ě$XQLTXHH[SHULHQFH Ě)UHHDGPLVVLRQĚ6RFLDOKLVWRU\FROOHFWLRQVĚ6LOOHU*XQ Ě)UHHDGPLVVLRQĚ)ULHQGO\NQRZOHGJHDEOHJXLGHV Ě3URJUDPPHRIH[KLELWLRQVĚ6KRSĚ2SHQDOO\HDU Ě$VXSHUUHVRXUFHĚ*UHDWLQIRUPDWLYHWRXU Ě1DWXUDOKLVWRU\FROOHFWLRQV Ě*URXSYLVLWVZHOFRPHĚ'LVFRYHU+HQU\'XQFDQ 56575 53093 59802 oooo Museum ƒE ooo Museum ƒE oooo Museum Open: Easter-30 Sep. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Open: $OO\HDU1RY$SU0RQ6DWDPSP0D\-XQ 2SHQ $OO\HDU$SU6HS7XHV6DWDPSP Sun 2-5pm. Weather permitting. 6HS0RQ6DWDPSP6XQSP 2FW0DU7KX6DWDPSP $GPLVVLRQ $GXOWĨ&RQFĨ -XO$XJ0RQ6DWDPSP6XQSP2FW Opening hours may vary. 0RQ6DWDPSP6XQSP. $GPLVVLRQ )UHH Admission: Free.

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64 SANQUHAR E2 67 , by NEW GALLOWAY D3 71 By CARSLUITH C5 The Clog and Shoe Workshop Marrbury Smokehouse at Old School, Balmaclellan DG7 3QE Near Gatehouse of Fleet, Wigtownshire DG8 6RW T: 01644 420465 T/F: 01671 820476 [email protected] [email protected] www.visitmarrbury.co.uk www.clogandshoe.co.uk Peoples Awards Food Champions 2010. Haven for food lovers, Galloway Footwear is the last Vincent and Ruby Marr personally welcome guests with tastings of company in Scotland to still create traditionally smoked luxury Scottish foods. Historic Castle with free entry on site. Coming soon – fantastic bistro dining.

handmade clogs. 20361 37546 ooo Visitor Attraction oooo Visitor Attraction % Open: Easter Mon-31 Oct: Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm or by Open: Vary according to season. appointment. Rest of the year – open most times but Please telephone first if travelling a long distance. Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum make an appointment before travelling any distance. (Call for details of evening opening times for bistro.) High Street, Sanquhar DG4 6BN Admission: Free. Fee for guided tours. Admission: Free. T: 01387 253374 F: 01387 265081 [email protected] ww.dumgal.gov.uk/museums 68 BLADNOCH, by WIGTOWN C5 72 CASTLE DOUGLAS E4 The town’s fine c18th tolbooth with displays on Sanquhar knitting, mines, miners, local literature, Sanquhar jail, archaeology and community life. Ě0XVHXPDFWLYLW\WUDLO Ě)UHHDXGLRYLVXDO 53040 ooo Museum ƒE Open: Easter-30 Sep: Tues-Sat, 10am-1pm, 2-5pm; Sun 2-5pm. Admission: Free. Bladnoch Distillery & Visitor Centre Sulwath Brewery Bladnoch, Wigtown DG8 9AB The Brewery, 209 King Street, Castle Douglas DG7 1DT T: 01988 402605 F: 01988 402235 T/F: 01556 504525 [email protected] www.bladnoch.co.uk [email protected] 65 STRANRAER A4 Scotland’s most southerly distillery nestles on the green www.sulwathbrewers.co.uk banks of the River Bladnoch. The Distillery Shop offers a We are a small family firm where personal attention and great selection of Bladnoch Whisky and a huge variety of service is assured. We take great pride in the production Scottish gifts, glassware, jewellery and woollens. of our products which are brewed traditionally, with no Ě([FHOOHQWVKRSĚ1HDU6FRWODQGďV1DWLRQDO%RRNWRZQ concentrates, colourings or extract. Ě6FHQLFORFDWLRQĚ:RUNLQJGLVWLOOHU\Ě%HDXWLIXOULYHUZDONV Ě3XUHQDWXUDODOHVĚ$ZDUGZLQQLQJEUHZHU\Ě1RFRQFHQWUDWHV Ě*XLGHGWRXUVĚ*DUGHQVĚ3LFQLFDUHD Ě$ZDUGZLQQLQJEHHUVĚ&RPSOHWHO\QDWXUDOĚ([WHQVLYHEHHU 66330 UDQJHĚ0DLQ6WUHHWORFDWLRQĚ:DUPIULHQGO\DWPRVSKHUH

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74 DALTON F4 76 DUMFRIES F4 58 EASTRIGGS, by ANNAN G4 Dumfries VisitScotland Information Centre 64 Whitesands, Dumfries DG1 2RS T: 01387 253862 [email protected] www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk An out of the ordinary Information Centre with a series of public artworks within the building and garden patio area. Range of local art and craftwork on display and available for sale. Agent for National Express, Citylink, Stena Line ferries to Ireland. Agent for local event tickets, fishing permits and Gateway to Golf Passes. Open all year. Dalton Pottery Art Café Admission free. Devil’s Porridge Exhibition Meikle Dyke, Dalton, DG11 1DU Daleside, Butterdales Road, Eastriggs T: 01387 840236 [email protected] 23478 T: 01461 700021 www.daltonpottery.com [email protected] 77 DUMFRIES F4 A family friendly attraction with bright spacious indoor and This amazing exhibition tells the story of 30,000 people outdoor areas full of interesting art, where all ages can who came to the Solway to make munitions in WW1 in HM paint a pot or an artwork to take home while others enjoy Factory Gretna, “the greatest factory on Earth!”. As seen the café and playpark. (See display advert on page 61). on BBC Coast. Ě3DLQWDSRWĚ$OODJHVZHOFRPHĚ/XQFKHVKRPHEDNLQJ Ě6HHQRQĐ&2$67đĚ([SHULHQFHWKHWUHQFKHVĚ)DPLO\WLFNHWĨ Ě2SHQGD\VĚ)UHHDGPLVVLRQĚ&KLOGUHQďVSOD\DUHD Ě$QGHUVRQ6KHOWHUH[KLELWĚ*UHDWVRFLDOKLVWRU\ Ě1RERRNLQJQHFHVVDU\Ě*DOOHU\JLIWVKRS Ě)DQWDVWLF)RUWLHVďKRXVHĚ7KH'HPRQ'ULQNĚ)XOORIKXPRXU 22123  oooo Visitor Attraction ƒ ooo Museum 2SHQ $SU2FW0RQ6XQDPSP1RY 2SHQ )URP(DVWHURQZDUGV IXOOGHWDLOVRQZHEVLWH  $SU7KXU6XQDPSP2SHQ $GPLVVLRQ $GXOWVĨ&RQFVĨ)DPLO\7LFNHWĨ VFKRROKROLGD\V&ORVHG&KULVWPDV1HZ

Galloway Life 2012 Tourism Champion. 90116 Open: All year, 7 days a week. for yourself! Open: Private bookings/scheduled walks all year (phone/email (Dinopark opening Spring 2013.) for info). Jul-Aug: Weekly, 9pm, from Midsteeple. See our advert on page 59. www.visitscotland.com/natural Admission: Adult £7, Child £5, Conc £5, Family £19. Private group bookings from £70.

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78 ESKDALEMUIR G2 17 KIRKCUDBRIGHT D5 85 LOCKERBIE F3 Broughton House The National Trust for Scotland 12 High Street, Kirkcudbright T: 0844 493 2246 www.nts.org.uk Home and studio of artist EA Horne; features many renowned paintings and

amazing Japanese-style garden. 63563 oooo Historic House ß Open: House & Garden: 23 Mar-31 Oct: Mon-Sun, 12noon-5pm. Kagyu Samye Ling Tibetan Buddhist Monastery Garden only: 1 Feb-22 Mar: Mon-Fri, 11am-4pm. Lodge Visitors’ Centre Eskdalemuir, Langholm, Dumfries & Galloway DG13 0QL Admission: Adult £6.50, Concs £5, Family £16.50. Dryfesdale Cemetery Lodge, Dumfries Road, T: 01387 373232 F: 01387 373223 Lockerbie DG11 1HZ [email protected] T: 01576 205962 www.samyeling.org [email protected] A place beyond imagination, stunning Tibetan Buddhist www.dryfesdalelodge.org.uk Temple in traditional style. Also Victory Stupa, Prayer Wheel There are two exhibition rooms and the Dryfesdale Room House, Butterlamp House, Liberation Gate, Peace Garden, for visitors to reflect. A permanent exhibition room displays Shop and Tibetan Tea Rooms. history panels depicting Lockerbie’s unique past from its Ě7LEHWDQ%XGGKLVW7HPSOHĚ7LEHWDQ3HDFH*DUGHQ pre-historic origins to 1988’s terrorist attack and beyond. Ě7LEHWDQ7HD5RRPV Other varying exhibitions are of local arts and crafts. 52932 Ě)UHHSDUNLQJĚ'LVDEOHGDFFHVV

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79 GATEHOUSE OF FLEET D5 82 KIRKCUDBRIGHT D5 86 MABIE, by DUMFRIES F4 The Cocoa Bean Company Ashland, Twynholm, Kirkcudbright DG6 4NP T: 01557 860608 [email protected] www.thecocoabeancompany.com Children’s chocolate making workshops, indoor & outdoor play, café, chocolate factory & shop, online shop. 75314 oooo Visitor Attraction ƒ Open: All year: Mon-Sun, 9am-5pm. Admission: Adult Free, Child £12, Play only £4. Cream o’ Galloway Mabie Farm Park Rainton, Gatehouse of Fleet, DG7 2DR Burnside Farm, Mabie, Dumfries DG2 8EZ T: 01557 815222 F: 0808 280 2162 T: 01387 259666 [email protected] www.creamogalloway.co.uk www.mabiefarmpark.co.uk 83 KIRKCUDBRIGHT D5 Visit the home of Cream o’ Galloway. Meet the dairy cows on Fun for all the family with over 5000sq ft of indoor play our farm tour. Work up an appetite in our fabulous adventure area, plus dirt buggies, boats, astroslide grass sledging. Lots playground – great for adults and children, and indulge in of animals, tearoom serving snacks and a large Toy Shop. luxury ice cream. (See display advert on inside back cover). Ě$QLPDOIHHGLQJĚ&OLPELQJZDOOĚ'RQNH\ULGHV Ě/X[XU\LFHFUHDPĚ6HDVRQDOZLOGOLIHHYHQWVĚ'RJZDON Ě5LGHRQWUDFWRUVďĚ%RDWLQJSRQGĚ7HDURRP VKRS Ě$GYHQWXUHSOD\JURXQGĚ,QVLGH RXWGRRUSOD\ Ě4XDGELNHV Ě&\FOHWUDFNVĚ7UDFWRU WUDLOHUWRXUVĚ1DWXUHWUDLOV 21202 16972 oooo Visitor Attraction ©ƒ oooo Visitor Attraction % Open: )HE1RY)HE0RQ6XQDPSP Open: For opening times see website. 0DU1RY0RQ6XQDPSP $GPLVVLRQ )RUDGPLVVLRQSULFHVVHHZHEVLWH (DVWHU:KLWVXQ-XO $XJ0RQ6XQDPSP $GPLVVLRQ $GXOWĨ&KLOGĨ$GGLWLRQDOFKDUJHIRUHYHQWV Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park and rides. Lochfergus Plantation, Kirkcudbright DG6 4XX T: 01557 331645 [email protected] www.gallowaywildlife.org.uk 80 GATEHOUSE OF FLEET D5 87 MULL OF GALLOWAY B6 The wild animal conservation centre of Southern Scotland. Mill on the Fleet A varied collection of over 150 animals from all over the Stranraer DG9 8SJ world can be seen within the peaceful and natural settings T/F: 01557 814099 of the woodland. Close Animal Encounters. [email protected] Ě&KLOGUHQďVSOD\DUHDĚ$QLPDODGRSWLRQDYDLODEOHĚ&DI¿ Exhibition Centre in restored 18th century mill. Tourist Information Centre, Shop, Ě1DWXUHWUDLOĚ*LIWVKRSĚ)UHHFDUSDUNĚ3LFQLFDUHD Ě(QGDQJHUHGVSHFLHVFRQVHUYDWLRQ Café, Riverside Terrace. 36037

38369 ooo Visitor Attraction oooo Visitor Attraction & 2SHQ )HE1RYDPSP VXPPHUSP  Open: Apr-Oct: Mon-Sun, 10am-5pm. $GPLVVLRQ $GXOWĨ&KLOG \UV Ĩ Admission: Free (donations welcome). Senior Citizen £6.50, )DPLO\ DGXOWV FKLOGUHQ Ĩ Mull Of Galloway Experience (See display advert on page 60). Drummore, Stranraer DG9 9HP T: 01776 840554 [email protected] www.mull-of-galloway.co.uk 81 GRETNA GREEN G4 84 LEADHILLS E2 Climb the 26m lighthouse tower or visit the exhibition. See the original foghorn engines. Watch the many DVDs to learn about Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop The Leadhills & Wanlockhead Railway the life of a lighthouse keeper. View the many artefacts on show. Gretna Green DG16 5EA The Station, Station Road, Leadhills ML12 6XP Ě$ZHLQVSLULQJYLHZVĚ(GXFDWLRQDODQGLQWHUHVWLQJ T: 01461 338441 F: 01461 338442 T: 01555 662963 Ě+LVWRULFDODUWHIDFWVGLVSOD\HGĚ,QWHUDFWLYHGLVSOD\V [email protected] www.gretnagreen.com [email protected] Ě&KLOGIULHQGO\Ě)ULHQGO\NQRZOHGJHDEOHVWDII Gretna Green Story Exhibition, quaint www.leadhillsrailway.co.uk

Ě'RJIULHQGO\ UHVWULFWLRQV Ě([KLELWLRQZKHHOFKDLUIULHQGO\ 46571 cottage-style buildings revealing an array A touristic railway, Britain’s highest of shopping experiences. Restaurant, adhesion railway, passing through the oooo Visitor Attraction % Courtship Maze, play-park. 35112 25608 industrial heritage of Leadhills. Open: *RRG)ULGD\ODVW6XQLQ2FW7RZHU6DW6XQ oooo Visitor Attraction › oo Visitor Attraction , %DQN+ROLGD\VDGGLWLRQDO0RQGD\VLQ-XO\ $XJ Open: All year. Daily, all year round from 9am. Open: Easter-end Sep: Weekends and Bank Holidays. See website DPSP([KLELWLRQ'DLO\0D\6HS Open until late in Summer (closed Christmas Day). for details of monthly special events. DPSP 6DW 6XQRQO\0DU$SU 2FW  Admission: (Exhibition): Adult £3.50, Child Free, Conc £2.75, Admission: Adult £4, Concs £3, Child (3+) £2, Family £10. $GPLVVLRQ $GXOWĨ&KLOGĨXQGHU\UVIUHH([KLELWLRQRU (Children under 12 free). (See display advert on page 64). WRZHURQO\$GXOWĨ&KLOGĨXQGHU\UVIUHH

To find out more about Dumfries & Galloway go to www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk 27 Places to Visit

88 PORT LOGAN, by STRANRAER (14 miles) A5 91 WANLOCKHEAD E2 Wildlife and Nature

Logan Botanic Garden Hidden Treasures Museum of Lead Mining Port Logan, Stranraer DG9 9ND Wanlockhead, ML12 6UT T: 01776 860231 [email protected] www.rbge.org.uk/logan T: 01659 74387 F: 01659 74481 [email protected] leadminingmuseum.co.uk Discover ‘Scotlands most exotic garden’ famed for its 95 CAERLAVEROCK, by DUMFRIES F4 spectacular collection of southern hemisphere plants Experience the thrill of an underground tour of an historic which flourish under the influence of the Gulf Stream – lead mine, period cottages and miners’ library. Discover rocks, Caerlaverock National the atmosphere on a sunny day is truly tropical. minerals and local artefacts in the museum. During July & Nature Reserve August you can pan for REAL gold. Scottish Natural Heritage, Ě2YHUH[RWLFVSHFLHVĚ)DPRXVWHQGHUFROOHFWLRQV 55/57 Moffat Road, Dumfries DG1 1NP Ě%DFNGURSWRĎ7KH:LFNHUPDQďĚ3ODQWVDOHVĚ6KRS FDI¿ Ě+LVWRULFOHDGPLQHĚ0XVHXPĚ3HULRGFRWWDJHV [email protected] Ě5HJXODUIDPLO\HYHQWVĚ'LJLWDODXGLRJXLGHV Ě)XOO\JXLGHGWRXUVĚ0LQHUVď/LEUDU\Ě*ROGSDQQLQJ www.nnr-scotland.org.uk 5HJLRQDO*DUGHQRIWKH5R\DO%RWDQLF*DUGHQ(GLQEXUJK FKDULW\QR6& Ě9LVLWRUFHQWUHĚ6FRWODQGďVKLJKHVWYLOODJH 36223 46683 Caerlaverock NNR is a vast expanse of mudflats and saltmarsh that attracts oooo Garden % oooo Visitor Attraction ß 53703 thousands of wildfowl and waders 2SHQ 0DU2FWGDLO\DPSP 2SHQ 0DU6HS0D\-XQ6HSDPSP and is home to the rare natterjack )HE6XQDPSP Jul, Aug & all major bank holidays: 10am-5pm. toad. Reserve facilities include wildlife $GPLVVLRQ $GXOWĨ&KLOGĨ&RQFĨ)DPLO\Ĩ $GPLVVLRQ $GXOWĨ&KLOG&RQFĨ9DULRXVIDPLO\ watching hides, viewing platform and footpaths. Reserve open all year. (See display advert on page 62). WLFNHWVIURPĨ3ULFHFRUUHFWDWWLPHRISULQWLQJ

89 RINGFORD D4 92 WHITHORN C5 69 CAERLAVEROCK, by DUMFRIES F4 The Whithorn Story 45-47 George Street, Whithorn DG8 8NS T: 01988 500508 [email protected] www.whithorn.com The museum tells the story of Whithorn, the ancient pilgrimage site associated

with St Ninian. 43635 oooo Visitor Attraction ,ß Open: Apr-Oct: Mon-Sun, 10.30am-5pm. Admission: Adult £4.50, Child £2.25, Concs £3, Family £12. Barstobrick Visitors Centre and Farm Shop (See display advert on page 62). WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre Ringford, Castle Douglas DG7 2AU Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock DG1 4RS T/F: 01557 820112 [email protected] T: 01387 770200 F: 01387 770539 www.barstobrick.co.uk [email protected] www.wwt.org.uk 93 WIGTOWN C5 1 mile off A75 at Ringford. 5 miles west of Castle Douglas. A 1,400 acre wild reserve on the Solway coast-wintering Neilson’s Coffee Shop. Farm Shop. Heritage. Wildlife walks. Red Wigtown Bay Local Nature Reserve Visitor Room birds include thousands of Svalbard barnacle geese and Kite trail. Farm tours. Fishing. Cycling. Horses. Family games County Buildings, Wigtown Whooper swans-with summer wildflower meadows and and play area. T: 01988 402673/01988 402401 www.dgcommunity.net/wblnr ospreys hunting over the Solway. Amazing panoramic views over the Wigtown Bay Local Nature Reserve. Ě1HLOVRQďV&RIIHH6KRSĚ)DUPVKRSĚ:LOGOLIHZDONV Information about the LNR and the local environment combined Ě:LOGVZDQIHHGVĚ&&79RQ2VSUH\V Ě)DUPWRXUVĚ)DPLO\JDPHV SOD\DUHDĚ6HOIFDWHULQJ with the “Ospreys are back in Galloway” project. A live CCTV link Ě6SHFLDOHYHQWVDOO\HDUĚ*XLGHGZDONV DFFRPPRGDWLRQĚ/RGJHVIRUVDOH 68394 77316 gives you a chance to see the Local Nature Reserve and Castle Field Wetland and some of its wildlife before going out to see it for real. ooo Visitor Attraction 29160 ooo Wildlife Experience % Open: All year. Mar-Oct: daily, 10am-6pm. ooo Wildlife Experience % 2SHQ $OO\HDU2SHQHYHU\GD\H[FHSW&KULVWPDV'D\ Nov-Feb: Fri, Sat, Sun, 10am-4pm. Open: All year. Mon, Thurs, Sat: 10am-5pm. Tues, Wed, 10am-5pm. Fri: 10am-7.30pm. Sun 2-5pm. Admission: Adult £7.50, Child £3.70, Conc £5.70, Admission: Free, donations welcome. Family £20.20.

