Julia’s guidebook
Sightseeing
This is just down the road and a lovely place to visit. There's a great pub/restaurant called The Steam Packet for lunch or dinner and a short walk to take in the sea and the harbour - fun in all weathers. There's also a nice community run cafe and postoffice/shop and a small playground for children.
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Isle of Whithorn
This is just down the road and a lovely place to visit. There's a great pub/restaurant called The Steam Packet for lunch or dinner and a short walk to take in the sea and the harbour - fun in all weathers. There's also a nice community run cafe and postoffice/shop and a small playground for children.
Go for a walk or a drive, it's a great place for walking, stargazing at night, looking at the wildlife or just chilling out with a picnic.
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Parque Forestal de Galloway
Galloway ForestGo for a walk or a drive, it's a great place for walking, stargazing at night, looking at the wildlife or just chilling out with a picnic.
Follow the signposts out of the village to visit St Ninian's Cave. There's a car park at the top of the hill and then walk down to the beach and then along the pebbles to view the cave.
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St Ninian's Cave
Follow the signposts out of the village to visit St Ninian's Cave. There's a car park at the top of the hill and then walk down to the beach and then along the pebbles to view the cave.
St Ninian's Cave
Luce bay, Reino Unido
Food scene
The southernmost distillery in Scotland and just down the road! The visitor centre is newly refurbished and open so you can drop in and taste the lovely creamy whisky of the Machars.
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Bladnoch Distillery
The southernmost distillery in Scotland and just down the road! The visitor centre is newly refurbished and open so you can drop in and taste the lovely creamy whisky of the Machars.
Golfing
You're sure of a warm welcome at the golf courses. This one is just outside the village.
Wigtownshire County Golf Course
You're sure of a warm welcome at the golf courses. This one is just outside the village.
Bird and Animal Sanctuary
Monreith Animal Sanctuary has many birds and animals to see in a lovely setting on top of the hills. Many of the creatures there have been rescued due to accidents.
Monreith
Monreith Animal Sanctuary has many birds and animals to see in a lovely setting on top of the hills. Many of the creatures there have been rescued due to accidents.
Kirroughtree Forest Visitor Centre is a great place to visit for walks and also to use the fantastic bike trails. There are organised by difficulty level so there's something for everyone. You can bring your own bikes or rent them for the day from the centre. The modern centre has it's own cafe and facilities and a wildlife exhibition area for visitors to find out about the local birds and animals in this beautiful part of Scotland. The staff and friendly and helpful and will give you lots of advice on which trails to take. There is also a children's play area and lots of space to run around safely.
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Kirroughtree Forest Visitor Centre
Forest DriveKirroughtree Forest Visitor Centre is a great place to visit for walks and also to use the fantastic bike trails. There are organised by difficulty level so there's something for everyone. You can bring your own bikes or rent them for the day from the centre. The modern centre has it's own cafe and facilities and a wildlife exhibition area for visitors to find out about the local birds and animals in this beautiful part of Scotland. The staff and friendly and helpful and will give you lots of advice on which trails to take. There is also a children's play area and lots of space to run around safely.
City/town information
Whithorn is a historic burgh and first recorded in the 4th Century. Only 300 people live there so it's very small to be a burgh. It's interesting to wander down one side and up the other to view the different houses. There are two food shops, a doctor's surgery, a pharmacy and a newsagents/post office. When you're there go to visit the Whithorn Priory and the reconstructed Viking settlement.
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Whithorn
Whithorn is a historic burgh and first recorded in the 4th Century. Only 300 people live there so it's very small to be a burgh. It's interesting to wander down one side and up the other to view the different houses. There are two food shops, a doctor's surgery, a pharmacy and a newsagents/post office. When you're there go to visit the Whithorn Priory and the reconstructed Viking settlement.
Newton Stewart is a lovely little town just off the A75. There are some lovely walks alongside the river and some interesting and varied local shops, garages, a Sainsbury's and an Asda and a few nice cafes and pubs. It's worth exploring and visiting for stocking up on supplies. The Bridge End cafe has great food especially ice creams and milk shakes!
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Newton Stewart
Newton Stewart is a lovely little town just off the A75. There are some lovely walks alongside the river and some interesting and varied local shops, garages, a Sainsbury's and an Asda and a few nice cafes and pubs. It's worth exploring and visiting for stocking up on supplies. The Bridge End cafe has great food especially ice creams and milk shakes!
Monreith Bay, Newton Stewart DG8 9LH, Reino Unido