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what’s on Galloway Heartland

Kirkcudbright (pronounced kir-coo-bree), with its rich artistic heritage, is the main resort here, with the beautiful Colvend coast stretching to the east. On the Urr estuary lies the lively yachting centre of Kippford, linked by the Rough Firth causeway to Rough Island - a 20-acre bird sanctuary owned by the National Trust for Scotland. In the Galloway Hills, you’ll find the 150,000-acre Galloway Forest Park, along with formal gardens and other country parks. Loch Ken, running between New Galloway and Castle Douglas, is a haven for water-sports fans, anglers and birdwatchers. 

area highlights
Dalbeattie Forest

Year-round, Dumfries & Galloway:

With its coastal setting and the lack of any big hills, Dalbeattie has a relaxed feel, but the riding is far from dull.

Knockengorroch World Ceilidh

31st May - 3rd June 2012, Dumfries & Galloway:

First-class music in a beautiful and undiscovered corner of Scotland.

Kirkcudbright Jazz Festival

14th - 17th June 2012, Dumfries & Galloway:

A festival that caters for jazz lovers of all ages and every taste.

Tolbooth Art Centre

Year-round, Dumfries & Galloway:

The Tolbooth Art Centre is based in Kirkcudbright’s 17th century Tolbooth which used to serve as the town’s Council offices and law courts, as well as its criminal and debtor’s prison.

The Stewartry Museum

Year-round, Dumfries and Galloway:

A Victorian museum with collections chiefly relating to the human and natural history of the Stewartry - also known as Kirkcudbrightshire.

The Wickerman Festival

20th & 21st July 2012, Dumfries & Galloway:

Regarded by many as Scotland’s hottest independent music and arts festival, this event has been likened to a smaller version of Glastonbury.

Carsphairn Heritage Centre

April - September, Dumfries and Galloway:

Built in 1992, Carsphairn Heritage Centre features a permanent timespan display of the parish, plus an annual exhibition covering an aspect of Carsphairn’s varied history.

Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum

April - September, Dumfries & Galloway:

Discover Sanquhar’s world famous knitting tradition and the story of the mines and miners of Sanquhar and Kirkconnel.

Threave Castle (HS)

April - September, Galloway Heartland:

Built between 1369 and 1390, and accessible only by boat, Threave Castle stands on an island in the middle of the River Dee three miles west of Castle Douglas.

Clatteringshaws Visitor Centre

April - October, Dumfries & Galloway:

Clatteringshaws Visitor Centre is in Galloway Forest Park on the shores of Clatteringshaws Loch near New Galloway.


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