90 By ST JOHNS TOWN OF DALRY (4 miles) D3 94 WIGTOWN C5 96 CAIRNSMORE OF FLEET, by NEWTON STEWART C4 Leeming and Paterson Photography Cairnsmore of Fleet National Glenhoul Brae, Dalry, Castle Douglas DG7 3UB Nature Reserve T: 01644 430004 M: 0791 710 2693 Scottish Natural Heritage, [email protected] Reserve Office, Dromore Farm, www.leemingpaterson.com Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas DG7 2BP Landscape photography gallery run by Ted T: 01577 814435 [email protected] Leeming and Morag Paterson. Workshops www.nnr-scotland.org.uk and professional tuition offered.

91910 This Reserve is a paradise for walkers. You’ll find peace and tranquillity here 53703 ƒ amongst heather moorland, peatlands Open: All year. Times by appointment. and dramatic scenery. Facilities include a small information centre, farm walk, Wigtown Book Festival toilets, picnic area and parking. Reserve County Buildings, Wigtown DG8 9JH open all year. T: 01988 402036 M: 0783 469 3420 [email protected] 12 By THORNHILL E2 www.wigtownbookfestival.com 97 CASTLE DOUGLAS E4 Drumlanrig Castle & Country Estate Scotland’s National Book Town since 1997, Wigtown Carlingwark Loch Thornhill DG3 4AQ T: 01848 331555 is home to more than 15 book shops and book-related Castle Douglas [email protected] businesses. (See display advert on page 67). T: 01556 505479 www.drumlanrig.com Ě6FRWODQGďV%RRN7RZQĚ&UHDWLYH3ODFHDZDUG Freshwater loch is well known for its One of the most iconic attractions in population of mute swans. Enjoy views Dumfries & Galloway. Tour the castle Ě,QGHSHQGHQWERRNVKRSVĚ)DLU7UDGHWRZQĚ%ODGQRFK 'LVWLOOHU\Ě:LJWRZQ%RRN)HVWLYDO and excellent wildlife watching from the & explore the grounds. 3.5 mile circular path around the loch (See display advert on page 64).

23294 through willow and alder carr. Guided 81128 64163 walks by ranger service. ooooo Castle ߪ& 2SHQ %RRN)HVWLYDO6HS2FW Open all year. Open: Castle: 23 Mar-31 Aug: daily, 11am-4pm (last entry). Gardens & Country Estate: 23 Mar-30 Sep: daily, 10am-5pm. Admission: Visit website for 2013 charges.

28 For further information on accommodation and exploring Scotland, go to www.visitscotland.com Great days out – Places to Visit

98 By CASTLE DOUGLAS (4 miles) D4 79 GATEHOUSE OF FLEET D5 104 By LOCKERBIE F3 Wildlife Sanctuary Applegarthtown Farm, Lockerbie DG11 1SX T: 01576 203153 M: 0771 985 7677 [email protected] www.thecrownestate.co.uk Discreet wetland habitat, renowned for its sand martin artificial nesting banks. Viewing hide provided. 91298 oo Wildlife Experience $ Open: All year. Mon-Sun 24 hours. © Ben Hall (rspb-images.com) Ken-Dee Marshes (RSPB Scotland) Cream o’ Galloway Admission: Free. Castle Douglas DG7 2LY (NW of Castle Douglas – turn off Rainton, Gatehouse of Fleet, Kirkcudbrightshire DG7 2DR B795 at Glenlochar). (Or contact Galloway Reserves Office, T: 01557 815222 F: 0808 280 2162 26 South Main Street, Wigtown, DG8 9EH. T: 01988 402130.) [email protected] www.creamogalloway.co.uk 105 ANNAN F2 www.rspb.org.uk/kendeemarshes Daily farm tours plus seasonal wildlife events (please book). With stunning views across both the River Dee and Loch Explore miles of nature trails encompassing organic farmland, Moffat & District Community Nature Reserve Ken, Ken-Dee Marshes is a nature reserve to enjoy all year woodland, wildlife ponds, cycle trails and dedicated dog walk. c/o MDCI, 1 Ladyknowe, Moffat DG10 9DY round, whether you are looking for wildlife or just a quiet Indulge in our luxury ice cream in the tearoom. T: 01683 220227 [email protected] woodland walk. (See display advert on inside back cover). www.visitmoffat.co.uk Just off the A701, the former quarry has been transformed into a Ě5DUHELUGVĚ5HGVTXLUUHOVĚKLGHVĚ'LVDEOHGDFFHVV Ě+HGJHURZVDIDULHYHQWVĚ$GYHQWXUHSOD\JURXQGĚ'RJZDON nature reserve: including a small loch, seasonally flooded meadow, Ě6XPPHUEXWWHUILHV Ě3RQGGLSSLQJĚ'DZQFKRUXVĚ)DPLO\IXQĚ%DWQLJKWĚ1DWXUHWUDLOV 21202 ‘bugs and beasties’ trail and all abilities bird watching hide. Ample parking. 79885 oooo Visitor Attraction ©ƒ 89413 Open: All year. All day, every day. 2SHQ 2SHQ)HE1RY)HE0RQ6XQDPSP Open: All year. Mon-Sun. 0DU1RY0RQ6XQDPSP(DVWHU :KLWVXQ-XO$XJ0RQ6XQDPSP Admission: Free. $GPLVVLRQ $GXOWĨ&KLOGĨ$GGLWLRQDOFKDUJHIRUHYHQWV and rides.

99 By CASTLE DOUGLAS E4 101 GATEHOUSE OF FLEET D5 106 By MOFFAT G2 Threave Venniehill Grey Mare’s Tail Nature Reserve The National Trust for Scotland The National Trust for Scotland The National Trust for Scotland Off A75, 1 mile west of Castle Douglas Gatehouse of Fleet Off A708 10 miles north east of T: 0844 493 2245 www.nts.org.uk T: 0844 493 2244 (Ranger Service) Moffat DG10 9DP [email protected] T: 0844 493 2244 (Ranger Service) Threave Estate is a renowned wildfowl www.nts.org.uk [email protected] www.nts.org.uk sanctuary with walks, nature trails and a countryside centre. 3.5 acre field, great for wildflowers and Spectacular 200ft waterfall in dramatic butterflies, with a hilltop viewpoint at © NTS/Mike Bolam © NTS/Craig Easton 63563 moorland setting below White Coombe 63563 the west end of the main street. 63563 (2,696ft). Area rich in wild flowers, oooo Garden ß$ Open all year. upland birds and geological interest; Open: Estate: All year. Mon-Sun. herd of feral goats. Please heed warning Admission: Free. notices and wear appropriate footwear (See display advert on outside back cover). and clothing for mountainous terrain. Open all year. Admission free.

102 AROUND LOCH KEN (circular route) D4 107 MULL OF GALLOWAY B6

Join us in the Year of Natural Scotland 2013 as we celebrate Scotland’s natural heritage. Plan your trip and experience it for yourself! © David Henderson www.visitscotland.com/natural Galloway Kite Trail (RSPB Scotland) RSPB Scotland (Mull of Galloway Experience) Feeding Station: Bellymack Hill Farm, 5 miles (8km) south of Drummore (follow brown tourist signs Laurieston, Castle Douglas DG7 2PJ from Drummore). T: 01776 840539 (Mull of Galloway VC), T: 01556 670464 [email protected] T: 01988 402130 (RSPB Wigtown) 14 CASTLE KENNEDY, STRANRAER A4 www.gallowaykitetrail.com [email protected] Castle Kennedy & Gardens Stunning views of red kites year round. Viewpoints and www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/m/mullofgalloway/index.aspx Castle Kennedy, Stranraer DG9 8SJ walks with idyllic scenery. See a close-up, feeding-frenzy Discover life on the edge at Scotland’s southernmost nature T: 01581 400225 F: 01776 706248 of kites at the feeding station. Lots of places to enjoy local reserve. Watch the daily drama from thousands of nesting [email protected] www.castlekennedygardens.co.uk countryside, history and wildlife. seabirds live on CCTV in our visitor centre, or take a walk Historic and beautiful gardens bordering a wildfowl refuge on amongst stunning cliff-top flowers. the White Loch. Visitors can view birds such as Greylag geese, great Ě/RFKVLGHVFHQHU\Ě6SHFWDFXODUUHGNLWHVĚ&DUF\FOHWRXULQJ crested and little grebes and occasionally otters and other species Ě6HFUHW&DJHVĚ'DLO\NLWHIHHGVĚ3OHWKRUDRIZLOGOLIH Ě6SHFWDFXODUVHDELUGVĚ/LYH&&79Ě&RORXUIXOVSULQJIORZHUV from the Loch shores. (See display advert on page 61). Ě:RRGODQGZDONVĚ$FFRPPRGDWLRQIRRGDOH Ě)ULHQGO\NQRZOHGJHDEOHVWDIIĚ6FRWODQGďVVRXWKHUQPRVW 18437 79885 SRLQWĚ*XLGHGZDONVĚ6WXQQLQJYLHZVĚ%HDXWLIXOEXWWHUIOLHV oooo Garden &ƒ, 2SHQ $OO\HDU7UDLORSHQDWDOOWLPHV ƒ, 46571 Open: Easter-31 Oct: Mon-Sun, 10am-5pm. Open: Gardens and Tearoom: 1 Apr-31 Oct: daily, 10am-5pm. Feeding station all year: 12 noon-4pm Feb-Mar: weekends only, 10am-5pm. (kites fed at 2pm). Admission: Donations welcome. Admission: Adult £5, Child £1.50, Concs £3.50, Family £11. $GPLVVLRQ )HHGLQJVWDWLRQ$GXOWĨ&KLOGUHQ)UHH

100 By DALBEATIE E5 103 F3 108 By NEW ABBEY F4 Rockcliffe Castle Loch Local Nature Reserve Kirkconnell Flow National The National Trust for Scotland Lochmaben Nature Reserve Off A710, 7 miles south of Dalbeattie. T: 01387 273986 Scottish Natural Heritage, T: 0844 493 2244 (Ranger Service) Large freshwater loch, winter home to roosting pink footed and 55/57 Moffat Road, Dumfries DG1 1NP [email protected] greylag geese, many ducks and waders. Around : [email protected] www.nts.org.uk footpaths, picnic tables and a bird watching hide. In summer, you www.nnr-scotland.org.uk Pretty stretch of coastline with variety of might see kingfishers, willow tits, reed warblers, variable damselfly Kirkconnell Flow NNR gives a sense

birds, flowers and butterflies throughout © NTS/Brian & Nina Chapple and other fascinating butterflies and moths. Information points. of remote wilderness among the the year. To avoid disturbance, please 63563 Guided walks by ranger service. Excellent views from the fishing surrounding fields. The sodden surface 53703 avoid the bird sanctuary, Rough Island, piers for disabled visitors off A709 and B7020. of the peat bog is a palette of green, purple and red shades of sphagnum mosses and wet-loving plants. Reserve facilities include during May and June. Open all year. Open all year. Admission free. a network of marked trails, a car park and picnic benches. Reserve Admission free. open all year. 81127

To find out more about Dumfries & Galloway go to www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk 29 Places to Visit

109 By NEW GALLOWAY D4 89 RINGFORD D4 12 By THORNHILL E2 Loch Ken Drumlanrig Castle & Country Estate 9 mile long loch, created through the Galloway Hydro Electric Thornhill DG3 4AQ T: 01848 331555 Scheme, now an important scenic and recreational resource, [email protected] with watersports, coarse fishing and birdwatching including www.drumlanrig.com The Galloway Kite Trail. Open all year. Uncover the wealth of wildlife on

23478 a Ranger led walk, Landrover tour or way marked trail. (See display advert on page 64). 110 By NEW GALLOWAY C3 23294 Silver Flowe National Nature Reserve ooooo Castle ߪ& Scottish Natural Heritage, Open: Castle: 23 Mar-31 Aug: daily, 11am-4pm (last entry). 55/57 Moffat Road, Dumfries DG1 1NP Gardens & Country Estate: [email protected] www.nnr-scotland.org.uk Countryside and Wildlife @ Barstobrick 23 Mar-30 Sep: daily, 10am-5pm. Forestry Commission Scotland, Galloway Forest District, Ringford, Castle Douglas DG7 2AU Admission: Visit website for 2013 charges. Creebridge, Newton Stewart DG6 6AJ T/F: 01557 820112 T: 01671 402420 [email protected] www.barstobrick.co.uk www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland 115 WIGTOWN C5 Walk to Neilson’s monument and viewpoint. Abundant Silver Flowe NNR is a complex of seven peat bogs crammed into wildlife. Ponds, Red Kites, ducks, butterflies, dragonflies, Wigtown Bay Local Nature Reserve the floor of the glen. In just one site, you can explore bogs with horses. Farm tours. Fishing. Our own beef and lamb used in County Buildings, Wigtown T: 01988 402673/01988 402401 features that are normally separated by hundreds of miles. Neilson’s Coffee Shop and sold in the farm shop. www.dgcommunity.net/wblnr Reserve open all year. This facility has an amazing panoramic view over the Wigtown Bay Ě1HLOVRQďVPRQXPHQWYLHZSRLQWĚ:LOGOLIHZDONV Local Nature Reserve. There is information about the LNR and the Ě5HG.LWHVĚ3RQ\WUHNNLQJĚ)DUPWRXUVĚ)DUPVKRS rest of the local environment so well worth a visit especially as it s Ě&\FOLQJDQGILVKLQJĚ)DPLO\JDPHV SOD\DUHD 77316 combined with the “Ospreys are back in Galloway” project. A live CCTV link gives you a chance to see the Local Nature Reserve and Castle Field ooo Visitor Attraction Wetland and some of its wildlife before going out to see it for real. Connect with us... 29160 2SHQ $OO\HDU0DU2FWGDLO\DPSP www.facebook.com/visitscotland Open: All year. All year. Mon, Thurs, Sat: 10am-5pm. 1RY)HE)UL6DW6XQDPSP Tues, Wed, Fri: 10am-7.30pm. Sun: 2-5pm. Admission: Free, donations welcome. www.twitter.com/visitscotland

111 By NEWTON STEWART C4 113 SOUTHWICK, by DUMFRIES (15 miles) E5 116 WIGTOWN C5 © Chris Gomersall (RSPB-images.com) © RSPB Mersehead Galloway Red Deer Range & Wild Goat Park Mersehead (RSPB Scotland) Wigtown Osprey Project (RSPB Scotland) Forestry Commission Scotland, RSPB Mersehead, Southwick, Dumfries DA2 8AH County Buildings, Wigtown DG8 9JH Galloway Forest Park, near Newton Stewart (off A710 near Southwick). T: 01387 780579 (or contact Galloway Reserves Office, T: 01671 402420 [email protected] www.rspb.org.uk/mersehead T: 01988 402673/402130) [email protected] Mersehead offers something different to see every season. www.wigtownbayospreys.co.uk www.forestry.gov.uk/wildlifescotland Enjoy peaceful walks, family events, playing on the beach. The best place in Dumfries & Galloway for close-up views Red deer are the largest land mammal in Scotland. Visit all Visitor Centre with toilets and baby changing facilities and of ospreys. Head to the Wigtown Bay Visitor Centre in year round; however, from mid-September to the end of refreshments available. Accessible trails. the County Building for dramatic CCTV footage of these October, when the annual stag rut gets underway, you can Ě6WXQQLQJYLHZVĚ)DPLO\IULHQGO\Ě:LQWHUELUGVSHFWDFOH spectacular birds. experience this animal’s full glory. Ě)DQWDVWLFEHDFKĚ*XLGHGZDONVĚ6SULQJZDGHUVZLOGOLIH Ě%ULOOLDQWYLHZVĚ&&79IRRWDJHĚ)ULHQGO\VWDII Ě/DUJHVWODQGPDPPDOĚ5DQJHUOHGZDONVĚ$QQXDOVWDJUXW Ě5HIUHVKPHQWVDYDLODEOHĚ:RQGHUIXOZDONV Ě*UHDWLQWHUSUHWDWLRQĚ)DPLO\HYHQWV 79885 Ě/HDUQDERXWZLOGOLIH

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112 By NEWTON STEWART (4 miles) C4 117 By WIGTOWN (4 miles) C5 © Andy Hay (RSPB-images.com) © Paul Tarling of Cree (RSPB Scotland) Crook of Baldoon Nature Reserve (RSPB Scotland) Newton Stewart DG8 6SN Off the A714 south of Wigtown. (Or contact RSPB, (Or contact Galloway Reserves Office, 26 South Main Street, 26 South Main Street, Wigtown DG8 9EH, T: 01988 402130) Wigtown DG8 9EH, T: 01988 402130) [email protected] www.rspb.org.uk/woodofcree 114 By STRANRAER A4 www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/c/crookofbaldoon/index.aspx A wooded wonderland. This is the largest ancient oak Loch Ryan The view is breathtaking. The Galloway Hills form a woodland in southern Scotland. It is home to a wealth of Stranraer/Wig Bay backdrop to wild saltmarsh and mudflats. In winter, waders special wildlife and beautiful scenery. Superb enclosed sea loch with mudflats and a shingle spit at Wig wheel in the sky creating a mesmerizing display. In summer, Ě&DUSHWVRIEOXHEHOOVĚ6SULQJELUGVRQJĚ7XPEOLQJZDWHUIDOOV Bay. Plenty to see all year and especially in winter with wintering breeding skylark and linnet can be seen. divers, grebes, waders and wildfowl including Scaup and Brent Ě:RQGHUIXOZRRGODQGĚ$QFLHQWDUFKDHRORJ\Ě1DWXUHWUDLOV geese. WWII flying boats were based at Wig Bay and there are still Ě%UHDWKWDNLQJODQGVFDSHYLHZVĚ*XLGHGZDONV Ě:DWFKIRURWWHUVĚ:RQGHUIXOYLHZV signs to see both here and in other places around the Loch. Ě:LOGOLIHĚ%LUGZDWFKLQJĚ/HYHOZDONLQJĚ2VSUH\ILVKLQJ Ě3LFQLFDUHDĚ7KRXVDQGVRIJHHVH Open all year. 79885

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30 For further information on accommodation and exploring Scotland, go to www.visitscotland.com Great days out – Places to Visit

Map Ref: Map Ref: Beaches BRIGHOUSE BAY BEACH D5 POWFOOT BEACH G4 By KIRKCUDBRIGHT. B727 By ANNAN. B724 Safe, long fl at sandy beach with rock pools. Small area of sand and shingle, suitable for paddling. CARDONESS BEACH D5 Coastal fun By GATEHOUSE OF FLEET. A75 POWILLIMOUNT BEACH F5 A series of small sandy beaches. Arbigland, By DUMFRIES. A710 With 200 miles of coastline, Dumfries & Galloway Sandy beach with rocks and shingle. has a great mix of beaches to choose from. On CARRICK SHORE BEACH D5 sunny days the sparkling stretches of golden sand By GATEHOUSE OF FLEET. B727 ROCKCLIFFE BEACH E5 become popular with people enjoying the fresh Sandy beach with surrounding rocks. By DALBEATTIE. A710 sea breezes, and many have good facilities to help Small sandy beach with rocks. you spend a full day at the shore. Craggy beaches CASTLE POINT BEACH E5 are fun to explore with children, clamouring over Rockcliffe, by DALBEATTIE. A710 SANDGREEN BEACH D5 Sand and rocks. 1 mile footpath to beach. By GATEHOUSE OF FLEET. A75 rocks hunting sea life in rock pools and inlets. While Sandy beach with rocks. pebble beaches and small hidden coves are perfect THE DHOON BEACH D5 for those seeking solitude along the coastline. By KIRKCUDBRIGHT. B727 SANDHEAD BEACH A5 Very safe, fl at and sandy. By STRANRAER. A715 Sandy beach, stretching for more Important Safety Notice KIPPFORD BEACH E5 than a mile. By DALBEATTIE. A710 Sand, shingle and rocks with a 1/2 mile SANDYHILLS BEACH E5 The shores of the Solway Firth are walk to the beach. By DALBEATTIE. A710 swept by very fast incoming tides. Large sandy beach. Every summer coastguards are kept MONREITH BEACH C5 busy when people fi nd themselves in By WHITHORN. A747 SOUTHERNESS BEACH F5 diffi culties on the coast. Please take Long sandy beach backed by pebbles. By DUMFRIES. A710 care. It is dangerous to walk over Large sandy beach. stretches of sand to meet incoming MOSSYARD BEACH D5 tides as you can easily be cut off. By GATEHOUSE OF FLEET. A75 STAIRHAVEN BEACH B5 Instead be prepared and fi nd out local Sandy beach with rocky surroundings. By GLENLUCE. A75/A747 Small beach. tide times from any VisitScotland PORT LOGAN BEACH A5 Information Centre. By STRANRAER. B7065 Long sandy bay.

