Local Towns

Gatehouse of Fleet

A warm welcome awaits you in Gatehouse of Fleet in the middle of a National Scenic Area on the edge of the magnificent Galloway Forest Park in the rural heart of Dumfries and Galloway.

This pretty 'wee toon' has much to offer - friendly people, lovely coastal and upland scenery, individual shops and a choice of excellent accommodation.

Kirkcudbright

Kirkcudbright is an attractive and bustling little fishing town, for a long time famed as the favourite resort of artists and craftspeople.

The town has an estuarine harbour - the home of a fleet of scallop boats, a historic old High Street with art & craft outlets, colourfully painted traditional Scottish townhouses, and a selection of mainly family-owned shops where most things can be got.

Castle Douglas

Castle Douglas, nestled in between the Galloway hills and forests to the north and the sweeping beaches of the Solway to the south, has been nominated as the Food Town of the Dumfries and Galloway region.

Over 50 locally owned businesses provide a unique shopping experience offering a fantastic selection of locally produced cheeses, pates, pies, confectionery, ice cream, chocolates, bread, shortbread, biscuits, fudge and specialist whiskies.

Newton Stewart

This picturesque and friendly market town was founded in the mid 17th Century by William Stewart, youngest son of the 2nd Earl of Galloway. The "New Town of Stewart" was granted Burgh status by charter from King Charles II allowing a weekly market and two annual fairs to be held.

Modern Newton Stewart no longer hosts a street market although there is a cattle market. The town has a full range of shops to satisfy most needs, and there is a variety of menus to suit most palates in the hotels and restaurants. The Cinema has an up to date programme of films, details available from Reception.