Local towns are Castle Douglas (10m), Gatehouse of Fleet (7m) and Kirkcudbright (13m)

Castle Douglas (Food Town)

http://www.cd-foodtown.org

Gatehouse of Fleet

http://www.gatehouse-of-fleet.co.uk

Kirkcudbright (Artist's Town)

http://www.kirkcudbright.co.uk/index.asp

Galloway Forest

http://www.forestry.gov.uk/gallowayforestpark

Bellymack Hill Farm, Laurieston, Kite Feeding Station

http://www.gallowaykitetrail.com/feeding-station-i38.html

Gallery at Laurieston

Just 3 miles down the road at Laurieston you will find the "Gallery at Laurieston" and the work of Phil McMenemy who was a Scottish Nature Photography Award Winner in 2010.
http://philmcmenemy.smugmug.com 

GOOD FOOD 

Great places to eat that we can recommend.

The Smithy Tea Room and Craft Shop. High St, New Galloway. Tel: 01644 420269    www.thesmithy-newgalloway.co.uk

Carlos Italian Restaurant, 211 King Street, Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, DG7 1DT.  Tel:  01556 503977   www.carlosrestaurant.co.uk

The Clachan Inn, 8-10 Main Street, St John's Town of Dalry, DG7 3UW. Tel: 01644 430241  www.theclachaninn.co.uk

Streetlights, Coffee House & Bistro, 187 King St, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DZ. Tel: 01556 504222  Open 10 - 4 including Sunday

The Scottish Pantry, Cafe, 184-186 King St, Castle Douglas DG7 1DA.  Tel: 01556 502232. Probably the best cappuccinos in Scotland