The Dhoon Beach by Kirkcudbright.

To find out more about Dumfries & Galloway go to www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk 31 Cyclist at the Heart Stane, Dalbeattie 7stanes.

Historic Caerlaverock Castle, the only triangular castle in Britain.

Dumfries & Galloway is home to around 20% of Scottish red squirrels.

Main image: Walker on the Southern Upland Way by Loch Trool, Galloway Forest Park.

Scotland’s spectacular landscapes have been shaped by history and the elements throughout the centuries. Join us in the Year of Natural Scotland 2013 as we celebrate Dumfries & Galloway’s natural heritage; take part in exciting outdoor activities whether on land, sea or in the air, savour our delicious local produce and encounter rare and beautiful wildlife. The journey doesn’t stop there, plan your trip and experience it for yourself! www.visitscotland.com/natural Great days out – Events & Festivals

120 LANGHOLM H3 Events & Festivals Venues The Buccleuch Centre Buccleuch Square, Langholm, Dumfriesshire DG13 OAW T: 01387 381196 [email protected] www.buccleuchcentre.com A vibrant arts and community centre offering a wide ranging programme of performances and activities throughout the year. Coffee shop and bar. 93361 oooo Arts Venue Ev Open: All Year. Mon-Fri, 10am-5.30pm, Sat 10am-12 noon, plus during events. Admission: Tickets for events.

118 DUMFRIES F4 119 DUMFRIES F4 121 NEW GALLOWAY D3 The Catstrand High Street, New Galloway Castle Douglas DG7 3RN T: 01644 420374 [email protected] www.catstrand.com Arts & Visitor Centre with year round live events programme. Arts, crafts, café, exhibition and free internet. 79036 oooo Arts Venue © Open: All year. Apr-Sep: Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm. Oct-Mar: Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm. DG One Park House Venue, Cairndale Hotel & Leisure Club Sat: 10am-4pm. Sun: 12noon-4pm. Hoods Loaning, Dumfries DG1 2HT English Street, Dumfries DG1 2DF Admission: Free entry-event prices vary. T: 01387 243550 F: 01387 263809 T: 01387 254111 [email protected] F:01387 240288 123 STRANRAER A4 South-west Scotland’s premier leisure & entertainment [email protected] venue. Excellent line-up of comedy, cultural events, theatre, www.cairndalehotel.co.uk/entertainment Ryan Centre Theatre top music, ballet, children’s shows, family entertainment and, Regular weekend entertainment at the Cairndale Hotel and Fairhurst Road, Stranraer DG9 7AP T: 01776 703535 of course, the BIGGEST pantomime in south-west Scotland. Park House Venue in Dumfries, including tribute nights, The www.dumgal.gov.uk/ryancentretheatre Ě1HDUWRZQFHQWUHĚ)DPLO\IULHQGO\EXLOGLQJĚ$FFHVVLEOHE\URDG Comedy Club, Dumfries Soul Club and popular free ceilidh The theatre offers a year round eclectic programme of quality for holiday visitors every Sunday night in July and August. Arts and entertainment events including drama, dance and music. UDLOĚ&DI¿IDFLOLWLHVĚ)UHHFDUSDUNLQJĚVHDWHUYHQXH The theatre shows are complemented by a fortnightly cinema Ě)XOO\OLFHQFHGEDUĚ3UHPLHUHQWHUWDLQPHQWYHQXH Ě&HLOLGKĚ&RPHG\&OXEĚ7ULEXWH 23501 programme of current mainstream films. Find us on facebook. 52696

oooo Leisure Centre $ 17415 2SHQ $OO\HDU0RQ)ULDPSP Open: All year. v Sat-Sun: 8am-4pm. Admission: Please see www.cairndalehotel.co.uk/ Open: All Year. Dependant on activity, $GPLVVLRQ 7LFNHWVSULFHGLQGLYLGXDOO\SHUVKRZ entertainment for details. please call for information. Admission: Varies depending on activity.

Spring Fling – Andy Priestman’s Studio, near Newton Stewart.

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Did you know? The Galloway Forest Park is around 300 square miles of lush green forest, heather-clad hills and tranquil valleys.

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Dumfries & Galloway is the perfect region for adventure in the countryside, with a variety of activities to suit all 7stanes centres – abilities. Discover walks along the great for family cycling too Solway Coast or make the most of the area’s mountain biking centres.

The region boasts five of the 7stanes centres Capture your desire for exciting adventure and where you can race through scenic landscapes and take advantage of the two 7stanes mountain challenge yourself with technical mountain bike biking centres based within the Galloway 02 features. Whatever your skill level, whether you Forest Park. want exciting tricks or gentle rides, you’ll find a waymarked trail at one of the centres. Glentrool and Kirroughtree are both fantastic areas with different graded trails and tracks suitable for A coastal setting awaits at Dalbeattie, where you both seasoned cyclists and beginners. can test your abilities on some of the red and black graded trails. You don’t need to bring your bike – you can hire one to head out onto the trails at Mabie Bike and North of Dumfries, Ae is set within beautiful forestry at Kirroughtree. and you will find a great selection of routes. If you want to spend another day in the wild To the south, Mabie has wonderful views across beauty of Galloway Forest Park, you can simply the Solway Firth and the Nith Estuary and you can follow one of the waymarked routes through

03 practice in the dedicated skills area. Britain’s largest park to see the wildlife.

34 For further information on accommodation and exploring Scotland, go to www.visitscotland.com Great outdoor adventures

05 Don’t miss... Q The Southern Upland Way, Scotland’s longest coast to coast walking route.

Q The Merrick, southern Scotland’s highest hill at 2,765 ft.

Q The RSAC Scottish Rally in June.

Q Dalbeattie Walking Festival in August.

Q Loch Ken Water Ski and Wakeboard School.

Q Barstobrick Visitor Centre, which offers cycling, walking, fishing and pony trekking.

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• Enjoy horse riding at Lochhill Equestrian Soak up the fresh countryside air and enjoy Farm and Trekking Centre near Castle outdoor activities at Drumlanrig Castle and Douglas or at Brighouse Bay Trekking estate, by Thornhill. Follow two Victorian Centre. Keen riders can try endurance pathways, the original 19th century tracks riding and beautiful scenic hacks while around the estate or tackle the mountain beginners can enjoy a leisurely ride. bike trails.

• Spend a day fishing on the River Nith, For adventure on the water, learn to sail at one of Scotland’s most productive rivers Galloway Activity Centre, Loch Ken, or try out for both salmon and sea trout. their outdoor laser quest which offers all the fun without any pain. Continue the thrills on • Loch Ken is a beautiful spot of still the Leap of Faith, when you climb a high tower water which offers quality coarse fishing and jump off while attached to a safety wire. with pike, perch, roach, rudd, bream, carp and ruffe. Visit Laggan Outdoor Activity Centre, Gatehouse of Fleet, for a day of exciting fun from clay • The 55-mile Way is popular pigeon shooting to grass sledging. Roll down the with walkers keen to enjoy the views hill in an inflatable ball and bring a towel if you 06 across the wide River Annan, over a fancy water-balling – not only do you head down ruined castle on a loch and out onto the the slope in a 12 ft ball, but there’s water in there heather-clad hills. with you. Once you’ve got your balance back, 01 Enjoy a hack at Brighouse Bay, by Kirkcudbright. try out the UK’s longest zip wire, which spans 02 Southern Upland Way sign near St John’s Town of Dalry. 820 m. You can even take part with a friend and 03 Red Deer Range, Galloway Forest Park. For more information on locations 04 Galloway Activity Centre iceberg – new for 2013. race each other down two parallel lines as you check out the map on page 70. 05 Salmon fishing on the River Nith. gaze out over the whole centre. 06 Dalbeattie 7stanes Red Trail.

To find out more about Dumfries & Galloway go to www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk 35 Dumfries & Galloway Your Gateway to Golf With two passes and three trails, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to golf in Dumfries & Galloway. Expect stunning views, well-kept greens and a warm welcome at the clubhouse at every course. Did you know? Southerness was designed by Mackenzie Ross, the same architect who restored the famous Ailsa course at Turnberry.

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Try it now

Q Wigtownshire County, a classic course.

Q Thornhill, a mixture of parkland and heathland.

Q Colvend bills itself as ‘Scotland’s friendliest club’. 02 Q GolfCross, with an oval ball and a goal, at Solway Links.

Q Dumfries and County, a parkland course in Dumfries.

Q Visiting Golfers’ Welcome courses offer additional facilities.

01 13th Hole, Portpatrick Dunskey . 02 Wigtownshire County Golf Club. 03 Thornhill Golf Club. 03 04 Newton Stewart Golf Club.

Experience as many of the exciting courses • New Galloway Golf Course is great fun and The Challenge Trail is perfect for those looking to in the region as possible with a Gateway to will also keep you on your toes. improve their skills and experience a memorable Golf Pass. Choose between the 6-round and game of golf. 3-round passes, both valid for 5 consecutive • The special feature of the Newton Stewart days on 26 courses. These great value passes Golf Course is the 5 3s from holes 3 to 8 – Brighouse Bay is another regional highlight start at £80 for 3 rounds, and from £120 for Houlit’s Nest, Doocot, Gushet, Soup Plate and with a remarkable clifftop setting, while the a 6 round pass. Punchbowl – which all provide their own Lochmaben course occupies a historic area particular demands. around the attractive Kirk Loch. The shot If you’re after a true test of your golfing skills, of the 2nd hole takes you on to the site of Bruce take on the mighty Tiger Tail, made up of the • Try out the Dumfries & Galloway Golf Castle, while at the 3rd hole you’ll notice the region’s six most demanding courses. Course and experience a fine parkland course huge defensive ditch which helped to protect with short tree-lined avenues. Enjoy the variety the site around the castle. The signature hole Portpatrick offers two courses – the 18-hole of this fine course which challenges you at all of the par 70 course is the 8th, which requires Dunskey Course, described by as 18 holes. a tee shot across the corner of the loch itself. ‘the best holiday course in the south of Scotland’ and the 9-hole, par 3 Dinvin Course, • The Powfoot Golf Course offers a winning ideal for beginners. mix of links and parkland and was designed by James Braid. Play a round on the Stranraer course and take Don’ t miss in the stunning landscapes as you enjoy the • Solway Links Golf Course near Dalbeattie tests of the last course created by designer prides itself on being a family-friendly venue. To find out more about Dumfries & Galloway’s 32 courses, pick up a James Braid. This gem is set on the North Dumfries & Galloway golf brochure Rhinns peninsula with views out across the at a nearby VisitScotland Isle of Arran and Ailsa Craig. Information Centre. Beginners, or those simply looking for a leisurely game with time to enjoy the views, should take on the Little Gems Trail.

The nine holes of the Gatehouse of Fleet course present a good test of golfing skill, while in the far east of the region you can play nine holes at Langholm, where the course is laid out on the lower slopes of Whita Hill.

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128 CASTLE DOUGLAS E4 THROUGHOUT DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY Activities Galloway Holidays Summerhill, Abercromby Place, Castle Douglas DG7 1GA T/F: 01556 502979 M: 0797 481 4172 [email protected] www.gallowayholidays.co.uk Cycling, walking and other tailor made holidays arranged with accommodation, bag transfers and pickups. 27142 Open: All year. Contact at any time – see details. Admission: See website. 7stanes – MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS 7stanes Community Interest Company T: 01387 702228 [email protected] 124 AE F3 129 DALBEATTIE E4 www.7stanesmountainbiking.com Forest of Ae Dalbeattie Forest Experience some of the most scenic landscape Scotland Forestry Commission Scotland Forestry Commission Scotland has to offer whilst riding the 7stanes. Trails for beginners T: (Recreation Ranger) 01387 860247 Off the A710, just south of Dalbeattie to expert mountain bikers, for all ages and abilities. Enjoy www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland T: (Recreation Ranger) 01387 860247 gentle off-road cycling, flowing single track or challenging www.7stanesmountainbiking.com www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland climbs and drop-offs with technical jumps. The shortest place name in the UK, but Ae offers a wide variety of www.7stanesmountainbiking.com walks, 7stanes mountain biking trails, a café and bike shop. There’s Walking trails from the Town Wood end of the forest, 7stanes Ě:D\PDUNHGWUDLOVĚ&URVV&RXQWU\Ě'RZQKLOOĚ%LNH+LUH also a collection of old farm machinery! The forest is also one of mountain biking from the Richorn car park; a great wee forest Ě&DI¿VĚ)UHHULGH the largest in Britain, at over 10,000 hectares. to explore. Why not come along to one of our events to find out 74728 more about the forest? From wildlife walks to den building, there’s Open: All year. something for everyone! Admission: Free, but modest car parking charge applies. 69677 69677

125 By ANNAN (GRETNA GREEN 4 miles) G4 130 DUMFRIES F3 79 GATEHOUSE OF FLEET D5 Westlands Activity Centre The Broats Moss, Annan DG12 6RS T: 01461 800274 [email protected] www.westlands-activities.co.uk Quad safari, go-karting, paintballing, assault course and clay pigeon shooting on a 70-acre site. 90685 ooo Activity Provider Open: All year. Thurs-Mon: 9am-5pm (closed Tues & Wed, except for corporate bookings). Admission: Please call for prices or check website. Dalscone Farm Fun Cream o’ Galloway Edinburgh Road, Dumfries DG1 1SE Rainton, Gatehouse of Fleet, Kirkcudbrightshire DG7 2DR T: 01387 254445 (shop) F: 01387 254949 T: 01557 815222 F: 0808 280 2162 [email protected] [email protected] www.creamogalloway.co.uk 126 By BORGUE, KIRKCUDBRIGHT D5 Dalscone is a family adventure farm and toy shop located in Hire bikes or bring your own and enjoy free access to our cycle Dumfries, Scotland. Attractions include a soft play area, a coffee trails. Ideal for families, choose the gentle or challenging route. shop and a farm park including trampolines, pedal karts, lots of Burn off steam on the multi storey pedal kart tracks. Ice cream animals and much more! (See display advert on page 62). to finish! (See display advert on inside back cover). Ě)DPLO\IXQGD\Ě$GYHQWXUHIDUPSDUNĚ6RIWSOD\DUHD Ě/X[XU\LFHFUHDPĚ3HGDONDUWVĚ$GYHQWXUHSOD\JURXQG Ě$QLPDO)DUPDULĚ&RIIHHVKRSĚ7UDPSROLQHVĚ/DUJHWR\VKRS Ě%LNHVNLOOVWUDFNĚ,QVLGH RXWGRRUSOD\Ě&\FOHWUDLOV Ě)DPLO\IXQĚ1DWXUHWUDLOV 22112 21202 oooo Visitor Attaction oooo Visitor Attaction ©ƒ 2SHQ $OO\HDU0RQ6DWDPSP&ORVHG6XQ 2SHQ )HE1RY)HE0RQ6XQDPSP Outdoor Farm Park open Easter-end Oct. 0DU1RY0RQ6XQDPSP Soft play area, coffee shop and toy shop open all year. (DVWHU:KLWVXQ-XO$XJ0RQ6XQDPSP Brighouse Bay Trekking Centre Admission: Admission charges apply. $GPLVVLRQ $GPLVVLRQFKDUJHVDSSO\ Brighouse Bay Holiday Park, Borgue DG6 4TS T: 01557 870267 [email protected] www.gillespie-leisure.co.uk 132 By GATEHOUSE OF FLEET D5 Next to Family Holiday Park with bar and bistro, 18 & 9 hole golf courses, indoor pool with Jacuzzi and toddlers pool, quad bikes, bowling green, boating pond and nature trails. Connect with us... Ě7566$SSURYHGĚ7UHNVIRUEHJLQQHUV Ě%HDFKKDFNVDYDLODEOHĚ7XLWLRQDYDLODEOH Ě[PRXWGRRUDUHQD www.facebook.com/visitscotland 16325 ooo Activity Centre 2SHQ $OO\HDU Please contact trekking centre for details. www.twitter.com/visitscotland $GPLVVLRQ 3OHDVHFRQWDFWWUHNNLQJFHQWUH Laggan Outdoor Activity Centre Laggan, Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2ES T: 01557 840217 [email protected] www.lagganoutdoor.co.uk 127 CASTLE DOUGLAS E4 131 By DUMFRIES (4 miles) F4 Laggan Outdoor Activity centre offer first class activities for all the family. Choose from Archery, The UK’s longest Zip Castle Douglas Cycle Centre Mabie Forest wire, Segway Adventures & Clay Shooting or Grass Sledging, 11 Church Street, Castle Douglas DG7 1EA Forestry Commission Scotland Zorbing, Mountain Boarding and Reverse Steer Jeep driving. T/F: 01556 504542 Off the A710, 4 miles south of Dumfries (See display advert on page 68). [email protected] T: 01387 860247 www.cdbikes.co.uk www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland Ě2SHQDOO\HDUĚ,QGRRU RXWGRRUĚ6RPHWKLQJIRUHYHU\RQH Friendly service for any type of cycle www.7stanesmountainbiking.com Ě*URXSGLVFRXQWVDYDLODEOHĚ6WXQQLQJFRDVWDOORFDWLRQ Ě%RRNLQJHVVHQWLDOĚ)LUVWFODVVLQVWUXFWLRQĚ5HVWULFWLRQVDSSO\ enquiry. New bikes, repairs, servicing, Lots of walking trails, excellent 7stanes mountain biking trails, 86016 spare parts & accessories. café, bike shop and butterfly reserve. One of the most popular ooo Activity Provider

91922 destinations in the area for outdoor recreation, offering something Open: All Year. Mon-Sat: 9am-5pm. for everyone, from world-class mountain bike trails to quiet picnic Open: All year. 10am-5pm. Bank Holidays: 10am-5pm. areas and stunning viewpoints. Walks for all abilities. All routes Booking is essential. start from the main car park and cross the Mabie Burn towards the Admission: Charges per activity. Old Sawmill where picnic areas, barbecues and toilets can be found. 69677

38 For further information on accommodation and exploring Scotland, go to www.visitscotland.com Great days out – Leisure Activities

133 KIRKCUDBRIGHT D5 137 By NEWTON STEWART B4 89 RINGFORD D4 Kirkcudbright Marina Castledykes Road, Kirkcudbright T: 01557 331135 (Harbourmaster’s Office for bookings) [email protected] Floating pontoon providing shore access for both visiting yachts and permanent moorings. CCTV, power water and shower facilities

