Local towns are Castle Douglas (10m), Gatehouse of Fleet (7m) and Kirkcudbright (13m)
Castle Douglas (Food Town)
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
IF WE ARE FULLY BOOKED
Ramerish Retreat is just 1/4 mile away on the Laurieston-Gatehouse of Fleet road.