Lindsay's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful National Trust for Scotland gardens. Peaceful setting, lovely cafe.
32 locals recommend
Threave Garden
Beautiful National Trust for Scotland gardens. Peaceful setting, lovely cafe.
Lovely gallery, usually with a touring exhibition on one of the floors.
Lovely cafe.
11 locals recommend
Kirkcudbright Galleries
3B St Mary StLovely gallery, usually with a touring exhibition on one of the floors.
Lovely cafe.
Food Scene
National Trust for Scotland property. Former home of E A Hornel, a renowned artist. Art studio and paintings to view. Wonderful walled garden to explore.
12 locals recommend
Broughton House & Garden
12 High StNational Trust for Scotland property. Former home of E A Hornel, a renowned artist. Art studio and paintings to view. Wonderful walled garden to explore.
Cream of Galloway has a wide selection of ice creams and cheeses.
Cheese and ice cream making courses.
55 locals recommend
Cream O' Galloway
RaintonCream of Galloway has a wide selection of ice creams and cheeses.
Cheese and ice cream making courses.
With a wide variety of courses all year round including half day demos andlunch, the cookery school is well worth a visit.
Station House Cookery School
Saint Mary StreetWith a wide variety of courses all year round including half day demos andlunch, the cookery school is well worth a visit.
craft activity
Wee Pottery. Located in the Johnstone centre in Kirkcudbright. Lots of ceramics to paint. Great rainy day activity.
Mossyard Farm Pottery
Saint Mary StreetWee Pottery. Located in the Johnstone centre in Kirkcudbright. Lots of ceramics to paint. Great rainy day activity.
wildlife
The Red Kites are majestic birds. Watch them swoop down during the feeding time at 2pm every day.
16 locals recommend
Red Kite Feeding Station
The Red Kites are majestic birds. Watch them swoop down during the feeding time at 2pm every day.
gardens
Beautiful botanic gardens with a wide varietyof plants and flowers.
39 locals recommend
Logan Botanic Garden
Beautiful botanic gardens with a wide varietyof plants and flowers.
Food and beverage experience
Dark Art Distillery
Saint Mary StreetGin tours availableat this local distillery
Harris & Co
111 King StreetHarris & Co offer wine tasting evenings.
sports and outdoors
Galloway Canyoning
Adrenaline day trips canyoning in the surrounding area.
Kayak, paddle board rental and day activities on offer.
Cafe on site also.
33 locals recommend
Galloway Activity Centre
Shirmers BridgeKayak, paddle board rental and day activities on offer.
Cafe on site also.
Kirkcudbright Swimming Pool
Castledykes RoadLovely community owned and run swimming pool, sauna and gym.
Trails for all abilities. Cafe. The breakpad bike shop.
6 locals recommend
7Stanes: Glentrool Mountain Bike Trails
Trails for all abilities. Cafe. The breakpad bike shop.
Beautiful shoreline. When the tide goes out you can walk over to Ardwall island (check tide times and don't get caught out on island)or just relax on the beach.
Perfect for swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding or picnics.
12 locals recommend
Carrick Beach
Beautiful shoreline. When the tide goes out you can walk over to Ardwall island (check tide times and don't get caught out on island)or just relax on the beach.
Perfect for swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding or picnics.
Lovely woodland walks. Gatehouse of Fleet is a picturesque town. Masonic Arms has a cosy pub setting for lunch.
Cally Woods Car Park
Lovely woodland walks. Gatehouse of Fleet is a picturesque town. Masonic Arms has a cosy pub setting for lunch.