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Join us in the Year of Natural Scotland 2013 as we celebrate Scotland’s natural heritage. Plan your trip and experience 3 Lochs Holiday Park & Estate Horse Riding @ Barstobrick Visitor Centre it for yourself! www.visitscotland.com/natural Balminnoch, , Newton Stewart DG8 0EP Ringford, Castle Douglas DG7 2AU T: 01671 830304 [email protected] T/F: 01557 820112 [email protected] www.3lochs.co.uk www.barstobrick.co.uk 134 LOCH KEN, CASTLE DOUGLAS D4 Our holiday park and estate offers beautiful scenery and Trekking for all abilities daily. Miles of tracks. Indoor arena. the chance to relax in our self-catering accommodation, as Tuition available. Bring your horse on holiday. Stabling with well as camping and touring facilities. Everyone welcome to individual tack rooms. Livery available. come and enjoy all our activities. Ě3RQ\WUHNNLQJĚ0LOHVRIWUDFNVĚ,QGRRUDUHQDĚ1HLOVRQďV Ě3RQ\WUHNNLQJFHQWUHĚ)LVKLQJFRDUVHIO\Ě3LWFK SXWW &RIIHH6KRSĚ)DPLO\JDPHV SOD\DUHDĚ:LOGOLIHZDONV Ě$UFKHU\ DLUJXQĚ&OD\SLJHRQVKRRWLQJĚ6ZLPPLQJ Ě/RGJHVIRUVDOH SRROĚ0RXQWDLQELNHKLUHĚ:DONLQJELNLQJWUDFNV 77316

61043 ooo Visitor Attaction 2SHQ $OO\HDU0RQ6XQDPSP Open: All year. Mar-Oct: daily, 10am-6pm. $GPLVVLRQ 6HHZHEVLWHIRUSULFHV 1RY)HE)UL6DW6XQDPSP Admission: Contact Visitor Centre for prices. Galloway Activity Centre Parton, Loch Ken, Castle Douglas DG7 3NQ T/F: 01644 420626 [email protected] www.lochken.co.uk We offer a range of instructor led activities, run in a fun and 138 PARTON D4 139 RINGFORD D4 safe environment. Choose from sailing/kayaking/windsurfing/ archery/mountain biking/climbing tower/zip wire/leap of faith/ fishing and outdoor laser quest. NEW FOR 2013: Iceberg/ inflatable water park Ě)XQIRUDOOĚ,QVWUXFWRUOHGDFWLYLWLHVĚ$FWLYLWLHVIURPĨ Ě(TXLSPHQWKLUHĚ/RFKVLGHVHWWLQJĚ&DI¿ Ě$FFRPPRGDWLRQ FDPSLQJĚ2SHQDOO\HDU 27166 oooo Activity Centre & 2SHQ $OO\HDU $FWLYLWLHVDUHDYDLODEOHIURPDPSP $GPLVVLRQ $FWLYLWLHVIURPĨ $GPLVVLRQIUHH Loch Ken Water Ski and Wakeboard School Lochill Equestrian and Trekking Centre Loch Ken Marina, Parton, Castle Douglas DG7 3NF Lochhill Farm, Ringford, Castle Douglas DG7 2AR T: 01644 470333 [email protected] T: 01557 820225 M: 0788 516 8093 www.skilochken.co.uk [email protected] www.lochhill.net Scotland’s ultimate water-ski and wakeboard site! Set in the Registered BHS trekking and riding school in the heart of beautiful Galloway hills offering a huge selection of water Galloway countryside. Enjoy hacks for the experienced or sports and fun activities to choose from including water- enjoyable treks for the beginner in fabulous scenery. Private skiing, wakeboarding, Banana Boat and boat rides. and group lessons, Loan a Pony. Liveries also available. Ě&XWWLQJHGJHHTXLSPHQWĚ$FWLYLWLHVIRUDOODJHV Ě%+6UHJLVWHUHGĚ)DEXORXVYLHZVĚ3URIHVVLRQDOVHUYLFH Ě([FHSWLRQDOOHYHORIWXLWLRQĚ*ODVV\FDOPFRQGLWLRQV Ě)DPLO\UXQĚ2IIURDGKDFNLQJWUHNVĚ&DUULDJHULGHV Cycling event through Dumfries Ě+LJKO\WUDLQHGSURIHVVLRQDOWHDPĚ%ULWLVK:DWHU6NL Ě2XWGRRUIORRGOLJKWDUHQDĚ9LVLW6FRWODQGDFFUHGLWHG 72301 DIILOLDWHGĚ$OOHTXLSPHQWSURYLGHGĚ\HDUVH[SHULHQFH 35850 oooo Activity Centre For a list of exciting events taking place ƒ 2SHQ $OO\HDU throughout Dumfries & Galloway 2SHQ $SU2FWGDLO\DPSP 7 days a week – please phone for availability. $GPLVVLRQ $GXOWĨ&KLOGĨ5LQJRVĨIRU Admission: Adult £25, Child £25. see pages 54-55 %DQDQDĨSHUSHUVRQ6SHHG%RDW7ULSĨ £40 Loan a Pony for half day.

135 MOFFAT F2 89 RINGFORD D4 89 RINGFORD D4 The Green Frog The Green Frog, Hammerlands, Moffat DG10 9QL T: 01683 221220 M: 0777 973 4448 www.thegreenfrogmoffat.co.uk Family friendly, café, fishery, children’s play activities, small animals to visit and small garden centre. Low cost family day out. 93468 ƒ, Open: All year. Apr-Oct: Mon-Sun, 8am-5pm. Nov-Mar: Mon-Sun, 9am-4pm. Fishing @ Barstobrick Visitor Centre Walking @ Barstobrick Visitor Centre Ringford, Castle Douglas DG7 2AU Ringford, Castle Douglas DG7 2AU T/F: 01557 820112 [email protected] T/F: 01557 820112 www.barstobrick.co.uk [email protected] www.barstobrick.co.uk 136 MOFFAT F2 On site coarse fishing in still water ponds (Carp, Tench, Walks to Neilson’s Monument. Miles of tracks and paths. All Moffat and District Community Initiative Roach, Bream, Chub). Permits available at Visitor Centre. ability walks around a network of ponds. Free walking map. 1 Ladyknowe, Moffat DG10 9DY Coaching available by arrangement. Meals or picnics Red kites, ducks, butterflies, dragonflies. Ample parking. T: 01683 220 227 available from Neilson’s Coffee Shop. Meals available at Neilson’s Coffee Shop. [email protected] www.visitmoffat.co.uk Ě&RDUVHILVKLQJĚ1HLOVRQďV&RIIHH6KRSĚ)DUPVKRS Ě)UHHZDONLQJPDSĚ7UDFNVDQGSDWKVĚ$OODELOLW\ZDONV Scotland’s 1st ‘Walkers are Welcome’ Town, a haven for walkers, Ě6HOIFDWHULQJDFFRPPRGDWLRQĚ)DPLO\JDPHV SOD\DUHD Ě&\FOLQJSRQ\WUHNNLQJĚ1HLOVRQďV&RIIHH6KRS mid-point on the Southern Upland Way and start point for Annandale Ě/RGJHVIRUVDOHĚ:LOGOLIHZDONVĚ&\FOLQJSRQ\WUHNNLQJ Ě)DUPVKRSĚ6HOIFDWHULQJDFFRPRGDWLRQĚ/RGJHVIRUVDOH 77316 Way. Outstanding conservation town with excellent accommodation, 77316 cafés, restaurants and shops. Free parking in town centre. ooo Visitor Attaction ooo Visitor Attaction 38747 Open: All year. Open: All year. Mar-Oct: daily, 10am-6pm. Open: All year. Nov-Feb: Fri, Sat, Sun, 10am-4pm. Mar-Oct: daily, 10am-6pm. Admission: Free. Admission: Permits available at Visitor Centre £5 per day. Nov-Feb: Fri, Sat, Sun, 10am-4pm.

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140 By ST JOHN’S TOWN OF DALRY D3 111 By NEWTON STEWART C4 Galloway Forest Park Red Deer Range Forestry Commission Scotland On A712 between New Galloway and Newton Stewart. T: 01671 402420 www.forestry.gov.uk/gallowayforestpark The ideal place to look for Scotland’s largest land mammal. Good all year round, magnificent during October rutting! 69677 Open: Jun-Sep: 10am-12 noon. Admission: Adult £3.50, Child £2.50, Conc £2.50, Family £10. Forrest Estate Experiences St John’s Town of Dalry, nr Castle Douglas DG7 3XS T: 01644 430015 M: 0774 769 1447 [email protected] www.forrestestateexperiences.com 142 CLATTERINGSHAWS, by NEW GALLOWAY D3 146 NEWTON STEWART TO NEW GALLOWAY C4-D3 Forrest Estate specialises in providing access and education Clatteringshaws Visitor Centre Queen’s Way Tourist Route for a range of country sports including clay pigeon Forestry Commission Scotland A712 Newton Stewart to New Galloway Road T: 01671 402420 shooting, deer stalking, fly fishing and game shooting on a Clatteringshaws, 6 miles west of New Galloway Get the Galloway Forest Park experience and see the Wild Goat breathtaking estate in the heart of Galloway. T: 01644 420285 Park, the Red Deer Range and Murray’s Monument. Access to www.forestry.gov.uk/gallowayforestpark artworks and Glen O’ the Bar viewpoint.

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of the Raiders’ Road forest . 69677 58507 Looking for 2SHQ $OO\HDU ooo Visitor Attraction & By appointment. Open: 1 Apr-3 Jul: 10.30am-4.30pm. 4 Jul-4 Sep: glorious gardens? 10.30am-5.30pm. 5 Sep-30 Oct: 10.30am-4.30pm. www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk/ Admission: Free. Parking £3 per car, per day. gardens

143 GATEHOUSE OF FLEET D5 Cally Woods Golf Forestry Commission Scotland Gatehouse of Fleet T: 01671 402420 www.forestry.gov.uk/gallowayforestpark In this tranquil woodland, the cares Join us in the Year of Natural Scotland of the world seem to drop away as you become immersed in its peaceful 2013 as we celebrate Scotland’s natural beauty. The bluebells are wonderful heritage. Plan your trip and experience it in the spring! There are three superb 69677 waymarked trails to follow of varying for yourself! lengths from one to three miles. www.visitscotland.com/natural

141 SANDYHILLS E5 144 GLENTROOL C3 By BORGUE, KIRKCUDBRIGHT D5 Glentrool Visitor Centre Brighouse Bay Golf & Leisure Club Forestry Commission Scotland Brighouse Bay DG6 4TS Off A714 at Bargrennan, 12 miles north of Newton Stewart. T: 01557 870409 (club) 01557 870509 (Golf office) T: 01671 840302 www.forestry.gov.uk/gallowayforestpark [email protected] www.brighousebay-golfclub.co.uk www.7stanesmountainbiking.com Superb 1200 acre coastal location 18-hole, 6501 yard, par 73 golf Gateway to the Galloway Hills. Waymarked trails, cycle routes, course. 9-hole family course, , practice area, indoor picnic areas, small shop and café, amidst the highest hills of south swimming pool with toddlers pool, Jacuzzi, games room, bar and

Scotland. Maps and information on hill ranges available. 69677 bistro. Golfing breaks available. ooo Visitor Attraction % 71671 Open: All year. 1 Mar-31 Oct: 10am-11pm. Open: 21 Mar-3 Jul: 10.30am-4.30pm. 1 Nov-1 Mar: restricted hours. 4 Jul-4 Sep: 10.30am-5.30pm. Admission: Please contact leisure club for prices. Barend Riding Centre 5 Sep-30 Oct: 10.30am-4.30pm. Sandyhills, Dalbeattie DG5 4NU Admission: Free. Parking £3 per car, per day. T: 01387 780533 M: 0774 609 5248 145 By NEW GALLOWAY (8 miles) C4 COLVEND E5 Sandyhills just off A710. Treks and lessons for all abilities, starting with weenie rides (free rosette) for 4 years and Wild Goat Park Colvend Golf Club over. Family run with exceptional routes through Dalbeattie Forestry Commission Scotland Colvend, Sandyhills, Dalbeattie DG5 4PY Forest and surrounding countryside. On A712, approximately half T: 01556 630398 F: 01556 630495 way between New Galloway [email protected] Ě%HDXWLIXOVFHQHU\Ě)UHHNLGVURVHWWHVĚ4XLHWULGHV and Newton Stewart. www.colvendgolfclub.co.uk Ě)ULHQGO\H[SHULHQFHGVWDIIĚ&KDOOHQJLQJOHVVRQV T: 01671 402420 18 challenging holes on picturesque Ě&RPSHWLWYHUDWHVĚ)DVWKDFNVĚ8QIRUJHWWDEOHH[SHULHQFH www.forestry.gov.uk/gallowayforestpark course with superb views over the Our wild goats are great to watch, as Galloway Hills and Solway Firth. 69677 67900

they wander the hillside of the forest 20074 Open: All year. Mon-Sun, 9am-5pm. park. The goats do come up to the fence Open: All year. $GPLVVLRQ $GXOWIURPĨ&KLOGIURPĨ and they are partial to a sandwich or two, so watch out! Admission: Round tickets ZHHNGD\DQGZHHNHQG Ĩ Day tickets ZHHNGD\DQGZHHNHQG Ĩ

12 By THORNHILL E2 147 By NEWTON STEWART C4 DUMFRIES F4 Drumlanrig Castle & Country Estate Kirroughtree Visitor Centre Dumfries & County Golf Club Thornhill DG3 4AQ T: 01848 331555 Forestry Commission Scotland Edinburgh Road, Dumfries DG1 1JX [email protected] Off A75 at Palnure, 3 miles east of Newton Stewart. T: 01387 253585 www.drumlanrig.com T: 01671 402420 www.forestry.gov.uk/gallowayforestpark [email protected] Many kilometres of cycle tracks and off road www.7stanesmountainbiking.com www.thecounty.org.uk mountain bike trails to suit all abilities. Southern gateway to Galloway Forest Park, home to great walks, Beautifully mature parkland course with USGA Standard greens. A (See display advert on page 64). 7stanes mountain biking trails, café and bike shop. Gift shop, challenge to all levels of golfer. 69677 23294 adventure play area, picnic areas. ooooo Castle &ß ooo Visitor Attraction &ƒ 23471 Open: All year. Open: Castle: 23 Mar-31 Aug, Mon-Sun, 11am-4pm Open: 21 Mar-3 Jul: 10.30am-4.30pm. Admission: See website for green fee deals. (last entry). Gardens & Country Estate: 23 Mar-30 Sep: 4 Jul-4 Sep: 10.30am-5.30pm. daily, 10am-5pm. 5 Sep-30 Oct: 10.30am-4.30pm. Admission: Visit website for 2013 charges. Admission: Free. Parking £3 per car, per day.

40 For further information on accommodation and exploring Scotland, go to www.visitscotland.com Great days out – Leisure Activities

GATEHOUSE OF FLEET D5 NEW GALLOWAY D3 Gatehouse Golf Club New Galloway Golf Club Leisure Centres/ Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2BE High Street, New Galloway DG7 3RN T: 01557 814766 T: 01644 420737 [email protected] [email protected] Swimming Pools www.gatehousegolfclub.com www.nggc.co.uk A little gem of a course set in the A delightful 9-hole golf course which is a beautiful Fleet Valley. gem among rural courses in Scotland. 37619 47166 Open: All year. Open: All year. Admission: $GXOWĨSHUKROHVĨSHUKROHV Green fees: 'DLO\*UHHQ)HHĨ &KLOGĨ RUKROHV :HHNO\*UHHQ)HHĨ Buggies for hire.

KIRKCUDBRIGHT (3 miles) D5 PORTPATRICK A5 CASTLE DOUGLAS E4 Tongland Family Golf Centre Portpatrick (Dunskey & Dinvin) Castle Douglas Sports Centre 7RQJODQG.LUNFXGEULJKW'*/8 Golf Club Dunmuir Road, Castle Douglas. At Castle Douglas High School T: 01556 680226 [email protected] Golf Course Road, Portpatrick, T: 07731 658 781 www.tonglandgolf.co.uk Stranraer DG9 8TB T: 01776 810273 Four court games hall and gymnasium for multi sport activities Family Golf Centre offering par 3 course, covered driving range plus [email protected] with a two court floodlit outdoor multi use games area. grass , putting area, tuition, club and trolly hire and small pro www.portpatrickgolfclub.com shop and café. All ages and abilities welcomed. Superbly presented clifftop golf courses overlooking Irish coastline. Fabulous 49194 149 CASTLE DOUGLAS E4

greens. A warm welcome awaits you! 50214 ooo Activity Centre ƒ& Castle Douglas Swimming Pool & Fitness Suite Open: All year. Market Street, Castle Douglas Open: All year. Apr-Oct, Mon-Sun, 9.30am-8pm. Admission: 'XQVNH\$GXOWĨ0RQ)ULĨ6DW6XQ T: 01556 502745 [email protected] Nov-Mar, Mon-Sun, 9.30am-6pm. 'LQYLQ$GXOWĨ KROHV Ĩ KROHV  www.dumgal.gov.uk Admission: KROHV$GXOWĨ&KLOGĨ Junior (under 18) half stated price. Main pool and sauna. Pool has 4 lanes and is 15.75m long. KROHV$GXOWĨ&KLOGĨ Profiles+ Fitness Suite with air conditioning and satellite TV. Variety of sessions including swimming lessons, public and lane swimming, aqua aerobics, fun sessions and 50+ activities. POWFOOT, by ANNAN G4 18419 Powfoot Golf Club ooo Leisure Centre % , Annan DG12 5QE Open: All year. Phone for details or see www.dumgal.gov.uk T: 01461 204100 F: 01461 204111 [email protected] or [email protected] www.powfootgolfclub.com Admission: Admission cost varies depending on activity. Designed by the legendary James Braid in 1903 and set in breathtaking scenery in Dumfriessshire, Powfoot Golf Course presents a mixture of both links and parkland golf of the 150 CASTLE DOUGLAS AND NEWTON STEWART E4-C4 highest standard. 50314 Carlingwark and Stronord Outdoor Centres Open: All year. Carlingwark, Castle Douglas Admission: :HHNGD\URXQGĨGD\WLFNHWĨ T: 01556 504146 :HHNHQGURXQGĨGD\WLFNHWĨ Stronord, Newton Stewart T: 01671 402185 www.dumgal.gov.uk/outdooractivities We can provide exhilarating and safe outdoor activity sessions that LANGHOLM H3 help you attain your aims for your group as part of a residential experience or on a non-residential basis. Activities we provide Langholm Golf Course include, sailing, canoeing, mountain biking, climbing, orienteering :KLWDVLGH/DQJKROP'*-5 and hillwalking. M: 0772 487 5151 [email protected] www.langholmgolfclub.co.uk Picturesque hillside course with spectacular views. Signature hole is short par 4 over a gully but with gully in front of green and out of bounds behind-a 4 is a good score. 151 DALBEATTIE E4 34886 Dalbeattie Sports Centre Open: All year. Daylight hours. Haugh Road, Dalbeattie Admission: 'D\WLFNHWĨ At Dalbeattie High School T: 01556 611365 Four court games hall and gymnasium for multi sport activities.

