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Sandyhills

Sandyhills is a large sandy beach near Dalbeattie on the Dumfries and Galloway coastline. The beach lives up to its name and at low tide has a vast expanse of sand, backed by gentle sand dunes. The beach is the perfect spot for a walk, a paddle or a picnic.

Dogs are allowed on the beach all year around. There is a car park and public toilets beside the beach for easy access.

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Fishers Croft

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Galloway Country Cottages

The Lodges are in an area with beautiful scenic and challenging golf courses, fantastic fishing and exhilarating water sports on offer. Find out more

Millbrae House B and B and Self Catering

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Discover Scotland; Self Catering Cottages Ltd

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Criffel Lodge

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Thistle Lodges

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Holly Cottage, Palnackie

A lovely newly refurbished cottage set on the outskirts of the coastal village of Palnackie. Find out more

Butterfly Lodges

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Welcome to Butterfly Lodges. We have 2 lodges - Holly Blue and Clouded Yellow. Both are located at Kippford Holiday Park . We look forward to welcoming you. Find out more

Maxwell Arms Hotel

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Riverview Park Ltd

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Kirkennan Estate Holiday Cottages

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The Longhouse at Threave

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Coastal Kippford Self Catering Accommodation

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Lochanview Log Cabins

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Coastal Kippford Holiday Park – Caravans and Lodges

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A David Bellamy Conservation Award Winner for 20 years! Coastal Kippford is one of the most beautiful holiday parks in Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland. Find out more

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Moonbroch Arts

True Gallovidian Artists based in South West Scotland. The combined talent of Tracy McKeand and Amanda Wilson. Find out more

Castle Douglas Golf Club

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Dalbeattie Golf Club

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Southerness Golf Club

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Colvend Golf Club

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Galloway Cycling Holidays

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Historic Scotland- Threave Castle

Cross the River Dee by boat to visit this enchanting castle set on its own island. Rich with wildflowers in summer; you might see ospreys and otters hunting in the river. Find out more

Historic Scotland – Dundrennan Abbey

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NTS Rockcliffe Coastline

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Mabie Forest Park

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Gordon Young- 7Stanes Art

The best mountain biking in Britain and the best art in the environment. Find out more

Dark Space Planetarium

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Kirkcudbright Development Trust

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The Stewartry Museum

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Kirkcudbright Golf Club

A warm welcome awaits all visitors, both individuals and groups, and we invite you to enjoy a fine test of golf and then to relax in our clubhouse and sample our catering or bar delights. Vis Find out more

Broughton House and Garden

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The Wee Pottery – Kirkcudbright

The studio can seat up to 16 people and is ideal for children’s parties, groups, get togethers or simply to drop by and paint something unique as a keepsake or a gift to give to someone else. Find out more

Historic Scotland- MacLellan’s Castle

Explore the impressive residence of a powerful family in the heart of Kirkcudbright and the vaulted ground floor rooms in which their servants once worked. Find out more

Ernespie Farm Centre

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Laurie Arms

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Threave Garden and Estate

is the perfect place for a family day out – or two: there’s so much to see and do here, you may not fit it all in to one visit. Find out more

John Paul Jones Birthplace Museum And Visitor Centre

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Sulwath Brewers

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Historic Scotland- Sweetheart Abbey

A monument to human and divine love, Sweetheart Abbey was named for its founder, Lady Dervorgilla, who was buried here with the embalmed heart of her beloved husband. Find out more

Loch Arthur Farm Shop and Cafe

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The Gallery at Laurieston

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Dark Art Distillery

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Kirkcudbright Galleries

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Ernespie Farm Centre

un for all the family in the heart of the country! At Ernespie Farm you can enjoy hours of fun and views to take your breathe away. Find out more

Laurie Arms

The Laurie Arms is a family-run pub and restaurant with excellent local food in the scenic village of the Haugh of Urr. Find out more

The King’s Arms Hotel

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Threave Garden and Estate

is the perfect place for a family day out – or two: there’s so much to see and do here, you may not fit it all in to one visit. Find out more

John Paul Jones Birthplace Museum And Visitor Centre

The cottage is where John Paul Jones, hero of the American Revolutionary War and founder of the United States Navy, was born in 1747. Find out more

Cavens Country House

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Auchencairn Store and Tearoom

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Mr Pook’s Kitchen

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Sulwath Brewers

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Historic Scotland- Sweetheart Abbey

A monument to human and divine love, Sweetheart Abbey was named for its founder, Lady Dervorgilla, who was buried here with the embalmed heart of her beloved husband. Find out more

Loch Arthur Farm Shop and Cafe

They are proud to live up to that title by offering a fantastic selection of their own organic and locally produced foods: Find out more

The Old School House

Ringford Nr Castle Douglas

Snug and warm and A fantastic place to stop for a meal, or coffee and cake, Find out more

Abbey Cottage Tearoom

The kitchen in this family-owned business is busy from early morning producing home-cooked food. Find out more

The Gallery at Laurieston

the home of award-winning landscape and fine art photographer Phil McMenemy and home to high quality Scottish arts and crafts. Find out more

Dark Art Distillery

Sky Garden Gin is a luxurious and classic signature expression that has been crafted for the purists. Find out more

Kirkcudbright Galleries

Visit our nationally important art collection and learn the story of the Kirkcudbright ‘Art Colony’ through an audio-visual show and a permanent display of some of the best Kirkcudbright paintings. Find out more

Brambles Delicatessen

Crackers, oatcakes, chutneys, relishes, meze and bruschetta toppings. Local jams, marmalades, curds, syrups and honey. In any given week, there are more than 40 artisan cheeses to choose from. Find out more

Selkirk Arms Hotel Restaurant

"Our food - fresh, local, traditional and modern, Scottish Mediterranean with a twist." Find out more

Masonic Arms

And then there is our Gin selection..... We stock a massive selection of over 250 gins specialising in Scottish Gin but with many obscure and hard to find from a selection of other co Find out more

Jake Irving Ceramics and Coffee Shop

Jake Irving Ceramics & Coffee Shop, sells only Unique hand built ceramics sold only in Kirkcudbright and also home baked cakes and drinks. Find out more

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