LOCKERBIE G3 119 DUMFRIES F4 Lockerbie Golf Club &RUULH5RDG/RFNHUELH'*1' T: 01576 203363 [email protected] www.lockerbiegolf.co.uk 18-hole parkland golf course (5,463 yards) with stunning views of the Solway and Thornhill Golf Club WKH/DNH'LVWULFW

36195 Pop into a VisitScotland Information Open: All year, all day. Admission: :HHNGD\5RXQG'D\ĨĨ Centre and pick up a free copy of the 6DWXUGD\5RXQG'D\ĨĨ Barracuda Club, Cairndale Hotel & Leisure Club 6XQGD\5RXQGĨ  Dumfries & Galloway Golf Guide English Street, Dumfries DG1 2DF T: 01387 254111 F: 01387 240288 [email protected] MONREITH C5 SOUTHERNESS F5 www.cairndalehotel.co.uk St Medan Golf Club Southerness Golf Club Located within the Cairndale Hotel in Dumfries, the Monreith, Newton Stewart DG8 8NJ Southerness, Dumfries DG2 8AZ Barracuda Club offers 14m heated indoor pool, sauna, T: 01988 700358 T: 01387 880677 steam room, hot spa bath and gym. Limited number of [email protected] [email protected] day passes. www.stmedangolfclub.com www.southernessgolfclub.com Friendly 9-hole course with 18 tees on Superb Championship links course on Ě'D\SDVVHVDYDLODEOHĚ2SHQGD\VĚ)RUXPFDI¿EDU WKHVKRUHVRI/XFH%D\LQVRXWKZHVW Solway coast with magnificent views of Scotland. Cumbrian and Kirkcudbrightshire hills. 17415 55996 55347 Open: All year. Clubhouse: Mar-Oct, daily. Open: All year. 2SHQ All year. Sun-Fri: 7am-10pm (last entry 9.30pm). Course: daylight hours. Sat: 7am-8pm (last entry 7.30pm). Please note that Admission: :HHNGD\URXQGĨGD\WLFNHWĨ FKLOGUHQDUHUHTXHVWHGWRYDFDWHWKHFOXEE\SP. Admission: See website. :HHNHQGURXQGĨGD\WLFNHWĨ Admission: Adult day pass £10, Child day pass £5, monthly PHPEHUVKLSDYDLODEOH

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152 DUMFRIES F4 155 KELLOHOLM, by SANQUHAR E2 David Keswick Athletic Centre Hillview Leisure Centre and Multi Play Area Parks and Play Areas Marchmount, Dumfries Kirkland Drive, Kelloholm T: 01659 67777 T: 01387 269423 Profiles+ Fitness Suite with 11 fitness stations and full size indoor A 400m all-weather surface, 8 lane all weather athletics running sports hall with pool and entertainment room as well as a multi- track, five-court sports hall, two gyms and Profiles+ Fitness Suite use outdoor astro pitch. with 15 fitness stations, Strength and Conditioning suite. The facility provides fitness classes, basketball, badminton, football, Sports Saturday club and many more children’s activities. 157 KIRKCUDBRIGHT D5 Kirkcudbright Sports Centre St Mary’s Wynd, Kirkcudbright At Kirkcudbright Academy T: 01557 331281 Four-court games hall and gymnasium for multi sport activities. 157 KIRKCUDBRIGHT D5 CASTLE DOUGLAS E4 Kirkcudbright Swimming Pool Lochside Park DG6 4AW T: 01557 331881 Castle Douglas www.kbtpool.co.uk 7DNHWLPHRXWLQ/RFKVLGH3DUNVWUROOLQJE\WKHORFKRUMXVWVLWWLQJ Clean, safe & friendly. Built & run by the enjoying the views. This park has two children’s play areas, pedalo community. 20m pool, well-equipped boats, rowing boats and putting. gym, including PowerPlate. Charity No. SCO 04144.

Southerness Golf Club 34296 oooo Leisure Centre % Open: Park-All year. Activities seasonal. Open: Apr-Sep. Tee off at fantastic golf courses Open: All year. Early season; Sat-Sun only, Jul-Aug; daily. Admission: Contact pool for opening times and prices. Admission: Free. www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk/golf

118 DUMFRIES F4 158 NEWTON STEWART C4 DALBEATTIE E4 Merrick Leisure Centre Colliston Park Crosbie Road, Newton Stewart DG8 6JQ Dalbeattie T: 01671 404301 [email protected] Enjoy spending time in Colliston Park either strolling or enjoying www.dumgal.gov.uk/merrick a seat overlooking the pond. Features include the iron latticework Offers quality leisure facilities’including a 3-court games hall bridge and the bandstand constructed with gas light columns and fitness suite. It has a 25 metre swimming pool, used for a from Glasgow. combination of lane swimming and more sociable water activities as well as a spa and sauna. Find us on Facebook. 38138 ooo Leisure Centre % Open: Paddle boats and putting: Apr-Sep. Early season: Open: All year. Mon-Fri: 7am-10pm. Sat-Sun: 10am-5pm. Sat-Sun only. Jul-Aug: daily. N.B. This facility is utilised by the school during term-time, Admission: Free. DG One therefore there is restricted access to facilities. Hoods Loaning, Dumfries DG1 2HT Please check prior to your visit. T: 01387 243550 F: 01387 263809 [email protected] 159 SANQUHAR E2 DUMFRIES F4 Enjoy three separate swimming pool areas including leisure water. Benefit from our fitness suite. Try our great range of The Fun Pool & Fitness Suite Dock & Castledykes Park Multi Play Area sports in the biggest sports hall in the whole region. See our Blackaddie Road, Sanquhar DG4 6AD Dumfries What’s On Guide. T: 01659 58018 [email protected] T: 01387 265825 Ě1HDUWRZQFHQWUHĚ)UHHFDUSDUNLQJĚ3RROVLGHFDI¿Ě)DPLO\ Situated in the grounds of Buccleuch Estate The Funpool hosts a Have a great time in two of Dumfries’ best known parks. You IULHQGO\EXLOGLQJĚ+HDOWKVXLWHIDFLOLWLHVĚ$FFHVVLEOHE\URDGUDLO 16.7m main pool and a 8m training pool. Health suite and an 18 can take part in activities such as tennis, bowling, putting and Ě$FFUHGLWHGILWQHVVHTXLSPHQWĚ3UHPLHUHQWHUWDLQPHQWYHQXH piece gym to keep you busy. Every Wednesday 11.45-12.30pm and trampolining in Dock Park. Both of these picturesque parks have 23501 7.15-8pm we have water aerobics. The facility also has excellent children’s play areas. Admission free.

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153 DUMFRIES F4 Connect with us... MOFFAT F2 Dumfries Ice Bowl Moffatasia King Street, Dumfries DG2 9AN www.facebook.com/visitscotland Station Park, Moffat T: 01387 251300 T: 01683 220912 [email protected] Interactive water play feature with fountains of fun for everyone. www.twitter.com/visitscotland Situated in central Dumfries. Perfect for all your ice sport needs. Also boating lake, putting green, children’s play area and Please call for details on activities and programmes. Skating, picnic benches. curling and ice hockey.

23488 160 SANQUHAR E2 oooo Leisure Centre Lorimer Park Athletics Track and Play Area Sanquhar Open: Apr-Sep. Mon-Sun, weather depending. Open: Sep-Mar: Mon-Thur, 10am-11.30pm; Fri, 7am-11.30pm; T: 01659 50347 Admission: Free. Sat, 6am-11.30pm; Sun, 8am-11.30pm. Mar-May: Mon-Thur, 9am-10pm; Fri, 8am-11pm; Sat-Sun, 10am-6pm. Four lane athletics track, long jump pit, playing fields, children’s Phone 01387 251300 for skating & curling session times. play equipment, putting and trampolines.

154 DUMFRIES F4 123 STRANRAER A4 STRANRAER A4 King George V All Weather Complex Ryan Centre Agnew Park Glasgow Road, Dumfries Fairhurst Road, Stranraer DG9 7AP T: 01776 703535 Stranraer T: 01776 703535 T: 01387 248218 [email protected] www.dumgal.gov.uk/ryancentre /DUJHERDWLQJODNHZLWKIHDWXUHLVODQGDQGZDWHUSOD\HTXLSPHQW www.dumgal.gov.uk Swimming pool including 25m 4 lane main pool, leisure water and Putting greens, educational play area, miniature railway, mini car This complex comprises a full size, floodlit synthetic football pitch flumes. Games hall, movement room, Profiles+ Fitness and Health racing circuit, pavilion/café. Pleasant walkways through gardens. and multi-park area with three tennis courts. Suite. Dedicated under 16s fitness suite. Café, soft play area. Opening hours variable. Theatre, cinema, lounge bar and conference facilities. The facility provides a Profiles+ Fitness Suite with air conditioning Admission free.

and Sky TV. Showers and changing available. Find us on Facebook – The Ryan Centre and Theatre. 52695 oooo Leisure Centre Open: All year. Mon-Fri, 8am-10.30pm. Sat & Sun, 8am-5pm.

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Dumfries & Galloway produces a stunning array of delicious produce, from smoked • Taste real local ale from the region fish to award-winning meat, and mature cheeses to refreshing ice creams. and learn the secrets of preparing the traditional tipple at Sulwath Brewers in Castle Douglas. Spend a peaceful few hours enjoying homebaking Thistle ‘B’ Scrumptious in Castle Douglas is just one in a café, dine in an exquisite restaurant or visit of the region’s stores which offer a whole host of • For regional fish, you can visit one one of the producers to see how the fresh local foodie delights, working closely with many Scottish of the smokehouses such as Marrbury ingredients go from farm to table. producers to sell eggs, meats, cheeses and more, Smokehouse near Carsluith, and the alongside arts and crafts gifts. Galloway Smokehouse, on the A75 You can attend a number of great food events between Gatehouse of Fleet and Newton which take place across the region, promoting the Kilnford Barns Farm Shop, west of Dumfries, has a Stewart, to see the traditional smoking excellent produce and talented local chefs. top quality butcher, deli and larder offering a range process for Scottish salmon. of foods, wine and beer alongside beautiful local Celebrate Dumfries & Galloway’s delicious local crafts and gifts. • The region is also famed for its food and drink at Flavour Fortnight in September. tasty ice cream, such as Glen Urr, The Loch Arthur Creamery and Farm Shop, 6 miles who also make ice cream cakes, and Pick up some local produce at one of the 12 farmers’ from Dumfries, offers hand-made, organic cheeses, Cream o’ Galloway, which produces markets throughout the region including Dumfries which have been winning major accolades for around 30 award-winning flavours with Farmers’ Market, which has around 30 stalls almost 20 years. A new farm shop and café opened natural ingredients and organic milk from with meat, game, cheeses, fish, home grown in 2012. their own farm near Gatehouse of Fleet. vegetables, breads and baking for sale, along with many other items.

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There are a number of fantastic cafés and restaurants throughout the region where you can try delicious local produce. Try local Galloway beef steaks and Wigtownshire lamb at Campbell’s restaurant in Portpatrick. Drummuir Farm ice cream – over 20 fl avours available The Del Amitri Restaurant in Annan is a traditional each day style restaurant which produces fantastic dishes with Scottish and European influences, using the finest local produce where possible. maturing whisky and inhale the heady vapours of Enjoy a delicious range of cakes and tray bakes the Tun Room. Continue on through the distillery at Neilson’s Coffee Shop, open all year round at gardens before the tour finishes in the Dramming Barstobrick Visitor Centre. Room where you can enjoy a dram of Bladnoch’s finest single malt whisky. On the green banks of River Bladnoch you’ll find Scotland’s most southerly distillery, where you can spend the morning on a guided tour. At Bladnoch Distillery you can see the whisky-making 01 Artisan cheese making at Loch Arthur Creamery, Beeswing. Thistle ‘B’ Scrumptious – 2012 winner 02 The wash still, Bladnoch Distillery. process right the way from the grain to the cask, of Thistle Award for Best Shopping 03 Afternoon tea at Abbey Cottage, New Abbey. Experience. by wandering through the warehouses filled with 04 Sulwath beer, produced in Castle Douglas.

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Garden Wise Plant and Garden Centre Castle Douglas Road, Dumfries DG2 8PP T: 01387 262654 F:01387 263663 [email protected] gardenwise-dumfries.co.uk By CARSLUITH C5 One of the largest independently-owned garden centres in Scotland. Wide selection of healthy plants, garden sundries. Superb coffee shop: all food home-made on the premises and simply delicious. Enjoy a leisurely visit no matter how bad the weather. Luce Bay Ě+HDOWK\SODQWVĚ3HWHU3DQVWDWXHĚ6XSHUFRIIHHVKRS Ě,QGHSHQGHQWO\RZQHGĚ)UHHFDUSDUNĚ'LVDEOHGIULHQGO\ Join us in the Year of Natural Scotland Ě$LUFRQGLWLRQHGWKURXJKRXWĚPIURP$ 27239 2013 as we celebrate Scotland’s oooo Garden Centre ‰ 2SHQ $OO\HDU0RQ6DWDPSP 6XQIURP natural heritage, plan your trip 10am). Coffee shop closes 4.30pm. and experience it for yourself! $GPLVVLRQ )UHH Marrbury Smokehouse at Carsluith Castle (See display advert on page 61). Near Gatehouse of Fleet, Wigtownshire DG8 6RW www.visitscotland.com/natural T/F: 01671 820476 [email protected] www.visitmarrbury.co.uk DUMFRIES F4 DUMFRIES F4 Peoples Awards Food Champions 2010. Highly acclaimed Marrbury Smokehouse shop and luxury café. Haven for food Kings lovers, Vincent and Ruby Marr personally welcome guests 12 Queensberry Street, Dumfries DG1 4EX with tastings of traditionally smoked luxury Scottish foods. T: 01387 254444 www.kingsonline.co.uk Historic Castle with free entry on site. ,QGHSHQGHQWFRIIHHVKRSVHUYLQJ Ě6WDUVRI,79ďV&RXQWU\ZLVH.LWFKHQĚ6PRNHKRXVHVKRS speciality coffee and teas in a relaxed atmosphere. With breakfast and lunch Ě/X[XU\FDI¿Ě&RPLQJVRRQĘIDQWDVWLFELVWURGLQLQJ 37546 PHQXV&KULVWLDQERRNVDQGFDUGVLWďV oooo Visitor Attraction % well worth a visit. 34028 Open: Vary according to season. Open: All year. Please telephone first if travelling a long distance. (Call for details of evening opening times for bistro.) Admission: Free. Tarff Valley Ltd /RFNHUELH5RDG'XPIULHV'XPIULHV *DOORZD\'*3) T: 01387 261661 F: 01387 240184 [email protected] CASTLE KENNEDY, STRANRAER A4 A one-stop shop for the horse and small animal lover, Castle Kennedy & Gardens alongside innovative ranges that include giftware, clothing Castle Kennedy, Stranraer DG9 8SJ Connect with us... and local foods. Relax and enjoy the freshly-brewed tea, T: 01581 400225 F:01776 706248 coffee and delicious home baking in our Coffee Shop. [email protected] www.castlekennedygardens.co.uk Ě/RFDODUWVFUDIWĚVWDUUDWLQJĚ)UHHSDUNLQJ

Enjoy delicious home-baking and light Ě/RFDOO\SURGXFHGIRRGĚ&RIIHHVKRSĚ1LFHDQGIULHQGO\ www.facebook.com/visitscotland Ě'LVDEOHGDFFHVVĚ,GHDOORFDWLRQ lunches in our charming tearoom (free entry)  overlooking the gardens and gift shop. 18437 oooo Tourist Shop $‰ oooo Garden &ƒ, Open: All year. Mon-Sat, 8am-5.30pm. www.twitter.com/visitscotland Open: Feb-Mar: Weekends only, 10am-5pm. Sun, 10am-4pm. Apr-Oct: Daily, 10am-5pm. Admission: Adult £5, Concs £3.50, Child £3.50, Family £11. Discount for groups. (See display advert on page 61).

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Drummuir Farm Ice Cream Pumpernickel Cream o’ Galloway Clarencefield Road, Collin, Dumfries DG1 4PX )ULDUV9HQQHO'XPIULHV'*5/7) Rainton, Gatehouse of Fleet, Kirkcudbrightshire DG7 2DR 7)HQTXLULHV#GUXPPXLUIDUPFRXN [email protected] www.pumpernickelcatering.co.uk T: 01557 815222 F: 0808 280 2162 www.drummuirfarm.co.uk Café serving tasty wholesome food in a warm and friendly [email protected] www.creamogalloway.co.uk Home made ice cream, light lunches and home baking. atmosphere. Enjoy snacks such as filled rolls, toasties, Visit the home of Cream o’ Galloway luxury ice cream for the Enjoy a freshly made coffee whilst the children play outside, baguettes, paninis, baked potatoes and home baking most scrumptious flavours. Indulge in an ice cream sundae or the wee ones have fun in our indoor toddler area. We are or enjoy a main meal from our extensive menu and daily or book the ice cream tasting event to sample 10 of the just 2 miles from the A75, with ample parking and situated VSHFLDOV6SHFLDOLW\TXDOLW\WHDVDQGFRIIHHV'LVDEOHGDQG 30 flavours. (See display advert on inside back cover). in beautiful countryside. child friendly. Ě/X[XU\LFHFUHDPĚ7DVWLQJHYHQWVĚ$GYHQWXUHSOD\JURXQG Ě1RDGPLVVLRQFKDUJHĚ'HOLFLRXVLFHFUHDPDQGIRRG Ě)DPLO\UXQĚ*UHDWSODFHWRHDWĚ)UHVKZKROHVRPHIRRG Ě+RPHPDGHEXUJHUVĚ0HHWWKHFRZVĚ'HOLFLRXVFDNHV Ě,QGRRUWRGGOHUDUHDĚ2XWGRRUSDUNĚ'LVDEOHGIDFLOLWLHV Ě([FHOOHQWDPELHQFH VHUYLFHĚ&KLOG)DPLO\IULHQGO\ Ě)DPLO\IXQĚ1DWXUHWUDLOV Ě0RWRUF\FOLVWVZHOFRPH Ě1LFHDQGFOHDQĚ2XWVLGHFDWHULQJDYDLODEOH 21202 23323

50658 oooo Visitor Attraction © ƒE Open: All year. Summer opening times: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. 2SHQ )HE1RY)HE0RQ6XQDPSP Open: Mar-Dec. Open weekends Mar: 10.30am-5.30pm. Winter opening times: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. 0DU1RY0RQ6XQDPSP Apr-Sep: daily, 10.30am-5.30pm. (DVWHU:KLWVXQ-XO$XJ0RQ6XQDPSP Oct-Christmas: weekends, 10.30am-4.30pm.

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Galloway Lodge Preserves Galloway Activity Centre Gallie Craig Coffee House Fleetvale, High Street, Gatehouse Of Fleet, Castle Douglas DG7 2HR Shirmers Bridge, Loch Ken, Parton, Castle Douglas DG7 3NQ 0XOORI*DOORZD\'UXPPRUH6WUDQUDHU'*+3 T: 01557 814001 F: 01557 814005 T/F: 01644 420626 [email protected] www.lochken.co.uk 7HQTXLULHV#JDOOLHFUDLJFRXN [email protected] www.gallowaylodge.co.uk New Waterfront Café serving a range of delicious home- www.galliecraig.co.uk Award-winning producers of the finest preserves. Visit our made soups, freshly baked treats and freshly prepared hot Visit the award-winning Gallie Craig coffee shop/restaurant beautiful coffee house and gift shop, if you are looking for and cold food. The café is within the activity centre and has perched on the cliff edge with breathtaking panoramic WKDWXQLTXHJLIWRXUVSHFLDOLVWWHDPZLOOPDNHDJLIWKDPSHU fantastic views across Loch Ken. Relax and enjoy the great YLHZVDW6FRWODQGďVPRVWVRXWKHUO\SRLQWZKLOVWVDPSOLQJ to suit all budgets. views while watching some of the activities on offer. the delicious freshly-prepared food and home baking. Ě$ZDUGZLQQLQJĚ)ULHQGO\VHUYLFHĚ/X[XU\JLIWV Ě)DQWDVWLFVHWWLQJĚ*UHDWKRPHEDNLQJĚ)UHVKO\SUHSDUHG Ě7XUIURRIĚ%UHDWKWDNLQJSDQRUDPLFYLHZVĚ&OLIIWRSWHUUDFH Ě+DQGPDGHSURGXFHĚ+RPHEDNLQJĚ4XDOLW\KDPSHU IRRGĚ$FWLYLWLHVRQRIIHUĚ9LHZVRI5HG.LWHVĚ'HFNLQJRQ Ě'HOLFLRXVKRPHEDNLQJĚ([WHQVLYHJLIWVKRSĚ$PSOHIUHH VHUYLFHĚ6SHFLDOLW\IRRGVĚ/LFHQVHG ZDWHUIURQWĚ)XQFWLRQKLUHRQUHTXHVW SDUNLQJĚ&RDFKSDUWLHVZHOFRPHĚ'LVDEOHGDFFHVV 27163 27166  E oooo Activity Centre &E ‰ 2SHQ $OO\HDUH[FHSW'HF -DQ 2SHQ $SU2FWDPSPGDLO\)XQFWLRQVHYHQWV Open: Feb-Nov. Apr-end Oct: daily, 10am-5.30pm. 0RQ6DWDPSP6XQDPSP IDFLOLW\KLUHRQGHPDQG3OHDVHHQTXLUH Winter hours (Nov, Feb, Mar): open 5 days (closed (last orders in cafe 4.30pm every day). 7KXUV)UL DPSP&ORVHG'HFDQG-DQ

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Abbey Cottage Coffees & Crafts 26 Main Street, New Abbey, Dumfries DG2 8BY T: 01387 850377 F: 01848 200536 [email protected] www.abbeycottagetearoom.com Cottage Restaurant, beside Sweetheart Abbey, serving coffees, teas and light meals throughout the day. Guild of Tea Shops “Award of Excellence” 2012. Past Winner of Đ%HVW7HDURRPđIURP7DVWHRI6FRWODQG,QFOXGHVTXDOLW\ gift shop. Ě7DEOHVHUYLFHĚ$ZDUGZLQQLQJUHVWDXUDQWĚ)RRGDOOHUJ\PHQX Ě&DUSDUNLQJĚ*DUGHQPHDOVĚ'RJVZHOFRPHLQJDUGHQ 10620 2SHQ )HE'HF)HE 0DU:HG6XQDPSP 1 Apr-31 Oct: Mon-Sun, 10am-5pm. 1RY 'HF:HG6XQDPSP

NEWTON STEWART C4 Cinnamon 2007 Ltd 73-75 Victoria Street, 1HZWRQ6WHZDUW'*1/ T: 01387 254444 [email protected] www.cinnamon-online.co.uk A wheelchair/pram friendly café, gifts and Christian book shop. Take away.

See website. 83868 Open: All year. ƒE 0RQ6DWDPSP Will open evenings for groups. Sharing an ice cream at Cream o’ Galloway.

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RINGFORD D4 DUMFRIES F4 Restaurants Brasserie 59 The Aston Hotel, Bankend Road, The Crichton, Dumfries DG1 4ZZ T: 01387 272410 [email protected] www.astonhotels.co.uk A first-class experience: traditional cuisine, extensive wine list, contemporary design. Special dietary .

UHTXLUHPHQWVFDWHUHGIRU 58714 Open: All year. 0RQ)ULDPSP6DW 6XQDPSP Neilson’s Coffee Shop @ Barstobrick Ringford, Castle Douglas DG7 2AU T/F: 01557 820112 [email protected] www.barstobrick.co.uk AUCHENCAIRN, CASTLE DOUGLAS E5 DUMFRIES F4 Home made food using local ingredients. Warm welcome. Friendly service. Breakfast, morning Coffee, lunches and afternoon tea available. Ample parking. Watch the horses in the indoor arena through the viewing window while you have lunch. Ě1HLOVRQďV&RIIHH6KRSĚ)DUPVKRSĚ:DONLQJDQGF\FOLQJ Ě$EXQGDQWZLOGOLIHĚ)DPLO\JDPHV SOD\DUHDĚ/RGJHVIRUVDOH Ě)LVKLQJSRQ\WUHNNLQJĚ6HOIFDWHULQJDFFRPPRGDWLRQ 77316 ooo Visitor Attraction Open: All year. Mar-Oct: daily, 10am-6pm. Nov-Feb: Fri, Sat, Sun, 10am-4pm. Balcary Bay Hotel Restaurant Casa Mia Auchencairn, Shore Road, Castle Douglas DG7 1QZ 1XQKROP5RDG'XPIULHV'*-: T: 01556 640217 [email protected] 7 www.balcary-bay-hotel.co.uk [email protected] STRANRAER A4 Award-winning cuisine, based on local Scottish fare with a www.casamiadumfries.co.uk Stir-it classic French influence. Bistro-style lunch menu available Casa Mia has earned a reputation as one of Dumfries *HRUJH6WUHHW6WUDQUDHU'*-37 seven days a week; Sunday lunch offers a three-course meal *DOORZD\ďVWRSUHVWDXUDQWV2SHQVHYHQGD\VDZHHN This welcoming coffee shop offers a fabulous range of homemade in our restaurant. Dinner menu changes daily. Non-residents situated minutes from Town Centre, this delightful place is soups and sandwiches, sumptuous salads and a wide selction of welcome. (See display advert on page 60). set in a secluded corner on the banks of the River Nith. PRXWKZDWHULQJFDNHVZLWKDYLHZGRZQ/RFK5\DQWKHSHUIHFW Ě(DW6FRWODQGDFFUHGLWHGĚ([WHQVLYHZLQHOLVWĚ)LQHGLQLQJ Ě(OHJDQWĚ2SHQGD\VĚ5HOD[LQJĚ/XQFKDQGGLQQHUĚ place to stop. Ě$$5RVHWWHVIRUIRRGĚ6HFOXGHGHQFKDQWHGORFDWLRQ ([FHSWLRQDOĚ(DUO\HYHQLQJPHQXĚ/XQFK3URPRWLRQ Ě2QWKHZDWHUďVHGJHĚ'LVDEOHGIULHQGO\ 13881 18351

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CREETOWN C4 Farm Shop/Café The Laird’s Inn Castle Cary Holiday Park, Creetown, Connect with us... Newton Stewart DG8 7DQ T: 01671 820361 [email protected] www.thelairdsinn.co.uk www.facebook.com/visitscotland Country inn in beautiful surroundings serving locally sourced food expertly

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Kilnford Barns Farm Shop Galloway Arms Hotel Courtyard Bistro at the Best Western Station Hotel The Glen, Dumfries DG2 8PT Crocketford DG2 8RA /RYHUV:DON'XPIULHV'*/7 T: 01387 253087 [email protected] 7 ) T: 01387 254316 www.kilnford.co.uk [email protected] www.stationhoteldumfries.co.uk Đ.QRZ\RXUIDUPHU.QRZ\RXUIRRGđ7KHUHLVPRUHWR www.gallowayarmshotel.co.uk Choose from our à la carte menu or our seasonal Daily .LOQIRUGWKDQRXUIDQWDVWLFIDUPVKRSHQMR\RXUPRGHUQ +HULWDJHOLVWHGTXDOLW\EHGURRPYLOODJHKRWHOZLWK Specials for a simple supper or special occasion dinner. )DUP.LWFKHQ&DI¿YLVLWRXUEXWFKHU\GLVFRYHUORFDOFUDIWV UHVWDXUDQWELVWUREDUDQGEHHUJDUGHQMXVWPLOHVIURP Exciting variety of traditional and contemporary home- gifts, enjoy the play area and nature trail. 'XPIULHV)RRGVHUYHGGDLO\IURPDPSPZLWKPRUH cooked dishes from Haggis, Tatties and Neeps to Tempura Ě([FHOOHQFHLQIRRGĚ+RPHUHDUHGEHHIĚ6XSHUGHOL IRUPDOGLQLQJLQ0F.QLJKWďV5HVWDXUDQWIURPSPGDLO\ Prawns. Friendly service in a relaxing atmosphere. Ě)UHVKILVKFRXQWHUĚ)DUP.LWFKHQ&DI¿Ě*DUGHQSOD\DUHD Ě9LOODJHKRWHOĚ)RRGVHUYHGGDLO\Ě%HHUJDUGHQ Ě&KLOGUHQďVPHQXSRUWLRQVĚ'LVDEOHGDFFHVVIURP+RWHO Ě%HDXWLIXOQDWXUHWUDLOĚ)XOORIVXUSULVHV Ě)RRGDPSPĚ'XPIULHVPLOHV Ě9HJHWDULDQYHJDQ FRHOLDFRSWLRQVDOZD\VDYDLODEOH 84606 Ě*LIWYRXFKHUVĚ0HQXVHUYHGLQ+RWHO/RXQJH%DU6XQGD\V 20716

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RINGFORD D4 CASTLE DOUGLAS E4 Castle Douglas Food Town [email protected] www.cd-foodtown.org )RUDXQLTXHVKRSSLQJH[SHULHQFHFRPH and visit around 50 independent shops Join us in the Year of Natural Scotland and cafés/restaurants. 2013 as we celebrate Scotland’s natural

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www.visitscotland.com/natural The School House 5LQJIRUG&DVWOH'RXJODV'*$/ T: 01557 820250 [email protected] KIRKCUDBRIGHT D5 www.schoolhouseringford.com CASTLE DOUGLAS E4 The Schoolhouse is a light airy restaurant. Created from Thistle ’B‘ Scrumptious a former school. Everything is prepared on the premises 207 King Street, Castle Douglas DG7 1DT by the owners from the finest and where possible local T: 01556 504006 M: 0799 956 2644 ingredients. Great food and a friendly welcome. [email protected] www.thistlebscrumptious.co.uk Ě5HDOIUHVKIRRGĚ'LVDEOHGIULHQGO\Ě/RFDOO\VRXUFHG Some of the best produce Scotland’s larder Ě/LFHQVHGĚ1RSDFNHWPL[HVĚ0HDOVDQGVQDFNV has to offer. Scottish Thistle Award National Ě)ULHQGO\ZHOFRPHĚ7UDGLWLRQDO+LJK7HDV winner, Best Shopping Experience 2012. 91030

48364 oooo Tourist Shop Open: Feb-Dec. Open: Feb-Dec. Feb-Mar: 10am-3.30pm. DPSP FORVHG:HGH[FHSW-XO$XJ  Apr-Dec: 10am 4.30pm. Selkirk Arms Hotel (See display advert on page 68). +LJK6WUHHW.LUNFXGEULJKW'*-* 7) [email protected] SANQUHAR E2 The award winning Selkirk Arms Hotel offers either casual dining for both lunch and dinner in the Bistro and al-fresco Blackaddie House Hotel in the garden or a more formal dining experience in Artistas %ODFNDGGLH5RDG6DQTXKDU'*-- restaurant. Superb choice of ales, wines and malts. 7) [email protected] Ě)UHVKORFDOSURGXFHĚ3XEJUXEĚ3RVKQRVKĚ)UHH:L)L www.blackaddiehotel.co.uk Ě&DVXDOGLQLQJĚ$OIUHVFRGLQLQJ Award-winning food in a beautiful country house on the banks of the river Nith. 80530 78102 Open: All year. Í QRRQSPDQGSPIRUIRRGLQWKHELVWUR Open: All year. SPIRU$UWLVWDVUHVWDXUDQW QRRQSP /XQFK SP 'LQQHU 

PORTPATRICK A5 Campbell’s Restaurant Retail 6RXWK&UHVFHQW3RUWSDWULFN'*-57 [email protected] www.campbellsrestaurant.co.uk 5HQRZQHGTXDOLW\VHDIRRGUHVWDXUDQWRIIHULQJDZLGHYDULHW\ of local fresh produce. Set amidst a prime location overlooking Portpatrick Bay. Offering friendly service and select wines in Artist’s studio during Spring Fling relaxing surroundings.

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PORTPATRICK A5 BEESWING E4 CASTLE DOUGLAS E4 The Toffee Shop .LQJ6WUHHW&DVWOH'RXJODV'*/= 7 [email protected] &RQIHFWLRQHU\KHDYHQ)XOORIGHOLFLRXV chocolates, traditional boilings, H[WHQVLYHGLDEHWLFUDQJH*OHQ8UU,FH &UHDPV 6RUEHWV  Open: All year. 0RQ6DWDPSP6XQQRRQSP The Waterfront Hotel & Restaurant Loch Arthur Creamery, Farm Shop and Café 1RUWK&UHVFHQW3RUWSDWULFN'*6; 1HZ$EEH\5RDG%HHVZLQJ'XPIULHV'*-4 T: 01776 810800 F: 01776 810850 7FUHDPHU\#ORFKDUWKXURUJXN [email protected] www.waterfronthotel.com www.locharthur.org.uk DUMFRIES F4 Situated in the scenic village of Portpatrick with stunning Award-winning organic farmhouse cheeses, fruit, harbour and sea views. Comprehensive choice of freshly vegetables, meat, eggs and freshly baked breads, cakes, T.B. Watson – cooked food, mostly from local produce, with particular biscuits and pies, produced on our own farm or sourced Specialist Wine & Spirit Merchant emphasis on a wide array of seafood including locally as locally as possible. Plus an extensive range of fine foods, 11/17 English Street, Dumfries DG1 2BU FDXJKWOREVWHU FUDE baskets, pottery and crafts. T: 01387 256601 M: 0771 356 6222 F: 01387 256601 [email protected] Ě+DUERXUYLOODJHORFDWLRQĚ3DQRUDPLFVHDYLHZV Relax in our new café, serving simple home-made fare in a www.drambusters.com Ě([FHOOHQWVHDIRRGUHVWDXUDQWĚ6W\OLVKKRWHOGHFRU truly beautiful setting. Independent specialist with over 800 whiskies, plus Ě)ULHQGO\KHOSIXOVWDIIĚ*ROISDUWLHVZHOFRPH

80042 other spirits, wines, crystal and great gift ideas. Ě*UHDWJROIGHDOVĚ:RQGHUIXOJDUGHQVORFDOO\ 57464 63361 ooo Tourist Shop %ƒE , 2SHQ $OO\HDU6XPPHU0RQ6XQ%UHDNIDVWDP Open: All year. Open: All year. /XQFK'LQQHUQRRQSP 0RQ)ULDPSP6DWDPSP Mon-Fri, 9am-5.30pm. Sat, 9.30am-5.30pm. :LQWHU0RQ6XQ%UHDNIDVWDP Closed Sundays. (No alcohol sales prior to 10am on any day.) /XQFKQRRQSP'LQQHUSP (See display advert on page 67).

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NEW ABBEY, by DUMFRIES F4 CASTLE DOUGLAS E4 DUMFRIES F4 Admirable Antiques McGill Duncan Gallery Dumfries VisitScotland Information Centre The Old Garage, 54 Main Street, 231 King Street, Castle Douglas DG7 1DT 64 Whitesands, Dumfries DG1 2RS T: 01387 253862 New Abbey DG2 8BY T: 01556 502468 [email protected] www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk T: 01387 257757 [email protected] [email protected] An out of the ordinary Information Centre with a series of public www.admirableantiques.co.uk www.mcgillduncangallery.com artworks within the building and garden patio area. Range of Antique and quality reproduction furniture, Selling works by national and local art and craftwork on display and available for sale. Agent for fine art, silverware, glassware, ceramics, international artists, and Scottish National Express, Citylink, Stena Line ferries to Ireland. Agent for collectables and garden ornaments. paintings from the 19th century

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onwards. 84216 E Open all year. Open: All year. Mon-Sat,10am-5pm. Admission free. Open: Apr-Oct: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun & Bank Holidays 11am-4pm. Nov-Mar: Wed-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun & Bank Holidays 11am-4pm. 23478

DUMFRIES F4 Strands Gallery Shop 30 Great King Street, Dumfries DG1 1BD T: 01387 266666 [email protected] We make our own unique range of jewellery, 'Slate & Silver', slate inlaid with silver. We also stock a superb selection of exceptional jewellery, glass and craft by British designer-makers and craftspeople. Individual and distinctive gifts. 56789 Open: All year. Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm. Admission: Free.

SANQUHAR E2 A’ The Airts 8-12 High Street, Sanquhar DG4 6BL T: 01659 50514 M: 0778 713 4368 [email protected] www.all-the-airts.com Upper Nithsdale’s vibrant Community Arts Centre: retail outlet, specialising in locally produced arts and crafts, including Sanquhar Pattern items; gallery with rolling exhibitions of artwork; theatre; community cinema; Café Airtisans provides refreshments and tasty snacks. 91919 Open: All year. Mon-Sun, 10am-4pm, plus evening performances. Admission: Shop and Gallery free. Theatre and Cinema charged individually.

Shops

CARSLUITH C5 Galloway Smokehouse Carsluith, Newton Stewart DG8 7DN T: 01671 820354 [email protected] For the very best in home smoked foods, freshly landed fish and shellfish cooked daily. 27168 ooo Tourist Shop Open: All year. 9am-5.30pm.

Shopping at Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop.

50 For further information on accommodation and exploring Scotland, go to www.visitscotland.com Great days out – Shopping

CASTLE DOUGLAS E4 DUMFRIES F4 DUMFRIES F4 Castle Douglas Gem Shop T.B. Watson – King Street, Castle Douglas, Specialist Wine & Spirit Merchant Kirkcudbrightshire DG7 1LU 11/17 English Street, Dumfries DG1 2BU T: 01556 503254 T: 01387 256601 M: 0771 356 6222 www.outbackyarns.co.uk F: 01387 256601 [email protected] Fantastic, unique, art and craft shop with gem stones and jewellery, www.drambusters.com wool and paint, craft materials and fabrics. Amazing selection of all Independent specialist with over 800 whiskies, plus other spirits, wines, crystal and great gift ideas.

sorts. Well worth a visit. 57464 89317 , Open: All year. Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm. Open: All year. Mon-Fri, 9am-5.30pm. Sat, 9.30am-5.30pm. (No alcohol sales prior to 10am on any day.) Garden Wise Plant and Garden Centre (See display advert on page 67). Castle Douglas Road, Dumfries DG2 8PP T: 01387 262654 F:01387 263663 [email protected] gardenwise-dumfries.co.uk CASTLE DOUGLAS E4 One of the largest independently-owned garden centres in Scotland. James Kirk & Sons Wide selection of healthy plants, garden sundries. Superb coffee 198 King Street, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire DG7 1DB shop: all food home-made on the premises and simply delicious. T: 01556 502672 [email protected] Enjoy a leisurely visit no matter how bad the weather. www.kirkshoes.co.uk Ě+HDOWK\SODQWVĚ3HWHU3DQVWDWXHĚ6XSHUFRIIHHVKRS Shoe fitting specialists stocking AA-EEEE fittings. Women’s shoes ranging from sizes 2-10, gent’s from 5-13. Stockists of Ecco, Van Ě,QGHSHQGHQWO\RZQHGĚ)UHHFDUSDUNĚ'LVDEOHGIULHQGO\ Ě$LUFRQGLWLRQHGWKURXJKRXWĚPIURP$ Dal and Rieker. Outdoor clothing, handbags and leather goods. 27239 (See display advert on page 62). oooo Garden Centre ‰ 32508 Open: All year. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-5pm. 2SHQ $OO\HDU0RQ6DWDPSP 6XQIURPDP  Coffee shop closes 4.30pm. $GPLVVLRQ )UHH (See display advert on page 61).

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Hetland Garden Centre Gretna Gateway Outlet Village Carrutherstown, Dumfries DG1 4JX Glasgow Road, Gretna DG16 5GG T: 01387 840632 [email protected] T: 01461 339028 [email protected] www.hetlandgardencentre.co.uk www.gretnagateway.com Friendly and family-owned. A wide range of plants available, Right on the Scottish border, 1 minute from Gretna exit M74/ an undercover area and lovely walks through the Dinopark. M6/A75, Gretna Gateway has 50 shops and 5 cafés selling Large tearoom – all food freshly prepared. Gift shop and home big brands at fantastic outlet prices, every time you visit! hardware department. Award-winning Christmas displays. (See display advert on page 67). Ě7UXHSODQWFHQWUHĚ/DUJHWHDURRPĚ7HDURRPJDUGHQ Ě0 61LNH*DS(:0:KLVN\6KRS$UUDQ$URPDWLFV Ě*LIWVKRSĚ8QGHUFRYHUDUHDĚ7RLOHWIDFLOLWLHV Ě)UHHSDUNLQJĚ7RLOHWVEDE\FKDQJHĚ3OD\DUHD Ě'LVDEOHGIDFLOLWLHVĚ&RDFKSDUWLHVZHOFRPH Ě'LVDEOHGIDFLOLWLHV 29084 71776

Logan Botanic Garden, Port Logan oooo Garden Centre $ ooooo Tourist Shop Open: All year, 7 days a week. Open: All year. 10am-6pm, 7 days a week. Looking for glorious gardens? (Dinopark opening Spring 2013.) See our advert on page 59. www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk/gardens

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Dalscone Farm Fun & Toys Tarff Valley Ltd Farm Shop @ Barstobrick Visitor Centre Edinburgh Road, Dumfries DG1 1SE T: 01387 254445 (shop) Lockerbie Road, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway DG1 3PF Ringford, Castle Douglas DG7 2AU [email protected] T: 01387 261661 F: 01387 240184 T/F: 01557 820112 [email protected] Dalscone is a family adventure farm and toy shop located [email protected] www.barstobrick.co.uk in Dumfries, Scotland. Attractions include a soft play area, A one-stop shop for the horse and small animal lover, Next to Neilson’s Coffee Shop. Beef and lamb from our own a coffee shop and a farm park including trampolines, pedal alongside innovative ranges that include giftware, clothing family farms. Ready meals and home baking available to karts, lots of animals and much more! (See display advert and local foods. Relax and enjoy the freshly-brewed tea, purchase. Range of local foods and crafts on display. on page 62). coffee and delicious home baking in our Coffee Shop. Ample parking. Ě)DPLO\IXQGD\Ě$GYHQWXUHIDUPSDUNĚ6RIWSOD\DUHD Ě/RFDODUWVFUDIWĚVWDUUDWLQJĚ)UHHSDUNLQJ Ě+RPHJURZQPHDWĚ5HDG\PHDOVĚ+RPHEDNLQJ Ě$QLPDO)DUPDULĚ&RIIHHVKRSĚ7UDPSROLQHV Ě/RFDOO\SURGXFHGIRRGĚ&RIIHHVKRSĚ1LFHDQGIULHQGO\ Ě/RFDOIRRGVĚ/RFDOFUDIWVĚ1HLOVRQďV&RIIHH6KRS Ě/DUJHWR\VKRS Ě'LVDEOHGDFFHVVĚ,GHDOORFDWLRQ Ě:DONVDQGZLOGOLIHĚ)DPLO\JDPHV SOD\DUHD 77316 22112 88719 oooo Visitor Attraction oooo Tourist Shop $‰ ooo Visitor Attraction 2SHQ $OO\HDU0RQ6DWDPSP&ORVHG6XQ Open: All year. Mon-Sat, 8am-5.30pm. Open: All year. Mar-Oct: daily, 10am-6pm. 2XWGRRU)DUP3DUNRSHQ(DVWHUHQG2FW6RIWSOD\ Sun, 10am-4pm. Nov-Feb: Fri, Sat, Sun, 10am-4pm. area, coffee shop and toy shop open all year. Admission: Admission charges apply.

To find out more about Dumfries & Galloway go to www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk 51 Dumfries & Galloway Travel tips

01 There are a number of ways to travel around Dumfries & Galloway, making it easy for you Where to to take in as much as you can while visiting the fi nd out more region. Take one of the local buses or drive along Find all you want to do in Dumfries & Galloway in one place. At a VisitScotland the peaceful country roads between the many Information Centre we’ll tell you everything there is to see and do and help with attractions, museums and activity centres. everything else you’ll need for your visit. Our friendly experts can offer advice and By road To admire the coastline, take the Solway Coast inspiration on all things local as well as sharing their wider knowledge of Scotland. You can travel around using one of the three Heritage Trail which runs between the vast tourist routes. tidal flats of the Solway Firth at Annan and the towering sea cliffs of the Rhinns, to Scotland’s Please refer to the list of VisitScotland Information Centres on page 16. The Galloway Tourist Route takes you from the most southerly point at the Mull of Galloway. motorway at Gretna along the scenic Solway Coast through beautifully charming villages, market By bus towns and alongside the Galloway Forest Park. A very convenient local bus service connects all the little villages and main towns, making it easy The Burns Heritage Trail takes you on a journey to visit the attractions, restaurants and shops. through Robert Burns’ life in Dumfries & Galloway from Sanquhar to Dumfries, Dalbeattie By rail to Kirkcudbright, and Gatehouse of Fleet to Trains run in the east side of the region from Newton Stewart – allowing you the chance to Gretna Green through Annan, Dumfries, Sanquhar visit the museums and visitor centres spread and Kirkconnell, whilst in the west, you can go throughout the region. from Stranraer through to Glasgow.

01 Local bus service, Dumfries town centre.

52 For further information on accommodation and exploring Scotland, go to www.visitscotland.com Tours Great days out – Local Services

Tours Genealogy Health and Beauty

CARLISLE (5 miles) H5 DUMFRIES F4 DUMFRIES F4 Border Air Tours Dumfries & Galloway Libraries Jacquies Beauty Hangar 30, Carlisle Airport, Archive Centre, 33 Burns Street, Dumfries 34 Whitesands, Dumfries DG1 2RS Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 4NW T: 01387 269254 T: 01387 269077 T: 01228 573490 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.dumgal.gov.uk/lia www.jacquiesbeauty.co.uk www.borderair.co.uk For family or historical research. Offers council, court and kirk Scottish Beauty Salon of the year 2011. Scenic flight tours of Southern Scotland records of Dumfries from c16th on as well as papers of local Specialist treatments available for men, and the Borders. women and teenagers.

88267 families, firms, societies. Fee based research service available. ƒ 12438 91412 Open: All year. Tues-Wed, Fri: 11am-1pm, 2-5pm. Open: All year. Tues & Wed: 9am-6pm. Thurs: 9am-8pm. Open: All year. Mon-Sun, 9am-6pm. Thurs: 6-9pm. Fri: 9am-6pm. Sat: 9am-4pm. Admission: For ticket prices see website. Admission: Free.

DUMFRIES F4 Ewart Public Library Catherine Street, Dumfries T: 01387 253820 dumgal.gov.uk/lia A large collection of local studies material, including genealogical Join us in the Year of Natural Scotland sources. Lending facilities available for visitors on proof of identity. A cybercentre offers free access to the internet and e-mail. Drumlanrig Castle 2013 as we celebrate Scotland’s natural Fee-based research service available.

heritage. Plan your trip and experience it 12438 for yourself! Open: All year. Mon-Wed, Fri 9.15am-7.30pm. For more information on Thur & Sat, 9.15am-5pm. Dumfries & Galloway www.visitscotland.com/natural Admission: Free. www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk

Transport

DUMFRIES F4 Arnold Clark Car & Van Rental T: 0844 875 9756 [email protected] www.arnoldclarkrental.com The largest Scottish rental company, with an extensive range of vehicles, from small cars to people carriers, 4x4’s, estates and automatics. Prices from £25 per day. One-way hire available. Extras include child seats and sat nav’s. Professional and easy to

use service. 12916 Open: All year.

DUMFRIES F4 Solway MotorHome Hire c/o Palmerston Furniture, 36 Street, Dumfries DG2 9AN T: 01387 248191 M: 0785 074 5191 [email protected] www.solwaymotorhomes.co.uk Motorhome hire situated in Dumfries, south west Scotland near the Solway Coast, it’s an ideal starting point if you wish to tour the beauty of the Solway Coast or a tour of Scotland. 88709 Open: All year.

Local bus at Wanlockhead, Scotland’s highest village.

To find out more about Dumfries & Galloway go to www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk 53 Dumfries & Galloway Key Map Reference (See map on pages 70-71) C3 Did you Family What’s on know? Food and Drink Great Outdoors You can sample around 150 whiskies at the Highland Games Drambusters Whisky Local Shows and Galas Festival in Dumfries on 30 November. Music, Arts and Culture Sports

January 25 – 27 Big Burns Supper Various venues, Dumfries F4 www.bigburnssupper.com February 2 – 17 Mar Snowdrop Festival Throughout Dumfries & Galloway www.visitscotland.com/snowdrop March 29 – 31 May Wild Spring Various venues across Dumfries & Galloway www.wildspringfestival.com 01 April Whether you would like to admire classic cars, 6 Feed the Red Kites Open Day browse art or take in some jazz, Dumfries & Galloway Kite Feeding Station, Bellymack Hill Farm, Laurieston D4 is the perfect place to visit all year round. Discover www.gallowaykitetrail.com a host of activities and entertainment throughout 27 Royal Burgh of Dumfries Tattoo the towns and villages. County Buildings Car Park, Newall Terrace, Dumfries F4 The best chance to spot some of the region’s Embrace the region’s tradition at a selection www.facebook.com fantastic wildlife is from the end of March when of Riding of the Marches events which are the Wild Spring festival starts with over 90 events held in Lockerbie in June, Annan in July and May about species including geese, badgers and the Sanquhar in August. graceful red kites. 10 – 12 Kirkcudbright is home to the popular Summer Moniaive Folk Festival Moniaive Village E3 Explore Dumfries & Galloway’s stunning countryside Festivities, a programme of events from May www.moniaivefolkfestival.co.uk on foot at one of four walking festivals – Newton to August, which includes traditional Scottish Stewart and Langholm in May, Dalbeattie in August entertainment and family events in venues 10 – 16 and Moffat in October. throughout the town. The grand finale, The Newton Stewart Walking Festival C4 Tattoo, takes place in the shadow of the castle Locations around Newton Stewart www.newtonstewartwalkfest.com with special guests entertaining at the end of August. 17 – 19 Muckle Toon Outdoor Festival Don’t miss... At the end of July every year the innovative and Langholm Rugby Football Ground H3 www.muckletoonadventurefestival.co.uk Q Big Burns Supper in January. family-friendly weekend event, the Wickerman Festival, takes place. Partly themed around the 23 – 26 Q Spring Fling in May. famous cult movie, the festival features a variety World Ceilidh of music from established and new talent, with Knockengorroch, , D3 Q Moffat Classic Car Rally in June. previous acts such as Texas and Scissor Sisters, Castle Douglas on a farm near Kirkcudbright. www.knockengorroch.org.uk Q Galloway Country Fair in August. 25 – 26 For books and literature events, enjoy the British and Scottish Gold Panning Q Flavour Fortnight in September. Wigtown Book Festival when 100 activities Championships take place to celebrate the written word. Hidden Treasures, Museum of Q Lockerbie Jazz Festival in September. Lead Mining, Wanlockhead E2 www.leadminingmuseum.co.uk

54 For further information on accommodation and exploring Scotland, go to www.visitscotland.com What’s on What’s on

25 – 27 31 Spring Fling Stranraer Show October Studios throughout Dumfries & Galloway London Road Playing Fields, Stranraer A4 www.spring-fling.co.uk www.stranraershow.co.uk 4 – 6 Day of the Region Throughout Dumfries & Galloway June August www.dayoftheregion.co.uk 1 – 9 1 5 – 6 World Oceans Week Stewartry Show Dalbeattie Hardrock Challenge Main events will take place Stewartry Rugby Club Ground, Richorn Trailhead, Dalbeattie Forest E4 E4 in Rockcliffe and Port William Greenlaw, Castle Douglas www.dalbeattiehardrockchallenge.org www.solwayfirthpartnership.co.uk www.stewartryshow.co.uk 26 – 27 7 – 9 2 – 5 Feed the Red Kites Open Day Eden Festival Tenth Kirkcudbright Kite Feeding Station, F3 Raehills Meadows, St Anns, Moffat Art & Crafts Trail Bellymack Hill Farm, Laurieston D4 D5 www.edenfestival.co.uk In and around Kirkcudbright www.gallowaykitetrail.com www.artandcraftstrail.co.uk 8 31 Castle Douglas Food Town Day 3 Halloween Ghost walk E4 King Street, Castle Douglas Dumfries Agricultural Show Meet at Plainstanes, F4 www.cd-foodtown.org The Showfield, Park Farm, Dumfries Midsteeple, Dumfries F4 www.dumfriesshow.co.uk 9 – 15 www.mostlyghostly.org Guid Nychburris 7 Dumfries F4 Wigtown Show November www.guidnychburris.co.uk Bladnoch Park, Wigtown C5 www.wigtownshow.org.uk 30 13 – 16 Drambusters Whisky Festival Kirkcudbright Jazz Festival 16 – 18 Easterbrook hall, The Crichton, Various venues in Kirkcudbright D5 Dalbeattie Walking Festival Bankend Road, Dumfries F4 www.kirkcudbrightjazzfestival.co.uk Various venues around Dalbeattie E4 www.drambusters.com www.dalbeattiematters.co.uk 28 – 29 RSAC Scottish Rally 17 – 18 Across the year Dumfries Ice Bowl and surrounding area F3/4 Galloway Country Fair Countryside Events www.scottishrally.co.uk Drumlanrig Castle, Thornhill E2 Throughout Dumfries & Galloway www.gallowaycountryfair.co.uk www.dumgal.gov.uk/rangers 29 – 30 Moffat Classic Car Rally 23 – 24 Farmers’ Markets Moffat Showground, Moffat F2 Stranraer RNLI Park Fest Throughout Dumfries & Galloway www.sre-scot.co.uk Agnew Park, Stranraer A4 www.savourtheflavours.co.uk www.lifeboatparkfest.co.uk 29 – 26 Aug Twice daily from October to April Kirkcudbright 2000 31 – 15 Sep Wild Swan Feeds Summer Art Exhibition Flavour Fortnight WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre F4 Kirkcudbright Town Hall D5 Various across Dumfries & Galloway www.wwt.org.uk/caerlaverock www.artiststown.org.uk www.flavourfortnight.co.uk Tuesdays and Thursdays, Apr – Sep 30 September Mull of Galloway Guided Walks New Abbey Garden Safari RSPB Visitor Centre, Mull of Galloway B6 Start from New Abbey Village Hall F4 15 – 22 (regional stage tbc) www.rspb.org.uk/mullofgalloway The Tour of Britain July Dumfries & Galloway www.tourofbritain.co.uk 6 Annan Riding of the Marches 27 – 29 Annan G4 Lockerbie Jazz Festival www.annan.org.uk/rom Various venues in Lockerbie including The Town Hall, Queens Hotel, 21 – 27 Dryfesdale Hotel, Somerton Hotel, Castle Douglas Civic Week Lockerbie Academy G3 Castle Douglas E4 www.lockerbiejazz.com www.castle-douglas.com 27 – 29 26 Moniaive Michaelmas Open Air Theatre: Romeo and Juliet Bluegrass Festival Castle Kennedy & Gardens, Memorial Institute, Rephad, near Stranraer A4 Chapel St, Moniaive E3 www.castlekennedygardens.co.uk www.moniaivebluegrass.co.uk 26 – 27 27 – 6 Oct 02 The Wickerman Festival Wigtown Book Festival East Kirkcarswell Farm, Various venues in Wigtown. Box Dundrennan, Kirkcudbright E5 office: County Buildings, Wigtown C5 01 Big Burns Supper, Dumfries. www.thewickermanfestival.co.uk www.wigtownbookfestival.com 02 Balloons to celebrate The Day of the Region. 27 – 28 This list highlights just a selection of events taking place in Dumfries & Galloway in 2013. Raptor Weekend The information contained in this publication is as supplied to VisitScotland and to the best of County Buildings, Wigtown C5 VisitScotland’s knowledge was correct at the time of going to press. VisitScotland can accept no responsibility for any errors. Events can be subject to change, we recommend you check details www.rspb.org.uk/crookofbaldoon with a local VisitScotland Information Centre before travelling (see page 16).

To find out more about Dumfries & Galloway go to www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk 55 Family Fun

125 By ANNAN (GRETNA GREEN 4 miles) G4 96 CAIRNSMORE OF FLEET, by NEWTON STEWART C4 73 CREETOWN C4

Westlands Activity Centre Cairnsmore of Fleet National Nature Reserve Creetown Gem Rock Museum The Broats Moss, Annan DG12 6RS Scottish Natural Heritage, Chain Road, Creetown, Wigtownshire DG8 7HJ T: 01461 800274 Reserve Office, Dromore Farm, Gatehouse of Fleet, T: 01671 820357 [email protected] Castle Douglas DG7 2BP [email protected] www.westlands-activities.co.uk T: 01577 814435 www.gemrock.net Enjoy an action-packed day out at this fabulous outdoor [email protected] A beautiful collection of the earth’s treasures. Fantastic activity centre just outside Annan. Picturesque rural setting, www.nnr-scotland.org.uk crystals, gems and fossils. Interactive quizzes and rock heart-racing outdoor activities. Quad safari, go-karting, This Reserve is a paradise for walkers. You’ll find peace and activity bench. Discover the crystal cave, Olga the amazing paintballing, assault course and clay pigeon shooting. tranquillity here amongst heather moorland, peatlands and cave bear fossil and professors study audio visual display. 70-acre site. dramatic scenery. Reserve open all year. Natural giftshop, home baking in the prospectors pantry.

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Brighouse Bay Holiday Park Castle Kennedy & Gardens Dalton Pottery Art Café Borgue, Kirkcudbright DG6 4TS Castle Kennedy, Stranraer DG9 8SJ Meikle Dyke, Dalton, Dumfriesshire DG11 1DU T: 01557 870267 T: 01581 400225 T: 01387 840236 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.gillespie-leisure.co.uk www.castlekennedygardens.co.uk www.daltonpottery.com Enjoy a great family day out with pony trekking, mini golf, A perfect day out with events and activities for all the family to No booking required at this family friendly attraction, and 18-hole and 9-hole family golf, quad bikes, children’s play enjoy throughout the season, including open-air theatre, pond- something for all ages to enjoy. The bright spacious indoor area with toddlers area, indoor pool, toddler’s pool, dipping, bird hide, quizzes, family trails and guided walks. With 75 and outdoor areas are full of interesting art to inspire bowling green, boating pond, nature trails and a family bar acres of beautiful landscaped lawns and terraces, there is always creativity in those wishing to paint a pot – and bistro. something new to experience in the gardens. Fun for all to enjoy. everything from mugs to money boxes are ready to take home within an hour. 18437 71671 &, 22123 Ě2ZQVDQG\EHDFK Fun for all the family Ě7HDURRPDQGJDUGHQVKRS oooo Garden Ě3DLQWDSRW oooo Visitor Attraction ĚCoastal, farm and woodland walks Ě3ODQWFHQWUHĚ:LOGOLIHVSRWWLQJ Ě2SHQGD\V Ě$OOWLGHVOLSZD\ Ě)UHHDGPLVVLRQ Ě:LOGOLIHDUHD Ě%DE\FKDQJLQJKLJKFKDLUV Ě1RERRNLQJQHFHVVDU\ Ě'D\YLVLWRUVYHU\ZHOFRPH See also pages 38 and 40 Ě*DUGHQZDONV See also pages 20, 25, 46 & 61 Ě/XQFKHVKRPHEDNLQJ See also pages 26 and 61

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WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre Drummuir Farm Ice Cream Dalscone Farm Fun Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock DG1 4RS Clarencefield Road, Collin, Dumfries DG1 4PX Edinburgh Road, Dumfries DG1 1SE T: 01387 770200 T: 01387 750599 T: 01387 254445(shop) F: 01387 770539 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.drummuirfarm.co.uk Dalscone is a family adventure farm and toyshop located in A 1,400 acre wild reserve on the Solway coast - wintering Home made ice cream, light lunches and home baking. Enjoy Dumfries. Attractions include a soft indoor play area with birds include thousands of Svalbard barnacle geese and a freshly made coffee whilst the children play outside, or the ball cannons, slides and a coffee shop. The outdoor farm park Whooper swans - with summer wildflower meadows and wee ones have fun in our indoor toddler area. includes trampolines, pedal karts, bumper boats, crazy golf ospreys hunting over the Solway. We are just 2 miles from the A75, with ample and a Farmari where you encounter llamas, parking and situated in beautiful countryside. donkeys, goats, pigs and more! Admission charges apply. E 23323 22112 % 68394 Ě:LOGVZDQIHHGV ooo Wildlife Experience Ě1RDGPLVVLRQFKDUJH Fun for all the family Ě*UHDWIDPLO\IXQGD\RXW oooo Visitor Attraction Ě&&79RQ2VSUH\V Ě'HOLFLRXVLFHFUHDPDQGIRRG Ě$GYHQWXUHIDUPSDUN Ě,QGRRUWRGGOHUDUHD Ě,QGRRUDGYHQWXUHVRIWSOD\DUHD Ě6SHFLDOHYHQWVDOO\HDU Ě2XWGRRUSDUN Ě&RIIHHVKRS Ě*XLGHGZDONV See also pages 25 and 28 Ě'LVDEOHGIDFLOLWLHV See also page 46 Ě/DUJHWR\VKRS See also pages 38, 51 and 62

56 For further information on accommodation and exploring Scotland, go to www.visitscotland.com Great days out – Family Fun

118 DUMFRIES F4 58 EASTRIGGS, by ANNAN G4 162 KIRKCUDBRIGHT (3 miles) D5

DG One Devil’s Porridge Exhibition Tongland Family Golf Centre Hoods Loaning, Dumfries DG1 2HT Daleside, Butterdales Road, Eastriggs Tongland, Kirkcudbright DG6 4NE T: 01387 243550 T: 01461 40460 [email protected] T: 01556 680226 [email protected] [email protected] www.devilsporridge.co.uk www.tonglandgolf.co.uk South-west Scotland’s premier leisure & entertainment venue The amazing story of the 30,000 women and men who came A Family Golf Centre offering the opportunity for beginners … home to three fantastic pools including flumes and rapids. to work in the ‘greatest munitions factory on earth’. In WW1, and established golfers to have fun and improve their game. We offer family-friendly sessions 7 days a week, larger family the townships of Eastriggs and Gretna were built to end the With our par 3 course, covered driving range, grass tees and cubicles with baby changing facilities and provide parent and shortage of shells. As seen on BBC Coast. putting areas there is something for everyone. Tuition, clubs child parking. Family entertainment shows and trolly hire available. Small also visit the facility (see our What’s and café on site. On Guide).

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AWARD WINNING 7stanes Cream o’ Galloway Leadhills & Wanlockhead Railway 7stanes Community Interest Company Rainton, Gatehouse of Fleet, Kirkcudbrightshire DG7 2DR The Station, Leadhills, Biggar T: 01387 702228 [email protected] T: 01557 815222 T: 01555 662963 As one of UK’s most popular mountain biking destinations [email protected] [email protected] you can choose from Glentrool, Kirroughtree, Dalbeattie, www.creamogalloway.co.uk www.leadhillsrailway.co.uk Mabie and Ae. The 7stanes caters for families who wish So much to do whatever the weather! Burn off steam on Ride on a narrow gauge railway. Lots of family fun for to cycle off road, for mountain bikers who karts and bikes then indulge in our luxury ice cream. Soak up railway enthusiasts and children. Britains highest adhesion wish to test their skills, or for those who fabulous scenery and explore nature trails, spotting wildlife railway running between Leadhills and are looking for an adrenaline rush. in woodland and ponds. Return for a delicious Glengonnar Pass. See website for Admission free, modest car park lunch in our tearoom. Contact us for details details of monthly special events. charge applies. Open all year round. of seasonal events.

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Museums and Galleries in Laggan Outdoor Activity Centre Galloway Activity Centre c/o Dumfries Museum, The Observatory, Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas, Parton, Loch Ken, Castle Douglas DG7 3NQ Rotchell Road, Dumfries DG2 7SW Dumfries & Galloway DG7 2ES T: 01644 420626 [email protected] www.lochken.co.uk T: 01387 253374 T: 01557 840217 [email protected] We offer a range of instructor led activities, run in a fun [email protected] www.lagganoutdoor.co.uk and safe environment. Choose from sailing/kayaking/ www.dumgal.gov.uk/artsandmuseums Laggan Outdoor Activity centre offer first class activities for windsurfing/archery/mountain biking/climbing tower/zip Discover the human and natural history of the region and all the family. Choose from Archery, The UK’s longest Zip wire/leap of faith/fishing and outdoor laser quest. Create admire the best in traditional and contemporary arts and wire, Segway Adventures & Clay Shooting or Grass Sledging, your own bespoke action packed day out. crafts at twelve museums and galleries across Dumfries and Zorbing, Mountain Boarding and Reverse Steer Jeep driving. We welcome families, individuals and Galloway, from Annan in the east to Stranraer in the west, and groups alike and are open all year. from Sanquhar in the north to Kirkcudbright in the south. NEW FOR 2013: Iceberg/inflatable water park

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Mabie Farm Park Barstobrick Visitor Centre Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate Burnside Farm, Mabie, Dumfries DG2 8EZ Fellend, Ringford, Castle Douglas DG7 2AT Thornhill, Dumfries & Galloway DG3 4AQ T: 01387 259666 T: 01557 820112 T: 01848 331555 www.mabiefarmpark.co.uk [email protected] [email protected] A fun day out for all the family come rain, come shine. www.barstobrick.co.uk www.drumlanrig.com Animals, quad bikes, grass sledging, astroslide, paddle boat, Family games and play area, pony trekking, fishing, walking, Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate offers a wide range indoor play area, party rooms and much more, along with a cycling, farm tours, heritage and wildlife, Red Kite trail, of activities for all the family including mountain biking, tearoom serving tasty snacks and ice cream. Neilson’s monument, farm shop, Neilson’s coffee shop. walking, Landrover tours, an adventure playground, gardens, For opening times and admission prices, the Scottish Cycle Museum and a varied events programme. see website.

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Loch Ken Water Ski and Wakeboard School Lochill Equestrian and Trekking Centre The Whithorn Story Loch Ken Marina, Parton, Lochhill Farm, Ringford, Castle Douglas DG7 2AR 45-47 George Street, Whithorn DG8 8NS Castle Douglas DG7 3NF T: 01557 820225 T: 01988 500508 T: 01644 470333 [email protected] www.lochhill.net [email protected] [email protected] Registered BHS trekking and riding school set in the heart of www.whithorn.com www.skilochken.co.uk the Galloway countryside. Enjoy hacks for the experienced Whithorn is the cradle of Christianity in Scotland and Why not try something new and exciting? All ages welcome, rider or enjoyable treks for the beginner and novice in is associated with Scotland’s first saint, Ninian. Long come and learn to ski or wakeboard with expert tuition, or fabulous scenery. Outdoor manege with panoramic views. remembered by tradition, this settlement has been revealed just play around on the Ringo or Banana Boat. All abilities Also available private and group lessons, by archaeological excavation. The centre tells the story of catered for. Equipment provided. It’s a great family day out! Loan a Pony, livery and carriage rides. Whithorn through the ages using an audiovisual show and exhibitions including artefacts and reconstruction drawings. 72301 35850 ß 43635 Ě\HDUVH[SHULHQFH Fun for all the family Ě%+6DQG9LVLW6FRWODQGDFFUHGLWHG oooo Activity Centre Ě'LVSOD\RIDUFKDHRORJLFDODUWHIDFWV oooo Visitor Attraction Ě([FHSWLRQDOOHYHORIWXLWLRQ Ě)DPLO\UXQĚ&DUULDJHULGHV Ě*XLGHGWRXUV Ě6FRWODQGďVXOWLPDWHZDWHUVNL Ě+RUVHVSRQLHVIRUDOODELOLWLHV Ě$XGLRYLVXDO and wakeboard site Ě6WXQQLQJUXUDOORFDWLRQ Ě7HDURRP Ě*ODVV\FDOPFRQGLWLRQV See also page 39 Ě/LYHULHVDYDLODEOH See also page 39 Ě*LIWVKRS See also pages 28 & 62

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58 For further information on accommodation and exploring Scotland, go to www.visitscotland.com To find out more about Dumfries & Galloway go to www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk 59 Get Closer Open February - November: 10am-5pm (Summer 6pm) December - January: Closed

Our animals include: Primates, Otters, Wild Cats, Owls and many more endangered species!

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Lochfergus Plantation, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway DG6 4XX Tel/Fax: 01557 331645 www.gallowaywildlife.org.uk Galloway Wildlife Conservation Trust – reg. charity no. SC042826

60 For further information on accommodation and exploring Scotland, go to www.visitscotland.com A garden for all to enjoy HISTORYHISTORY • • GARDENS GARDENS •• WILDLIFE WILDLIFE • BIRDFALCONRY HIDE •• CHAMPIONCHAMPION TREES TREES

TEAROOMTEAROOM •• GIFTGIFT SHOPSHOP • FAMILY ACTIVITIES • GUIDED WALKS WALKS Open: 10am to 5pm Daily: April – October, Weekends February – March Castle Kennedy Gardens, Castle Kennedy, Stranraer DG9 8SJ 3 miles east of Stranraer on the A75 For more information about the Gardens and the Annual Programme of Events: 01581 400225/01776 702024 [email protected] www.castlekennedygardens.co.uk

To find out more about Dumfries & Galloway go to www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk 61 62 For further information on accommodation and exploring Scotland, go to www.visitscotland.com To find out more about Dumfries & Galloway go to www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk 63 NATURALLY INSPIRING AN EXPERIENCE YOU’LL TREASURE FOREVER We have fantastic displays of gems, the audio visual presentation crystals, minerals and fossils, a “The Fire in the Stones”. collection of unique and breathtaking Then experience the amazing creations from all over the world. Crystal Cave. Finally, to Enter the Professors Study complete your day visit our to relax or research, savour unique gift shop. It truly is our homebaking in the new an experience you’ll Pantry before treasure forever! watching

PROSPECTORS PANTRY VISIT OUR FANTASTIC TEAROOM. SAVOUR THE FLAVOURS OF OUR RENOWNED BAKING, QUALITY TEAS & COFFEES DISPLAYS • PROFESSOR’S STUDY THE AMAZING CRYSTAL CAVE • AUDIO VISUALS GEM CUTTING WORKSHOP • GIFT SHOP Opening Times 1st Feb – 31st Mar, Daily 10am – 4pm, 1st Apr – 30th Sep, Daily 9.30am – 5.30pm 1st Oct – 22nd Dec, Daily 10am – 4pm. Last admittance half an hour before closing time. The Gem Rock Museum, Chain Road, Creetown, Dumfries & Galloway DG8 7HJ Scotland Tel: 01671 820 357 or visit our website at www.gemrock.net

64 For further information on accommodation and exploring Scotland, go to www.visitscotland.com To find out more about Dumfries & Galloway go to www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk 65 66 For further information on accommodation and exploring Scotland, go to www.visitscotland.com To find out more about Dumfries & Galloway go to www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk 67 A warm welcome awaits you at Thistle ‘B’ Scrumptious, a multi award-winning deli specialising in selling, promoting and platforming local and Scottish produce. We are based in the region’s food town, Castle Douglas, and also have a scrumptious selection of local produce in our mouth-watering takeaway lunches. A unique gift range and bespoke hampers are also available all year round.

207 King Street, Castle Douglas DG7 1DT T: 01556 504006 www.thistlebscrumptious.co.uk

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68 For further information on accommodation and exploring Scotland, go to www.visitscotland.com The key to Dumfries & Galloway’s history is just £19.50

The Dumfries & Galloway Explorer Pass is the perfect the wonderful Caerlaverock Castle and New Abbey Corn way to unlock thousands of years of history with just Mill, at your leisure. It’s available from any Historic one ticket. For only £19.50 you can visit all of Historic Scotland attraction in Dumfries & Galloway or by phoning Scotland’s attractions in Dumfries & Galloway, including 0131 668 8831 or visit historic-scotland.gov.uk/explorer

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To find out more about Dumfries & Galloway go to www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk 71 Index An A-Z quick reference to all the listings in this guide

3 Lochs Holiday Park & Estate 39 Cruck Cottage 22 Kagyu Samye Ling Tibetan Buddhist Robert Burns House 19 7stanes Mountain Bike Trails 38, 57 Dalbeattie Forest 38 Monastery 27 Robert the Bruce Commemoration Abbey Cottage Coffees and Crafts 47 Dalscone Farm Fun 38, 51, 56, 62 Ken-Dee Marshes (RSPB Scotland) 29 Trust, The 21 Admirable Antiques 50 Dalton Pottery Art Café 26, 56, 61 Kilnford Barns Farm Shop 48 Rockcliffe 29 Ae Forest 38 Devil’s Porridge Exhibition 24, 26, 57 King Robert the Bruce Plaque 21 RSPB 66 Annan Museum 23 DG One 33, 42, 57 Kings 46 RSPB Scotland (Mull of Galloway Experience) 29 Applegarthtown Wildlife Sanctuary 29 Drumlanrig Castle & Country Estate Kirkconnell Flow National Nature Reserve 29 Ruthwell Cross, The 22 A’ The Airts 50 20, 21, 28, 30, 40, 58, 64 Kirkcudbright Harbour Cottage Gallery 19 Ryan Centre 42 Arnold Clark Car & Van Rental 53 Drummuir Farm Ice Cream 46, 56 Kirkcudbright Marina 39 Ryan Centre Theatre 33 Balcary Bay Country House Hotel 48, 60 Dryfesdale Lodge Visitors’ Centre 27 Kirkcudbright Swimming Pool 42 Sanquhar – The Historic Walk 22 Barend Riding Centre 40 Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum 24 Kirkdale Sawmill 25 Sanquhar Church 22 Barracuda Club, Cairndale Hotel & Dumfries & Galloway Libraries 53 Kirroughtree Visitor Centre 40 Leisure Club 41 Dumfries & Galloway Museums 57, 60 Laggan Outdoor Activity Centre 38, 57, 68 Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum 25 Barstobrick Visitor Centre 28, 30, 39, 51, 58 Dumfries & County Golf Club 40 Laird’s Inn, The 48 Savings Banks Museum 24 Beaches 31 Dumfries Ghost Walk 26 Langholm Golf Club 41 School House, The 49 Bladnoch Distillery & Visitor Centre 25 Dumfries Ice Bowl 42 Leadhills & Wanlockhead Railway, The 27, 57 Scot’s Dyke 21 Blackaddie House Hotel 49 Dumfries Museum 24 Leeming and Paterson Photography 28 Selkirk Arms 49 Border Air Tours 53 Dumfries Museum Camera Obscura 24 Lincluden Collegiate Church 21 Silver Flowe National Nature Reserve 30 Brasserie 59 48 Dumfries VisitScotland Information Loch Arthur Creamery, Farm Shop & Café 49 Solway MotorHome Hire 53 Brighouse Bay, Golf and Leisure Club 40 Centre 26, 50 Lochhill Equestrian & Trekking Centre 39, 58 Southerness Golf Club 41 Brighouse Bay, Holiday Park 56 Dundrennan Abbey 21 Loch Ken 30 Sports/Outdoor Centres 41, 42 Brighouse Bay, Trekking Centre 38 Dunskey Castle 20 Loch Ken Water Ski and Wakeboard St Medan Golf Club 41 Broughton House & Garden 20, 27 Dunskey Gardens and Maze 21 School 39, 58 St Ninian’s Cave 22 Bruce’s Stone 22 Durisdeer Church 22 Loch Ryan 30 Stena Line Ltd 65 Buccleuch Centre, The 33 Elmlea Plants 21 Lockerbie Golf Club 41 Stewartry Museum 24 Burnswark 22 Ellisland Farm 20 Logan Botanic Garden 28, 62 Stir-it 48 Caerlaverock Castle 22 Elizabeth MacGregor’s Nursery Lonsdale Cinema 25 Strands Gallery Shop 50 at Ellenbank 20 Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve 28 Lorimer Park Athletics Track & Play Area 42 Stranraer Museum 25 Ewart Public Library 53 Cairn Holy 21 Mabie Farm Park 27, 58 Striding Arches 19 Farmer’s Den, The 22 Cairnsmore of Fleet National Nature Mabie Forest 38 Sulwath Brewery 25 Reserve 28, 56 Forrest Estate Experiences 40 MacDiarmid Memorial 19 Sweetheart Abbey 22 Cally Woods 40 Fun Pool & Fitness Suite, The 42 MacLellan’s Castle 22 Tarff Valley Ltd 46, 51 Campbell’s Restaurant 49 Gallie Craig Coffee House 47 Marrbury Smokehouse at Carsluith T.B. Watson Ltd 49, 51, 67 Cardoness Castle 22 Galloway Activity Centre 39, 47, 57 Castle 25, 46 Thistle ‘B’ Scrumptious 49, 68 Carlingwark Loch 28 Galloway Arms Hotel 48 McGill Duncan Gallery 50 Thomas Carlyle’s Birthplace 21 Casa Mia 48 Galloway Forest Park 63 Merrick Leisure Centre 42 Threave Castle 21 Castle Douglas Art Gallery 19 Galloway Holidays 38 Mersehead RSPB Nature Reserve 30 Threave Garden, House & Castle Douglas Cycle Centre 38 Galloway House Gardens 20 Mid Steeple, The 21 Estate 20, back page Castle Douglas Food Town 49 Galloway Kite Trail 29 Mill on the Fleet 27 Threave Wildfowl Reserve 29 Castle Douglas Gem Shop 51 Galloway Lodge Preserves 47 Moffat and District Community Initiative 39 Tolbooth Art Centre 24 Castle Douglas Swimming Pool & Galloway Smokehouse 50 Moffat & District Community Nature Tongland Family Golf Centre 41, 57 Fitness Suite 41 Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park 27, 60 Reserve 29 Toffee Shop, The 49 Castle Kennedy & Gardens Garden Wise Plant & Garden Centre 46, 51, 61 Moffatasia 42 Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery 23 20, 25, 29, 46, 56, 61 Gatehouse of Fleet Golf Club 41 Motte of Urr 22 Twelve Apostles 21 Castle Loch Local Nature Reserve 29 Gilnockie Tower 21 Mull of Galloway Experience 27 Venniehill 29 Castle of St John 20 Glenluce Abbey 22 Neilson’s Coffee Shop @ Barstobrick 48 Waterfront Hotel & Restaurant, The 49 Catstrand, The 33 Glentrool Visitor Centre 40 New Abbey Corn Mill 22 Westlands Activity Centre 38, 56 Cinnamon 2007 Ltd 47 Glenwhan Gardens 20 New Galloway Golf Club 41 Whithorn Priory & Museum 22 Clan Armstrong Trust Museum 24 Gracefield Arts Centre 19 Newtonairds Lodge Hostas & Garden 20 Whithorn Story, The 28, 58, 62 Clatteringshaws Visitor Centre 40 Green Frog, The 39 Newton Stewart Museum 24 Wild Goat Park 30, 40 Claymoddie Garden & Galloway Plants 21 Gretna Gateway Outlet Village 51, 67 Old Bridge House 24 Wigtown Bay Local Nature Reserve 30 Clience Studio 19 Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop 27, 64 Park House Venue, Cairndale Hotel & Wigtown Bay Local Nature Reserve Leisure Club 33 Clog and Shoe Workshop, The 25 Grey Mare’s Tail Nature Reserve 29 Visitor Room 28 Parks & Play Areas 42 Cocoa Bean Company, The 27 Hetland Garden Centre 26, 51, 59 Wigtown Book Festival 28 Portpatrick (Dunskey & Dinvin) Golf Club 41 Colvend Golf Club 40 Hidden Treasures Museum of Lead Mining 28 Wigtown Book Town 67 Powfoot Golf Club 41 Courtyard Bistro 48 Historic Scotland Explorer Pass 69 Wigtown Martyrs’ Monument 22 Pumpernickel 46 Cream o’ Galloway 27, 29, 38, 46, 57, 73 Jacquies Beauty 53 Wigtown Osprey Project 30 Queens Way Tourist Route 40 Creetown Gem Rock Museum 25, 56, 64 James Kirk & Sons 51, 62 Wood of Cree (RSPB Scotland) 30 Red Deer Range 30, 40 Creetown Heritage Museum 23, 56 John Paul Jones Museum 23, 67 WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre 25, 28, 56 Crook of Baldoon (RSPB Scotland) 30 Robert Burns Centre 19

72 For further information on accommodation and exploring Scotland, go to www.visitscotland.com